Services

Committed to breaking down some of the barriers that exist in accessing mental health support

Providing therapeutic support for people of all ages. Our team is multi-disciplinary, including Therapists, Social Workers, Therapeutic Practitioners and Occupational Therapists. Our practice is underpinned by current theory and research. We are safeguarding trained, DBS checked, Accredited and Insured.

Therapy Services

We provide therapeutic support packages for children, young people, adults and families. Our therapeutic team are qualified and registered therapists with many years of experience. We are safeguarding trained DBS checked and Insured.

Our therapeutic offer includes individual sessions, group work and family therapy. In addition, we provide training for professionals, parents/carers, provide consultation and clinical supervision.

Our systemic approach:

  • Psychotherapy
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP)
  • Mindfulness
  • ADOS 2
  • Person Centred Counselling
  • Therapeutic Life Story Work
  • Therapeutic Family Support & Parenting
  • Neuro-Linguistic programming (NLP)
  • Eye Movement Desensitisation & Preprocessing (EMDR)
  • Filial Therapy (Family Therapy)
  • Theraplay
  • Autplay
  • Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)
  • Child Attachment & Play Assessment (CAPA)
  • Story Stem Assessment Profile (SSAP)
  • Children's Accelerated Trauma Technique (CATT)
  • Harmful Sexual Behaviour (HSB)
  • Therapeutic Play
  • Creative Therapies
  • Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)
  • Self Care and Stress Management
  • Play & Creative Arts Therapy

Alternative Therapeutic Provision

Changing Lives Through Changing Minds is an established alternative education provision, underpinned with therapeutic theory and practice. We specialise in supporting children and young people who have difficulties learning and accessing mainstream education due to mental health, attachment, trauma and/or looked after children.

As a therapeutic alternative provision, we focus on improvement of emotional and mental health, increasing emotional intelligence and developing emotional literacy, using therapeutic approaches. Our young people are able to access practical based activities within the environment which support sensory integration, including sensory breaks if and when appropriate. We have developed an excellent relationship and reputation with schools, colleges and local authorities, having evidenced successful outcomes; references available. Our project received an outstanding achievement to learning community award.

Bespoke Support Packages built around:

  • Mental health and emotional wellbeing
  • Improving relationships
  • Sensory needs profiling and plans (if appropriate)
  • Improving relationships
  • Emotional intelligence, self-regulation, self-esteem and empathy skills
  • Understanding self and triggers, developing skills and techniques
  • Outdoor Activities and Trips
  • Reintegration Packages
  • 12-week mental health programme
  • Therapeutic Family Support
  • Community learning and life skills
  • PHSCE
  • Multi-Agency Meetings
  • Assessments and Action Plans
  • EHCP Reports and Closure Summary
  • Systemic work with young people, families, education providers and professionals supporting families.

Referral Pathway

Currently our alternative provision spaces are commissioned by Doncaster Local Authority. Referrals are made through the Doncaster Inclusion Panel.
  • Obtain consent from family
  • Complete a referral form
  • Include EHCP and child’s support plans
  • Admissions meeting
  • Initial assessment completed
  • Child or young person visit with family
  • Action plan devised, outlining learning and therapy outcomes
  • Intervention- including review meetings
  • Closure summary report- including recommendations
  • Opportunities for staff training

Post-Diagnostic Neurodevelopmental Support​

At Changing Lives Through Changing Minds (CLCM), we believe that diagnosis should be the beginning of understanding, not the end of a journey.  Our Post-Diagnostic Support Service is designed to help children and young people better understand themselves, build confidence, recognise their strengths, and develop strategies that support their day-to-day wellbeing, learning, relationships, and emotional health.

Working from a neuro-affirming and trauma-informed approach, we recognise that every child and young person is unique. Rather than focusing on deficits, we help individuals understand how their brain works, develop self-awareness, and identify practical approaches that enable them to thrive in environments that may not always meet their needs.

Working from a neuro-affirming and trauma-informed approach, we recognise that every child and young person is unique. Rather than focusing on deficits, we help individuals understand how their brain works, develop self-awareness, and identify practical approaches that enable them to thrive in environments that may not always meet their needs.

