Our Mission
Community-Led & Trauma-Informed
At Growing Hearts and Minds CIC, we are committed to improving the emotional wellbeing of children and families within our community, particularly those facing emotional, behavioural and relational challenges.
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Through play therapy, we provide children with a safe, supportive space to explore their experiences, express emotions, develop resilience and build confidence.
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Recognising that lasting change happens through relationships, we work collaboratively with parents, carers and schools, offering therapeutic guidance and practical strategies to strengthen connections and support children's emotional development.
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We prioritise children and families who face barriers to accessing support, including those affected by trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence and emotional or behavioural difficulties. Our holistic approach aims to create sustainable, positive outcomes for children and those who care for them.
As a Community Interest Company, all surpluses are reinvested into our services, enabling us to improve accessibility, extend our reach and support more children and families across our community.
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What We Offer
Play Therapy for Children
Child and Family Therapy
Parent and Carer Support
Support for Schools and Professionals
Trauma and Attachment-Informed Practice
We offer safe, creative therapeutic spaces where children can express themselves, process difficult experiences, and develop emotional regulation. Our work supports children affected by trauma, anxiety, loss, and behavioural challenges.
We work with both children and their parents or carers, recognising that lasting change happens through relationships. Sessions may include joint work, parent support, and guidance tailored to each family’s needs.
We offer practical strategies, emotional support, and insight to help parents, special guardians, adoptive and foster carers better understand and respond to their child’s needs with confidence.
We work alongside schools and other professionals to provide guidance, consultation, and joined-up support — helping to create consistency and understanding across the child’s world.
All of our work is grounded in an understanding of trauma, attachment, and adverse childhood experiences (ACEs), ensuring children and families feel safe, understood, and supported.
Kind Words
"Our experience was truly transformative. The gentle, trauma-informed approach provided our child with a safe path to express their emotions and find their voice again through the healing language of play."
A Grateful Family in Southport
