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Testimonials

Testimonials 2022-01-24T15:17:37+00:00

Kind words from clients:

Our 6th former is becoming more confident and we look forward to the work continuing.

St Christopher School, Leigh-on-Sea, SENco , November 2021

We are seeing positive changes in the pupil

Greensward Academy, Hockley (Secondary), SENco, November 2021

Thank you for supporting our children and families throughout the lockdowns.

Earls Hall Primary, Southend, September 2021

Keeping  in touch with J throughout the difficulties of the last few years has been amazing. It has helped him come back to school with fewer worries than we expected.

Our Lady of Lourdes Primary, Leigh-on-Sea, SEN, April 2021

Thank you very much for all the support you have given this highly complex child over several years. It has contributed greatly to his positive journey to mainstream and more.

School Year Manager, Shoeburyness High, Shoeburyness, September 2020

Our child is responding really well to play therapy. It’s making a difference.

SENco Barons Court Primary, June 2020

This child seems very settled now. He may need further assistance and we know that we can call you to help again.

Darlinghurst Primary School, Westcliff-on-Sea, SEN, December 2019

Thanks for your invaluable input and advice about R.

Southchurch High School, Southend, SEN, October 2019

Thanks Dawn, you’ve made such a difference to R’s life. He is really engaging in school now.

Leigh North Street Primary School, Leigh-on-Sea. Apr 2019

The work that Dawn did with some of our pupils really helped them and us.

Saint Pierre School, Leigh-on-Sea, December 2017

Dawn has been with us for over 10 years now and her work is invaluable to our pupils’ mental well-being and confidence. Teachers, pupils and parents refer willingly knowing immediate help is in school for them.

Barons Court Primary School, Westcliff-on-Sea, December 2017

Dawn’s service worked excellently for the school, the pupils who were referred improved considerably.

Richmond Avenue Primary School, Shoeburyness, Feb 2014

Dawn has been a wonderful addition to our pastoral team with her consistent results in improving our pupils lives.

Thorpedene Primary, Southend-on-Sea, March 2014

Our parents have embraced Dawn’s service and are seeing the good results of it.

St Hilda’s Independent school, Southend-on-Sea, 2013

Thank you for your work at this school, it’s been a pleasure to see the difference it has made to those needy children with emotional difficulties.

Edwards Hall Primary School, Eastwood, November 2013

The objectives we gave Dawn were always met. She helped many pupils feel better.

Sacred Heart Primary School, Southend-on-Sea, 2011

Very happy with the work that has had a very positive impact on both children and teachers alike.

Merrylands Primary school, Basildon, June 2010

Excellent engagement with the pupils we referred. Great at giving teachers sound feedback and suggestions on how to manage the pupils referred. Ideally we would have this service full time, only budget restricts us!

Millhouse Infant School, Laindon, December 2009

Dawn’s easy approach to the children and teachers means she always gets the best results possible. The children love working with her.

Janet Duke Primary School, Laindon, July 2008

Other environments I work with:

  • Great Ormond Street Children’s Hospital, Tourettes Dept and department of Immunology.
  • Southend University Hospital, pediatric department.
  • Southend Borough Council Educational Psychologists
  • Reading Borough Council Social Services
  • Bristol Council Social Services
  • London Borough of Lambeth Council
  • Relate South Essex
  • Royal Brompton Hospital
  • Essex Social Services teams
  • Southend-on-Sea Social Services teams

Thank you for continuously being someone that he feels comfortable to talk to and someone he can trust

Long term therapy with a Fostered Child under Children in Care Team 2 in Essex, Jan 2021

I can see the positive difference your therapy has made to him and his parents.

Great Ormand Street Hospital, Medical team therapist around child. January 2020