Our Support Includes:

Individual Support- 

Tailored sessions focused on:

  • Understanding diagnosis and identity
  • Emotional wellbeing and self-esteem
  • Managing anxiety and overwhelm
  • Developing executive functioning skills (such as planning, organising, starting tasks, managing time)
  • Building confidence and self-advocacy
  • Supporting friendships and social relationships
  • Creating personalised strategies for home, school, college, or work

Parent and Carer Support-

We recognise that families often need support too. Our practitioners provide:

  • Support for understanding ADHD and neurodiversity
  • Practical parenting strategies
  • Support with emotional regulation and behaviour understanding
  • Guidance on navigating education and support systems
  • Advice around reasonable adjustments and advocacy

School and Professional Consultation-

We work collaboratively with educational settings to:

  • Increase understanding of neurodivergence
  • Develop supportive environments
  • Create practical, strengths-based strategies
  • Improve engagement, attendance, and emotional wellbeing
  • Support transitions and educational planning

Referral pathway:

  • Following an ADHD diagnosis, Neurodevelopmental Pathway Practitioners within RDaSH can refer children, young people and families into our post-diagnostic support pathway for 6 sessions of support.
  • Once a referral is received, our team contacts the family to introduce the service and explain the next steps.
  • We spend time with the family to discuss their current situation, understand their needs, and identify the main areas where support may be helpful.
  • The referral and family needs are then discussed to consider the most appropriate support offer.
  • Arrangements are made to begin work with the child or young person, their family, or both, depending on identified needs.
  • Support is tailored to the child or young person’s individual needs, experiences, strengths, goals and wider family circumstances.
  • Where appropriate, we work collaboratively with families, schools and other professionals to support consistent understanding and joined-up care.
  • At the end of support, families receive a summary letter outlining work completed and recommendations to support ongoing progress.
  • A letter is sent to the RDaSH team to acknowledge completion of the work agreed.
  • In the Volunteer and Student Placements section, in the Student Placements box, the last part should be capital letters for the titles “Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy”:

Training and Consultation

Our therapeutic team provides a variety of training courses, workshops and consultation opportunities. This training is available to social workers, teachers, adopters, foster carers, kinship carers, parents, councillors, therapists and other professionals. Our ethos is to site and learn from each others experiences.

Training programmes

  • Attachment & Trauma
  • Beyond Behaviour
  • Child development
  • Children who survive abuse
  • Accredited Counselling Courses
  • Creative therapy interventions
  • Different Kids; Different Needs
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Improving Family Relationships
  • A therapeutic approach
  • Introduction to Neuro Linguistic Programming
  • Mindfulness
  • Self-care
  • Supporting foster carers
  • Supervision skills
  • Therapeutic Parenting workshops
  • Therapeutic Play Skills
  • Understanding and managing stress
  • Sensory Need

Consultation packages

  • Peer Supervision Facilitation
  • Clinical Advice and Guidance
  • Reflective Case Discussions
  • In addition, we write and deliver training courses and workshops that are bespoke and tailored to your organisational needs.

Volunteer and Student Placements

As a Community Interest Company we believe that we are in a privileged position to provide opportunities for people of all ages to learn and develop, skills, knowledge and experience. We specialise in supporting children and young people who have difficulties learning due to mental health, attachment, trauma and/or looked after children.

Work Experience
Year 10 and 11 Pupils

Student Placements
Health and Social Care, Counselling, Youth and Community Development, Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy

Volunteer Opportunities

Fundraising, Support Work, Driving, Administration and Animal Care

Process

  • Complete Application Form
  • Informal Interview
  • References Obtained
  • DBS Application (If Applicable)
  • Induction
  • Training Provided
  • Supervision

Benefits

  • Update your CV / Career Enhancement
  • Increase your confidence & self esteem
  • Develop social skills & knowledge
  • Supporting your community
  • Improve emotional health & wellbeing
  • Meet new people
  • Feel good whilst helping others

As a student or volunteer you become a valued member of the Changing Lives team. You will access all company benefits and your expenses will be covered.

Specialist Therapeutic Trauma Service for Children and Young People​

Changing Lives Through Changing Minds is a not-for-profit Community Interest Company commissioned to deliver the specialist therapeutic trauma service for children and young people in North Lincolnshire, funded by North Lincolnshire Council and North Lincolnshire Integrated Care Board (ICB).

We provide trauma informed services and therapeutic interventions for children and young people who have experienced significant trauma. We support their families/carers and support networks, with a goal of reducing trauma responses that are impacting upon their ability to live their life well.

Criteria for referral

The service is available for:

  • Children/young people who are residents of North Lincolnshire or registered with a North Lincolnshire GP
  • Children/young people up to 18 years of age (or 25 with SEND / Care leavers)
  • Children/young people symptomatic of trauma (Acute, Chronic, Complex)

Universal and targeted services must have been offered and provided to families prior to a referral

Who can refer

Referrals will be received from:

  • GP’s
  • North Lincolnshire Council’s Children’s Services - Specialist /Targeted services
  • CAMHS
  • SARC/Blue Door
  • Paediatricians
  • School Nurses

In the first instance, professional colleagues are requested to contact us and have a conversation by telephone/MS Teams for an initial triage, prior to sending a referral to the service. Details to be discussed include;

  • Reason for referral and current presentation
  • Trauma screening
  • Needs have been assessed by targeted/specialist services (One Family)
  • Expectations of referral

Following the initial discussion, we will agree how to progress with your referral