Business Details
Children's Mental Health Support in Schools
Place 2 Be is a leading children's mental health charity with over three decades of experience delivering vital support across UK schools. Founded on principles of early intervention and evidence-based practice, we provide one-to-one and group counselling services that have demonstrably improved mental health outcomes for tens of thousands of pupils annually. Our comprehensive approach extends beyond direct support to include professional training programs for educators and mental health professionals, alongside innovative digital resources that empower families. With a proven track record of measurable impact - including 91% of secondary pupils showing improved mental health after counselling - we champion a whole-school approach that integrates mental health into educational environments.Our Royal Patronage and strategic partnerships with NHS trusts underscore our authority in child mental health, while our commitment to research and policy development positions us as sector leaders. Through initiatives like Children's Mental Health Week and the Mental Health Champions programme, we continue to shape national conversations about youth wellbeing while maintaining rigorous safeguarding standards.
Services
One-to-one counselling
Group therapy sessions
Parent-child training
Mental health training
Online wellbeing tools
School staff support
CBT-informed therapy
Whole-class resources
Highlights and features
- 30+ years pioneering school-based mental health services with proven outcomes
- Deliver evidence-based counselling shown to improve mental health in 77-91% of pupils
- Offer CPD-certified training programmes for educators and mental health professionals
- Implement whole-school approaches endorsed by Public Health England guidelines
- Maintain rigorous safeguarding standards aligned with NHS partnership protocols
What people say
Improved mental health outcomes
Helped overcome social fears
Effective parent-child training
Valuable staff support sessions
Proven whole-school approach
Services
One-to-one counselling
Personalised therapy sessions for pupils experiencing emotional difficulties. Using talking, play and creative techniques, our clinicians help children process trauma and develop social skills. Sessions typically run for ten 50-minute appointments, with 77-91% showing measurable mental health improvements post-treatment. This service forms the cornerstone of our clinical interventions across primary and secondary schools.
Group therapy sessions
Resilience-building programmes combining creative exercises and structured activities. Delivered over eight sessions, these group interventions help children develop coping strategies while strengthening peer support networks. Evidence shows 67% of participants demonstrate improved behavioural screening scores, making this a key component of our targeted mental health support framework.
Mental health training
CPD-certified programmes for educators including Mental Health Champions and Senior Mental Health Leads training. These courses equip staff with skills to implement whole-school approaches, with 93% of participants reporting enhanced mental health leadership capabilities. Training combines online modules with practical consultations and peer networking opportunities.
Parent-child training
Specialised interventions for families with children aged 3-8 experiencing behavioural difficulties. Through six to ten sessions, therapists coach parents in positive interaction techniques while improving child-parent relationships. This evidence-based approach reduces undesirable behaviours and promotes prosocial development, with 97% of participants recommending the programme.
Online wellbeing tools
24/7 accessible platforms including Kooth online community and Shout crisis text service. These tools complement in-school support with self-help resources, peer forums and remote counselling access. Designed to meet modern mental health needs, they provide flexible support options that extend our reach beyond traditional school hours.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer schools?
We provide one-to-one counselling, group therapy, staff training, parent support and digital resources. Services are tailored to each school's needs through our whole-school approach framework.
How can our school become a partner?
Complete our online enquiry form to discuss partnership options. We'll assess your school's requirements and develop a customised mental health support plan.
Do you offer professional training?
Yes, we provide CPD-certified Mental Health Champions and Senior Mental Health Leads programmes, plus specialist counselling qualifications with practical placements.
What evidence supports your methods?
Our interventions are evidence-based with measurable outcomes: 91% of secondary pupils show improved mental health post-counselling, and 67% of group participants demonstrate behavioural improvements.
How do you support families?
We offer Parenting Smart online courses, parent-child training sessions and targeted advice services. These resources help families understand child mental health and develop effective support strategies.
What funding options exist?
Schools can self-fund partnership packages or access training bursaries. We also facilitate fundraising events and corporate partnerships to support service implementation.
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