Safe Steps
What we help with
SAFE STEPS
HOW WE CAN HELP
What brings families to us
At Safe Steps we work with children and adolescents experiencing a wide range of emotional, relational and trauma-related difficulties — not only by supporting the child through therapy, but also by working with the adults who support them through parental support, school support, residential team support and workshops.
If you are concerned about your child and recognise something in the list below, please know that help is available. Every child's experience is unique, and we will always begin by listening carefully to you and your family.
"Every child who walks through our doors brings their own story. We begin by listening."
SAFE STEPS THERAPISTS
Areas of Support
This list is not exhaustive - if you are unsure whether we can help, please reach out and we will always do our best to guide you in the right direction.
WHAT CAN WE HELP WITH?
Anxiety, Fears and Phobias
Body, Sensory and Physical
Belonging, Self and Identity
Behavioural Expressions
Family and Life Circumstances
Mood and Emotional Regulation
Neurodevelopmental Difficulties
Trauma and Abuse
Trauma & Abuse
Abuse
Birth Trauma
Developmental Trauma
Domestic Violence
Single Incident Trauma
Medical Trauma
Bullied/Bullying
Body, Sensory & Physical
Body Dysmorphia
Enuresis - involuntary wetting
Encopresis - involuntary soiling
Eating Disorders
Self Harm
Sensory Difficulties
Somatic Complaints
Sleep Difficulties
Mood & Emotional Regulation
Difficulty Expressing Emotions
Emotional Regulation Difficulties
Persistant Sadness
Withdrawal and Social Isolation
Excessive Guilt/Shame/Anger
Emotionaly Numb
Neurodevelopmental Difficulties
ADHD
ASD/Autism Spectrum
Developmental Delays
Dyslexia/Learning Difficulties
Sensory Processing Disorder
Anxiety, Fears & Phobias
Generalised Anxiety
Seperation Anxiety
OCD
Phobias
Selective Mutism
Perfectionism
Night Terrors
Family & Life Circumstances
Bereavement, Loss, Grief
Parental Seperation
Foster Care
Residential Care
Adoption
Attachment Difficulties
Mental Illness
Sibling Difficulties
Self, Belonging & Identity
Low Confidence/ Self Esteem
Sexuality & LGBTQ+ Difficulties
Identity & Gender
Difficulty with Friendships
Not Fitting In
Chronic Self Criticism
Behavioural Expressions
School Refusal
Challenging Behaviour
Sexualised Behaviour
Risk Taking Behaviour
Lying, Stealing, Hoarding