Therapies at Kids Inspire
At Kids Inspire, therapy is at the heart of everything we do. Every child we support has their own story — their own challenges, strengths, and hopes. That’s why we offer personalised therapy, carefully matched to each young person’s needs.
Depending on the level of need, we offer between 10 and 30 sessions, creating a safe and consistent space to heal, grow, and move forward.
Finding the right therapy
Our experienced therapy team draw from a wide range of approaches.
Creative therapies
Creative therapies support children and young people to express themselves in ways that do not rely on words alone. Through creativity, imagination and sensory experiences, they can explore thoughts, feelings and experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
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Art therapy uses drawing, painting and other creative media as a way for children and young people to communicate and express themselves. The focus is on the creative process rather than artistic skill, helping them explore thoughts and experiences in a safe and supportive environment.
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Dramatherapy combines creativity and therapy, using storytelling, role play, movement, puppetry and other drama-based techniques. By exploring ideas and experiences indirectly, children and young people can gain insight, build confidence and develop new ways of understanding themselves and others
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Music therapy uses activities such as playing instruments, singing, songwriting and listening to music to support communication, confidence and connection. Music can provide an alternative way to engage and express experiences when conversation alone may feel challenging.
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Play therapy uses play as a child's natural way of communicating. Following the child's lead, the therapist creates a safe space where they can explore experiences, relationships and challenges at their own pace.
Trauma therapies
Trauma therapies explore how difficult or overwhelming experiences can affect both the mind and body. They help children and young people move beyond patterns of fight, flight or freeze, supporting emotional regulation, resilience and overall wellbeing.
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EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured therapy that helps children and young people work through difficult memories and experiences. Using guided techniques, it supports the brain to reprocess these memories, making them less distressing and easier to manage over time.
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Neuroaffective Touch® is a gentle, body-based therapy that may include therapeutic touch, alongside discussion and reflection, to support feelings of safety, connection and emotional regulation. It can help children and young people affected by trauma, stress or attachment difficulties.
Talking therapies
Talking therapies use conversation and reflection to explore thoughts, feelings and experiences with the support of a trained therapist.
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Helps people understand the links between their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, and develop practical strategies to manage challenges.
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Explores how past experiences and relationships may influence thoughts, feelings and behaviours in the present.
Group work
Sometimes, healing happens best in community. Our group programmes like Empowering Parents Increasing Connection (EPIC) and Non-Violent Resistance (NVR) give families a sense of belonging and shared understanding.
Family support
We believe that lasting change happens when families heal and grow together.
That's why, wherever possible, we involve the wider family in our work. By strengthening relationships around a child, we help create a supportive environment that promotes positive emotional wellbeing and children's mental health long after therapy has ended.
Our family inclusive work is:
trauma responsive and age-appropriate
rooted in empathy, trust and understanding
focused on building stronger family relationships
helping families move forward together
“We look and listen to how a child’s past affects their present, noting any negative childhood experience to make our practice trauma informed.”
How is therapy delivered?
At Kids Inspire, we know that no two children, or families, are the same. That’s why we shape our therapy to meet the specific needs of each young person and their support network.
One-to-one therapy
These sessions offer a safe, consistent space for a child or young person to explore their feelings, build trust, and develop the tools they need to move forward.
Dyadic therapy (1:2)
Sometimes, the most effective way to support a child is to work with them alongside a trusted adult. These two-person sessions help to strengthen important relationships and improve communication in a therapeutic setting.
Examples of dyadic combinations might include:
Therapist + Child + Parent – to support attachment, understanding, and mutual regulation
Therapist + Parent + Parent – to align parenting approaches and foster unity at home
Therapist + Child + Sibling – to address sibling dynamics or shared trauma
Therapist + Carer/Grandparent + Child – recognising the important role extended family or guardians often play
This approach helps create a more supportive home environment, ensuring what happens in therapy can be understood, mirrored, and built upon day-to-day.
Family and systemic therapy
When challenges affect the wider family system, we bring more people into the room. Family therapy involves as many family members as needed to create sustainable change and lasting wellbeing for the child at the centre of our work.
Whether it's improving communication, rebuilding trust, or creating routines that feel safe and supportive — systemic therapy helps everyone move forward, together.
“I can’t praise the quality of care and the therapists at Kids Inspire enough. My daughter and I were supported every step of the way. Through the parent support sessions, I received vaulable advice, and guidance, while also having someone who truly listened, and gave me the space to talk openly and let off some steam.”
Qualified child and adult therapists
Every therapist at Kids Inspire is fully qualified, and registered or accredited with their relevant professional body. This means they follow strict ethical codes, receive regular supervision, and uphold the highest standards of care.
Contact us for support
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In the community
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Page updated: 14 August 2026