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Seedlings

What is Seedlings?

Seedlings is a Therapeutic service delivered in commissioning Liverpool Primary Schools.

Our practitioners provide a wide range of Integrative therapeutic interventions to help Children & Young People improve their mental health and emotional wellbeing. The therapeutic approach is Play and Creative based Therapies to Children & Young People aged 5-11.

How will this service help me?

At times, children can have feelings that are difficult to understand or put into words. Changes at home, school or in relationships can sometimes leave children feeling worried, unsettled or overwhelmed.

The Seedlings team provides a safe and understanding space where your child can explore these feelings without pressure. Through therapy, we help children find ways to express themselves, understand their experiences and build confidence. With gentle support, children can begin to make sense of difficult feelings and feel more secure in themselves and their relationships.

How do I make a referral?

If you are a parent/carer, please speak with the School’s SENCO/Mental Health Lead about referring your child onto their Seedlings waiting list or seeing what support can be offered to the child in school. Referrals must be made by the School’s SENCO/Mental Health Lead.

If you are a SENCO/Mental Health Lead in a Liverpool Primary School that commissions our Seedlings service, please use our online referral form.

FAQs

What is a SENCO/Mental Health Lead? +

A SENCO, or Special Educational Needs Coordinator, is a qualified teacher in a school or early years setting who leads the day-to-day provision for children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). A Mental Health Lead is a staff member, often a senior leader, who coordinates and drives a school or college's whole-school approach to mental health and wellbeing.

How many sessions are offered? +

An assessment session with a parent/career or guardian of the young person will take place firstly.

The young person will be offered an assessment session followed by 8 sessions of therapy as standard.

What happens on the first session? +

On your first visit, you will meet and get to know your therapist. You will talk about what you need and how therapy can help you.

Your therapist will explain how we can support you and keep you safe, this is called Confidentiality.

Your Therapy sessions will remain confidential unless YPAS is concerned about your safety and that of others, but we will make sure you are fully informed of the limits to confidentiality in your first session. This is called Contracting because all Therapy sessions at YPAS are voluntary and free of charge.

I want to thank Caz and Paula for an amazing 10 weeks. I have learnt so much in such a small amount of time. Understanding why my son shows certain behaviours. I also have learnt a lot about myself. Home is a much happier place. Best course I have been on and would definitely recommend to other parents. Again, can’t thank Caroline and Paula enough No judgment just understanding and so caring and helpful.
Parent/Carer

To Kate, thank you so much for everything, you've helped me so much. Thank you for helping me realise just how beautiful everything is.
Young Person

I can’t thank Lucy enough. She went over and above my expectations. Extending Eve’s sessions and having some real breakthroughs with her. She finished off with a really lovely party for Eve that included all of her favourite things. Well above and beyond.
Parent/Carer

I really enjoyed my time with Jeanette. She made me feel heard, valued and always remained professional. I was nervous about starting to talk therapy, but she immediately put me at ease and allowed me to get the most out of my sessions from the get-go. I would recommend her services to anyone, she’s friendly, personable and takes so much pride in her work. A real asset to the YPAS team.
Young Person

Seedlings Anna and Emma are amazing they put children 1st and are always willing to support and help families. They build amazing relationships with children, my daughter feels comfortable with both Emma and Anna and was able to communicate her thoughts and feelings which is really difficult for Amelia to do. I have only had a positive experience working with seedlings.

Parent/Carer

I felt very well listened to and I always felt like I could come here after a bad day and just talk to Jade about my feelings and not feel like I was getting judged.

Young Person

Lauren Marsh has provided counselling for my daughter. She started counselling and was unhappy with various things and needed an outside source of support. Lauren provided this service with sensitivity and care, which has helped my daughter come out of her shell and discuss the things that have been bothering her. Lauren has offered an insight on my daughters’ parents on certain concerns that have been raised, during the sessions. As a dad, I can see a huge difference in my daughter’s general mood. She seems to manage her emotions well and is more open about various things that are bothering her. I am so grateful for Lauren’s care and support. My daughter has been comfortable enough to open up. Lauren also raised concerns about progressing into grief counselling, which I felt was incredibly considerate, ensuring mu daughters mental wellbeing was catered for outside of counselling sessions.

Parent/Carer

The sessions with Caitlin in school helped me to have someone to talk to without judgement but an outsider observation.

Young Person

Dear Meg and the team. I cannot express enough the gratitude, thanks and praise for your organisation. Meg: thank you for the time spent with my granddaughter and myself. Your knowledge, professionalism and kindness were outstanding. Reception: So kind and caring. Enquiries dealt with compassionately with excellent signposting. A big pat on the back to you all. I dread to think where this city would be without your organisation.

Parent/Carer

Jodie was very nice and helpful when I didn't know what to do about my anxiety. I am finished now and feel confident to manage my anxiety myself and know a lot about it to help others, I feel a lot less anxious

Young Person