“Building stronger futures by creating a supportive team around every child” - Freedom and Growth
Accessible and affordable child and family support services. Our Sussex clinic provides qualified support for children and their families, to help navigate social and emotional difficulties successfully.
“The ability to change is within all of us. With the right help and focus, we facilitate these changes by giving our clients clarity and the best tools to succeed.”
andrea griffin, founder
Our Mission
Our aim is quite simply to empower and support children and families by fostering their overall well-being and removing the barriers that hinder their growth, potential and success. Through compassionate care, advocacy and collaboration, we strive to create a safe, inclusive and nurturing environment where every child and family can thrive, regardless of the challenges they may face. Our commitment is to provide holistic, personalised services that address both immediate needs and long term goals. To ensure each individual has the resources, opportunities and support to live a healthy fulfilled life.
We know the foundations of a good life begin in childhood. Sometimes, when children aren’t coping, they can behave and respond in ways which we find difficult to manage. Without action, a fairly simple problem can develop into a complex myriad of layered issues. These issues are often carried throughout a child’s life and into adulthood.
To Children
We want children to know they are unique and can be celebrated for who they are. Behind every behaviour there is an intention. We want to teach children to express themselves fully in a non-harmful way. With an emphasis on happiness being an inside job, and core teachings of self belief, we see children transform into confident and calm young people connecting to their best selves and looking ahead to a brighter future.
To Parents/Carers
We want parents/carers to know you’re not alone! We understand how stressful parenting can be and how difficult it is to know what to do when your child is struggling. We can provide you with the strategies you need, in order to support your child. We work closely with you giving you the space to openly share all your concerns without fear of judgement. We can empower you to have the confidence that you’re parenting your child consistently and in the right way for you both. And if you require individual sessions yourself we can provide those too.
“Children’s mental health is just so important. Anxiety, trauma, worry and anger are normal emotions, but can take over and really affect the wellbeing of a child. Every parent should feel confident in asking for the right support and guidance”
Louise Forster, Founder
Taking the First Steps
We are qualified, experienced practitioners who are passionate about directly working with and helping individuals not just survive, but thrive. If you’re
Struggling to know how to respond to your child’s behaviour
Have difficult family circumstances and are worried about the effects
Have been through experiences that you feel have damaged you or your child in some way
Cannot get the help you need from the NHS, school, workplace or your family doctor.
Feel yourself to be at a crossroads where you need impartial support to choose your direction, please reach out to us.