Psychological Support
Therapy That Starts With Understanding You
People come to therapy for many different reasons. Sometimes there is a clear concern; at other times, life simply feels harder to manage.
At The Social Space, we provide psychological therapy for children, teenagers, young adults and adults, with support shaped around the person rather than a diagnosis alone.
How We Can Help
Support for the Things That Matter
Therapy provides a confidential and supportive space to understand what is happening, explore what may be contributing to difficulties and develop practical ways forward. Support may include:
- Anxiety, worry and fears
- Stress, overwhelm and burnout
- Emotional regulation
- Low mood and emotional wellbeing
- Confidence and self-esteem
- Friendships and relationships
- Social anxiety and social connection
- School, university and workplace challenges
- Life transitions and adjustment
- Identity and self-understanding
- Autism, ADHD and neurodiversity
- Parenting and family challenges
Support Across Life
Different Ages. Different Needs. Individualised Care.
Children
Children do not always have the words to explain what they are experiencing. Therapy can incorporate conversation, play, movement, games, creative activities and practical strategies to make support developmentally appropriate and engaging. Parents and caregivers may also be involved where appropriate.
Teenagers
Adolescence can bring changes in identity, relationships, independence, school expectations and emotional wellbeing. Therapy provides a confidential space to explore these experiences, develop practical strategies and build greater understanding of thoughts, emotions and relationships.
Adults
Therapy can support adults navigating relationships, work or study, stress, burnout, identity, independence and life transitions, as well as longstanding patterns that may be affecting emotional wellbeing or everyday life.
Families
Family therapy can support families navigating communication difficulties, conflict, changing relationships or periods of transition. Sessions create space to understand different perspectives, strengthen connection and develop practical ways of responding to challenges together.
Couples
Couples therapy provides a supportive space to better understand relationship patterns, strengthen communication and work through areas of conflict or disconnection. Therapy can help couples navigate challenges, life transitions and changing needs while building a stronger and more connected relationship.
Depending on the individual, therapy may draw on approaches including:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- DBT-informed strategies
- Schema Therapy
- Behavioural interventions
- Emotion regulation
- Mindfulness
- Parent and family support
- Play-based approaches
- Minecraft® Therapy
Support Beyond the Therapy Room
Collaborative Support
Psychological support does not always happen in isolation. Particularly when working with children and teenagers, parents and caregivers can be an important part of understanding what is happening and supporting change outside the therapy room.
Depending on the person's age, needs and circumstances, therapy may include parent support, caregiver involvement or family consultation. With appropriate consent and where clinically relevant, our psychologists may also collaborate with schools, medical professionals and other treating practitioners.
The level of involvement is considered individually, with appropriate attention to the client's privacy and confidentiality.
Getting Started
What Therapy Looks Like
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Understand
We begin by understanding your concerns, circumstances, relevant background and what you would like support with.
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Identify Goals
You and your psychologist identify meaningful areas to focus on together.
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Individualise Support
Therapy is tailored using psychological approaches appropriate to your needs, age and preferences.
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Review & Adapt
Goals and progress are reviewed over time so support can adapt as needs change.
Our Approach
Therapy Shaped Around the Person
Good psychological care begins with understanding the person behind the concern.
Our psychologists work collaboratively with clients to understand current difficulties, recognise strengths and identify meaningful goals. Therapy is then tailored according to the person's age, needs, preferences and clinical formulation.
For autistic and ADHD clients, support can also incorporate neuroaffirming and strengths-based approaches that recognise different ways of thinking, communicating, processing information and experiencing the world.