How long does a session last?

We believe that too have any meaningful connection the session needs to be two hours, and the length of the support package will vary depending on teh needs of the child, but our minimum package is 12 weeks.

How much does it cost?

Each 2-hour session is £105, and for more comprehansive packages to support young people with complex needs we may also require an activity budget to support their development.

How old does a child have to be?

We believe this is based on each childs understanding rather than just a chronological age. The youngest our mentors have worked with is five years old.

What about transport?

The young person will be collected and dropped off at a point agreed in advance.

CONNECT Therapeutic Mentoring

Connect

Therapeutic Mentoring

What is therapeutic mentoring?

Connect Mentoring has been designed to support young people with social, emotional and mental health needs (SEMH) by building a relationship with one of our specialist mentors who are also trained and qualified therapists.

This provides an alternative to formal mental health talking therapies for young people who may not yet be ready or willing to speak to a professional in a counselling service.

Young people go out and about into the community to do low-pressure fun activities that they are interested in, and the mentor helps them open up and explore the things that might be holding them back, such as anxiety, self-harming, emotional dysregulation or trauma related challenges amongst other things.

Our mentoring sessions are minimum two hours and this can be over several days a week depending on the young person and what is needed. We also, understand that support doesn't stop when school does, which is why our mentoring can and often continues through the school holidays.

Download the Connect Flyer

How it works

The connect mentoring approach incorporates principles from DDP, attachment theory, and Neuroscience to create a nurturing, supportive environment for children and young people:

• Mentors establish a safe, non-judgmental space where young people feel accepted and understood.

• Accessing PACE (Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, Empathy) from DDP, mentors foster a strong, trusting relationship with their young people.

• Mentors act as a secure base, providing comfort and encouragement as young people explore new experiences and emotions.

• Co-regulation supports young people in developing skills to manage their emotions and behaviours.

·The mentor-young person relationship serves as a safe foundation for personal growth, emotional exploration, and the development of healthy relational skills.

Primary School Mentoring

Our specialised 1:1 mentoring program offers a nurturing, developmentally appropriate approach designed for primary school children. We empower young learners to understand and express their social, emotional, and mental health (SEMH) needs in age-appropriate ways. Using child-friendly language and activities, we support students to recognise their feelings, build resilience, and learn to navigate challenging situations. Our mentors act as compassionate co-regulators, offering a secure space that helps children feel safe as they explore and manage their emotions.

Drawing on evidence-based, trauma-informed, and attachment-focused practices, our mentors tailor their approach to each child's unique needs and developmental stage. Through consistent, supportive interactions, children learn to trust and connect with caring adults, fostering emotional security and healthy attachment pattern

Download the Primary Connect Flyer

How long does a session last?

We believe that too have any meaningful connection the session needs to be two hours, and the length of the support package will vary depending on teh needs of the child, but our minimum package is 12 weeks.
How much does it cost?

Each 2-hour session is £105, and for more comprehansive packages to support young people with complex needs we may also require an activity budget to support their development.
How old does a child have to be?

We believe this is based on each childs understanding rather than just a chronological age. The youngest our mentors have worked with is five years old.
What about transport?

The young person will be collected and dropped off at a point agreed in advance.

Why work with us?

There are a huge number of benefits to having your students work with us, our success rate shows that 89% of the young people we work with go on to achieve a better outcome. Be this transitioning back into school, a managed move or onto college or employment.

The mentors.

Many of our mentors are trained therapists, therapists in training, mental health professionals or have multiple years of experience working therapeutically with children and young people.