Child, Adolescent & Family Services
Mental Health & Neuro Diversity Specialists
Based in Torbay, Devon, UK
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"What an exceptional service! Attending therapy sessions was quite simply the best thing I could have done!" - Psychotherapy Services
My therapist has has always been so helpful in reassuring me and helping me understand my big feelings. She is the most empathetic, kind and sweet woman and I’m extremely happy I get to talk to her."
Child & Adolescent Services - YP Aged 16
Our therapist was amazing at helping our autistic son recover from a traumatic bullying experience at school. The support, advice and reassurance she gave us and him were second to none.
Family Support Sessions - Torbay Parent
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Our new Play Sensory room has a wide range of provisions to support diverse therapeutic needs. This include:
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Emotional Based School Avoidance
Is Your Child Struggling to Attend School?School-related anxiety, often referred to as 'school refusal,' happens when a child feels fearful or anxious about attending school and may be unable to go. This is also known as emotionally-based school avoidance (EBSA) or anxiety-related absence. This challenge can arise at any age but is particularly common in children with additional or special educational needs (SEN). There are many potential causes for school-related anxiety, including:
How We Can Help
At Therapeutic Support Services, we understand the difficulties your family might be facing, and we’re here to provide compassionate, tailored support. Together, we can:
You don’t have to face this alone. If you would like support for you and your child, please contact us today to discuss how we can help.
- Overwhelming environments, such as large numbers of students or excessive noise.
- Academic pressures or difficulties with curriculum demands.
- Social challenges, bullying, or fear of failure.
How We Can Help
At Therapeutic Support Services, we understand the difficulties your family might be facing, and we’re here to provide compassionate, tailored support. Together, we can:
- Explore the root causes of your child’s anxiety.
- Develop practical strategies to help your child feel more confident and supported.
- Work collaboratively to reduce stress for you and your child.
You don’t have to face this alone. If you would like support for you and your child, please contact us today to discuss how we can help.
From One Of Our Therapists...
Kristina (Kizzy) Winstone
Child & Adolescent Therapy Practitioner |
My passion is supporting children and young people to reach their full potential in life. Having spent my career in the early years special education sector I have sound knowledge of child development and neurodiversity. Along with this, I have lived experience, supporting additional needs, both with my sister who has Down Syndrome and my son who has Autism. I am very aware of the challenges that are faced by children and young people in navigating their way through life with added challenges, as well as the challenges and struggles that parents/carers face within the home. |