Children's therapy and coaching
Children’s therapy and coaching in Lancashire
Lancashire Mind offers a range of mental health help and support for children and young people living in Lancashire. Wellbeing coaching and therapy are offered on an individual basis for ages 10 to 18, or up to 25 with SEND.
Free Support Wellbeing Coaching Private Therapy
If you have any questions about any of Children & Young People’s Coaching services, please email cypcoaching@lancashiremind.org.uk
Free individual support
We have a limited number of free wellbeing coaching places for children and young people who are experiencing early signs of poor mental health or changes in their wellbeing, (at a mild to moderate level).
Our free support opportunities can support a young person to manage what is happening in their life right now through practical support, guidance and wellbeing tools.
This support may be helpful if a young person is experiencing mental health challenges including:
- Low confidence or self esteem
- Mild anxiety, worry or stress
- Friendship difficulties
- Big feelings or finding emotions hard to manage
- Difficulty building routines or healthy coping strategies
- Wanting to feel more independent
- Adjusting to change, such as starting secondary school, parental separation or moving house
Thank you to Booths for their continued support of this service.
During the 6-week programme, the young person will work with one of our experienced Wellbeing Coaches. Together, they will look at what may be getting in the way of the young person’s wellbeing, set goals, and build practical coping strategies that support positive change.
Places for our free individual support are limited and are allocated on a first come, first served basis. Due to the number of children trying to access mental health support, the current waiting list is a minimum of 4-months. To make a referral for free support, please complete and return the referral form below.
"Coaching has made me feel more confident in myself and has made me understand my emotions better. Coaching made me feel better about myself in general, like my self-esteem and confidence."
Paid individual wellbeing coaching
We understand that when a young person needs support, families may want to access help as soon as possible.
Alongside our free services, we also offer a paid option of Wellbeing Coaching with shorter waiting times, allowing young people to access the same mild to moderate support, typically within 4 weeks.
Paid wellbeing coaching costs:
- Virtual wellbeing support: £30 per session
- In-person wellbeing support: £45 per session delivered at our office in Leyland (subject to availability).
Wellbeing coaching is usually offered over 6 to 8 sessions, with each session lasting 45 to 60 minutes.
To access paid support, wellbeing coaching or therapy, please book a young person’s wellbeing assessment below.
Wellbeing coaching can support a young person to
- Explore what is feeling difficult right now and identify what they would like to improve
- Build confidence, self-esteem and resilience
- Learn practical strategies to manage stress, worry, friendships, school pressures and life changes
- Develop healthy habits and coping tools they can use every day
- Feel more motivated, empowered and in control of their wellbeing
- Set realistic goals and take positive steps towards them
Is wellbeing coaching the right level of support?
Wellbeing coaching can help with mild to moderate mental health and wellbeing. Before completing a referral form, please consider whether wellbeing coaching is the right level of support for the young person. If Lancashire Mind feels the young person would be better supported through therapy or another service, we will signpost to our Children and Young People’s therapy service or to other appropriate support.
Children and young people’s private therapy
For young people who need more in-depth support with their emotional wellbeing or mental health, we offer virtual therapy for children and young people aged 10 to 18, or up to 25 with SEND.
Delivered by fully qualified therapists experienced in working with children and young people, therapy provides a safe, confidential space to explore emotions, experiences and challenges. It can help young people better understand what may be affecting their wellbeing, develop healthier ways of coping, and make meaningful, lasting changes to their emotional health.
Private therapy details:
Therapy costs £45 per virtual session and can be offered for a recommended minimum of 8 sessions (up to 20 sessions).
Therapy can support a young person to explore why they are experiencing difficulties, work through deeper emotional challenges, and make meaningful long-term changes.
To access paid support, wellbeing coaching or therapy, please book a young person’s wellbeing assessment below.
Book a young person’s wellbeing assessment
Therapy may be more suitable than wellbeing coaching if a young person is:
- Experiencing the effects of trauma, abuse or other difficult situations/challenges
- Grieving a significant loss or bereavement
- Self-harming or there are significant risk concerns
- Experiencing severe, complex or ongoing anxiety, low mood or poor mental health
- Living with an eating disorder or significant body image concerns
- Exploring their identity and would benefit from deeper therapeutic support
- Needing time and space to process difficult emotions or experiences
- Likely to benefit from a longer-term therapeutic relationship and a deeper understanding of what is happening for them
Therapy can support a young person to
- Understand the deeper reasons behind their thoughts, feelings and behaviours
- Make sense of anxiety, low mood, trauma, loss, relationships, identity or family challenges
- Work through difficult experiences and emotions in a safe, supportive environment
- Recognise and change patterns that may be keeping them feeling stuck or overwhelmed
- Build self-awareness, emotional resilience and confidence
- Improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing over the longer term
Helping young people get the most from their therapy sessions
To help young people get the most from their support, we ask that they attend weekly sessions throughout their engagement. This also helps us manage our waiting lists and make sure support is available to those who need it.
"From the first session Faye started to change. She felt listened to by you, trusted and as a result opened up properly to us for the first time… she has become so much stronger, You taught her to believe in herself and believe she has the ability to help herself."
Mental health toolkit for parents and carers.
Tools and techniques you can use at home to support the mental health of your child.
When a child or young person is struggling, it can be hard to know the best way to help. Whether you are a parent, carer, teacher, social worker or another trusted adult, this one-off session offers practical guidance, strategies and tools to help you feel more confident in the support you provide.
In this 1-hour virtual session, you will meet with an experienced Wellbeing Coach who will listen to your concerns, help you think about what may be going on for the child or young person and explore practical approaches you can use straight away.
This session may be helpful if:
- You are worried about a child or young person’s wellbeing or mental health
- You are unsure how best to support them
- You need help with how to have conversations and what to say
- You are concerned how to talk about feelings and mental health
- You would like practical advice from someone experienced in children and young people’s mental health and wellbeing.
By the end of the session, you will have greater confidence, a clearer understanding of how to support the child or young person, and practical next steps to take.
What is included?
- A 1-hour virtual session with a Wellbeing Coach
- Personalised advice, strategies and guidance
- Tips for looking after your own wellbeing while supporting others
- Free access to our Supporting Your Child eLearning course, usually £19.99
Session cost: £50
To book a session, please complete our pre-session support form, so we can tailor the session to your needs. Once we have received your form, a member of the team will contact you to arrange your session and take payment. Please allow up to 7 working days for a response.
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Free Support Referral Form
Wellbeing Coaching Information
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