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Children, Young People and Families

Our mission is to make sure that everyone, no matter their age, has access to support.

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Supporting our children and young people

Feeling anxious, down or stressed? Want to spend time with people your age who understand how you feel? We’re here to support children aged 7-17 in Oxfordshire with their mental health and wellbeing.

What we provide

Our Supported Self Help programme is here for young people aged 7–17 who may be struggling with their mental health. Over six weeks, we work together in a supportive and structured way, using resources based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to help young people better understand and manage their feelings. With pathways to choose from, including anxiety, stress, low self-esteem and grief, each programme is tailored to what the young person needs most.

Sessions take place in participating GP surgeries with one of our trained wellbeing practitioners. A trusted adult, such as a parent or family member, also attends some sessions so they can continue supporting the young person outside of the programme. The aim is to build confidence, coping strategies and practical tools that make a real difference, both now and in the future. Families and professionals can make referrals directly through participating GP surgeries.

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Hear from a child who recently undertook supported self-help

“As a family we have all benefitted from the help that my daughter has received. We can see she has learnt coping mechanisms and we’re hopeful she will interact more confidently and handle her stress much better going forwards“
Trusted Adult
“Once we got into the sessions, I could see an improvement in my son right away and he really connected with the practitioner. For me it was the abyss of nothingness prior to the session (over 3 months) that was very difficult. I understand limited resources, but it may be something to consider on how to offer support whilst on the waiting list – for both parent and young person.”
Trusted adult
“Having the opportunity to talk to someone has been helpful, I felt listened to and supported.“
Child
“Thank you for letting me talk about my mental health, I have learnt things that will help keep me safe.”
Child
“These sessions massively helped my son and I understand his anxiety and gain the tools to help us deal with it, I can’t thank M enough, thank you.”
Trusted Adult
“At the start I was worried about how things would work out and I was very quickly put at ease and assured everything would be ok.“
Child