phone: 020 8291 9689

email: mail@lesleystopford.com

Children & Young People

 

Improving confidence, communication, health & wellbeing

 

 

            

 

There are many challenges faced by young people these day, childhood is a time of huge physical and emotional change. Aswell as coping with the sheer volume of work for the school curriculum, young people have to negotiate friendships and relationships and all the insecurities that go with growing up.  They desperately need to feel they belong and that they are accepted by their peers. On top of this they have to make decisions about their future at a time when they are probably feeling at their most unsure. It can be a time of high anxiety and low confidence as things move quickly in their lives and often expectations are high.      

Coping with change                                 

Many young people live within complex family situations and may have experienced much change, disruption or even trauma in their lives. Often there are challenges within the home with young people needing to take on responsibilities as carers.  There may be health or disability challenges and/or learning difficulties, confidence and self esteem issues affecting academic performance and manifesting in changes in behaviour in the classroom.
 

Building confidence, health & wellbeing

Coaching is particularly beneficial in helping young people to build up their confidence and self esteem. It helps them to take more personal responsibility and teaches effective strategies to manage situations. It also encourages good communication, better relationships with others, self respect and respect for others.

By empowering young people with skills they can use for life they have a greater chance of being happier, healthier and of making appropriate choices.

 
A holistic service
 
The service is tailored to meet the specific needs of the child, in addition offering support and advice to the people who care for and work with the child.
  • OT assessments, recommendations, treatment programmes
  • Support with physical or sensory difficulties e.g. ADHD, autism, dyspraxia and learning difficulties
  • Help with handwriting
  • Advice and support to parents and teachers
  • Preparation for school transition
  • Coaching and mentoring

The benefits:

  • raised confidence and self esteem
  • improved motivation
  • improved attention and concentration
  • clearer thinking and more focus
  • more confident communication
  • better relationships
  • improved behaviour
  • more resilience and ability to deal with difficulties
  • greater initiative and sense of responsibility
  • improved personal and academic performance
  • more positive mental attitude and greater sense of wellbeing

 

Contact mail@lesleystopford.com or call 020 8291 9689 about any concerns you have regarding a young person. If I am unable to help directly, I will do my best to advise on a more appropriate service or professional.