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Mental health support for parents and children

Get top quality support adapted to your child's needs. ADHD and neurodiversity specialists available.

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You’re not alone

When your child is struggling, it’s easy to feel helpless. You want so badly to make them feel better. But nothing seems to get through.

We know how you feel—we’ve been there ourselves. That’s why we designed Towards specifically for parents like you.

Our specialised therapists will adapt to your child’s age and needs, and give you practical strategies for supporting their mental wellbeing.

Parenting is complicated. We’re here to help.

When your child is struggling, it’s easy to feel helpless. You want so badly to make them feel better. But nothing seems to get through.

We know how you feel—we’ve been there ourselves. That’s why we designed Towards specifically for parents like you.

Our specialised therapists will adapt to your child’s age and needs, and give you practical strategies for supporting their mental wellbeing.

Parenting is complicated. We’re here to help.

Kate Tilbury

Children & Young People Specialist

What we help with

CHILDREN

Anxiety & worry

ADHD

Emotional regulation

Self-esteem

Sleep issues

Gender identity

School worries

Low mood

Neurodiversity

Sexuality

PARENTS

Support strategies

Fostering resilience

Building confidence

Coping with anxiety

Understanding your child

Support tailored to your family

We combine and adapt our approaches to suit your child.

Therapy for children

Tailored for different ages

Our specialised therapists have years of experience working with children of all ages. We’ll adapt to suit your child’s personality and needs.

Online or in-person

1-to-1 sessions available for 12-18 year olds

Sessions with parent observing for 4-11 year olds

Specialists for eating problems, neurodiversity, and trauma

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Play-based counselling

For younger children

Explore your child’s emotions through guided, interactive sessions. Perfect for children who may struggle to express feelings verbally.

Led by a therapist with you and your child

Online or in-person

Sessions guided by your child’s needs and preferences

Safe environment where emotions can be safely explored

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Parent-led therapy

For parents with children of all ages

Learn practical strategies from a qualified child psychologist to help your child manage anxiety.

Sessions led by a therapist with one or both parents

Practice proven techniques based on Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Help your child cope with worries, building confidence, and fostering resilience

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Why choose Towards?

Specialised for neurodiversity

We carefully select professionals who have deep expertise working with children—and are trained to work with all neurotypes and abilities.

Extra support between sessions

We can check in with you to offer guidance outside of sessions, including practical strategies you can use at home.

100% committed to inclusivity

We welcome families of all structures, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Specialised for neurodiversity

We carefully select professionals who have deep expertise working with children—and are trained to work with all neurotypes and abilities.

Extra support between sessions

We can check in with you to offer guidance outside of sessions, including practical strategies you can use at home.

100% committed to inclusivity

We welcome families of all structures, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, and gender identities.

Give your child the support they need

Led by some of the UK’s   top family therapists

Led by some of the UK’s top family therapists

Kate Tilbury

Children & Young People Specialist  

Works with age 10+

Kate is an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist, with 15+ years experience delivering therapy and supervising trainee children’s therapists. She has a passion for working creatively with children (8+) and young people, with a particular strength in adapting her practice for teenagers. Kate's collaborative style facilitates a safe space where young people are free to express themselves.

Previously leader at:

Sally Charles

Lead Therapist

Works with age 10+

Sally is an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with 25+ years of experience working with children and young people. Her journey in mental health began as a Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner, which sparked a deep commitment to supporting early intervention in youth mental health. This led to key roles in establishing and developing Mental Health Support Teams within schools.

Previously leader at:

Jacob King

Deputy Lead Therapist  

Works with age 12+

Tallulah Tay

Therapist

Works with age 4+

Meg Dunning

Therapist

Works with age 10+

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