Shell’s Space offers short or long-term therapy contracts for primary and secondary schools. Short-term can be as brief as six weeks. 

Sessions can also be split into half days allowing space for three sessions subject to availability either morning or afternoon times. 

Primary school children are provided with play therapy sessions. This relationship facilitates a therapeutic understanding of what a child may be feeling or attempting to communicate. The observations and reflections of this communication by the therapist during play are a major element in opening the blocks to the freedom of childhood.

In secondary school counselling, a therapist’s professional understanding of teenage life is essential as is an ability to connect to the young person without judging them for their behaviours, opinions and how they fit into families, education, and friendships. Trust and confidentiality are two of the many ingredients that are essential to facilitate a successful therapeutic relationship between the therapist and the young person.

St Joseph’s Catholic Primary School, Preston

Stephen has provided counselling/play therapy at our school for almost a year. He works with individual children who are struggling with emotional turmoil. His calm, gentle approach quickly establishes trust and respect. The children know he will listen, support, and guide them to voice their fears, worries and emotions. Stephen provides them positive strategies to help them and move forward. The children adore him and he has such a positive relationship with the children. They receive wise counsel in a safe place. The impact on children’s ability to cope with their emotions is incredible, with children experiencing positive change that enables them to flourish and begin to be able to access learning, form friendships and cope with their emotions.
Catherine Monaghan
Headteacher

Clayton Brook Primary School 

Having Stephen as part of the project has enabled us to support more children with their social,  emotional and mental well-being. Stephen has completed group and one-to-one pieces of work, always meeting the varying needs of children in school.
I have also had some very positive feedback from a headteacher who asked for support with four boys in her school. I wouldn’t be without Stephen – he is an asset to our team. Furthermore, the impact of his support has been very significant.   
Angela Park
Extended Services Manager