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Therapeutic support for children and adolescents in educational and residential variety of settings has been proven to significantly improve outcomes in a range of areas and support their development and ability to achieve their potential have significant importance to recovery and development. This holistic approach to care acknowledges each individual’s complex needs in these environments […]

CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy) for childhood trauma is an evidence based treatment approach addressing the mental health needs of children, adolescents, and families suffering from the destructive and damaging events of early trauma. CBT is designed to reduce negative emotional and behavioural responses resulting from past trauma. This therapeutic approach is designed to provide a […]

Childhood trauma counselling and therapy can help children and young people process experiences of previous trauma and develop more adaptive coping strategies to support them. What is childhood trauma or developmental trauma? Van Der Kolk, a leading trauma psychologist, initially coined the term Developmental Trauma, seeking to expand the definition of trauma to include the […]

Therapeutic support for residential children’s homes is a core offer here at Meadows Psychology Service.  Children who are looked after can experience significant trauma. They have often experienced multiple losses and disruptions to their attachment relationships and require specialist support. We are highly committed to supporting providers to develop their therapeutic practice in order to […]

What are cognitive assessments for children? Cognition is the mental process of acquiring knowledge and understanding through thought, experience and senses. Cognitive assessments are used to measure our thinking abilities. These include: A cognitive assessment can be helpful to identify what a child may struggle with, or what they may find easy. An assessment can help […]

Therapy for childhood trauma can provide a safe space for children and young people to talk about previous traumatic experiences and find ways to cope. Trauma is the term used to describe the impact of early, repeated trauma and loss which happens within the child’s important relationships, and usually early in life. Common factors leading […]

Meadows Psychology Service offers psychological therapy for children, adolescents and families. The psychological therapy Meadows Psychology Service offers support those who are experiencing difficulties with their emotional and psychological well-being. Why choose Meadows Psychology Service for psychological therapy? Meadows Psychology Service aims to provide psychological assessment, consultation and therapy for children, young people and families to reduce their experience of psychological distress. We understand that […]

Meadows Psychology Service offers specialist developmental trauma support for children’s homes. The services we provide are tailored to meet the needs of both your organisation and your young people. Meadows Psychology Service works collaboratively with you to create a developmental trauma support package which will match the requirements of the young people you look after. […]