A Safe Space to Begin Healing
Specialist, trauma-informed assessment and therapy for children who have experienced adversity.
What we offer
Trauma in childhood can take many forms — abuse, neglect, loss, domestic violence, accidents, medical experiences or the cumulative effects of ongoing stress and adversity. Whatever your child has experienced, their responses are real, valid and understandable — and with the right support, recovery is possible. At Abacus Psychology Service, our specialist trauma team includes Clinical and Counselling Psychologists and trauma therapists with extensive experience supporting children, young people and families through the complex aftermath of traumatic experience.
Why Trauma-Informed Support is Essential
When children experience trauma, it changes the way their brain and body respond to the world. What can look like naughtiness, defiance or emotional immaturity is often a child doing their best to cope with something overwhelming. Without trauma-informed support, these children are frequently misunderstood — labelled, punished or excluded when what they need is compassionate, specialist intervention. Early, effective trauma therapy can significantly improve outcomes for children — reducing the impact on mental health, attachment, learning and relationships.
Our Trauma Support Services for Children
Trauma Assessment
We conduct thorough, sensitive assessments of children's trauma histories and their psychological impact — providing detailed formulations that inform therapeutic planning and support other professionals.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based trauma therapy that helps children process traumatic memories safely and effectively.
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy
DDP is a specialist approach for children who have experienced developmental trauma and attachment difficulties — often those who have been in care or adoptive families.
Trauma-Informed CBT
We offer trauma-focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for children and young people, adapted to their age and developmental level.
Family & Carer Support
We work closely with parents, carers and foster families — helping them understand trauma responses, develop therapeutic parenting strategies and feel supported in their vital role.
School & Professional Consultation
We provide consultation and training for schools and other professionals working with traumatised children — building understanding and improving responses.
