Supporting Schools, Children and Young People

Bright Path Therapy offers CBT-informed emotional wellbeing support for children and young people in school settings across Rugby, Coventry, Warwickshire, and the wider UK. I work collaboratively with schools to provide flexible, neurodiversity-affirming support that complements existing pastoral and SEN provision.

Support is tailored to the needs of each setting and delivered in a way that prioritises emotional safety, inclusion and ethical practice.

How I Work With Schools

School-Based Interventions

I aim to make working with external therapy support clear, straightforward and collaborative.

This includes:

Clear communication and expectations
A neurodiversity-affirming approach
Sensitivity to school systems and pressures
Ethical, child-centred decision-making

Support can be delivered short-term or as part of a planned programme, depending on need.

Support offered to schools may include:

Individual CBT-informed sessions
Small group CBT programmes
Emotional regulation and anxiety support
Support around school-related stress or transitions
Specialised tailoring training and consultations with school staff

Interventions are adapted to suit the child’s developmental level, emotional needs and neurodivergent profile where relevant.

Group Programmes in Schools

Group CBT programmes are offered where there is sufficient uptake for a shared presenting concern. Groups are carefully structured to:

Feel safe and predictable
Be developmentally appropriate
Support emotional regulation and skill-building

Where there is not enough uptake to run a group, schools may be offered alternative options, including individual support and placement on a group waiting list for future programmes.

Neurodiversity Affirming Practice

Bright Path Therapy works from a neurodiversity-affirming framework. This means:

Valuing different ways of thinking and learning
Avoiding behaviour-focused or compliance-based approaches
Adapting CBT to suit communication style, sensory needs and processing pace

This approach supports inclusion and aligns with many schools’ SEND and wellbeing priorities.

Safeguarding and Professional Standards

Safeguarding is central to all work with schools. I work in line with:

School safeguarding policies
Statutory safeguarding guidance
Professional and ethical standards

Any safeguarding concerns are managed promptly and appropriately, with clear communication between relevant parties.

Practical Information for Schools

Referrals and Next Steps

Sessions can be delivered online or within school settings
Travel and mileage costs for school-based work may apply and will be discussed in advance
Clear terms, consent processes and information-sharing agreements are provided
A named point of contact within school is required

If you are a school or educational setting in Rugby, Coventry, Warwickshire, or the wider UK and would like to discuss support options, please get in touch to explore suitability and availability.