Our Approach
Good Friends
We match children and young people's needs to their peer groups and focus our expertise to their needs
Therapeutic Care
Our wrap around support provides a complete holistic package of care, therapy and education
Family Environment
Our homes are designed with a strong family ethos of nurture, empathy and unconditional positive regard
Suitable Facilities
Comfortable and private living spaces are vital for the growth of every child and young person, along with communal spaces to relax
Enriching Atmosphere
We focus on ensuring our children and young people have positive, happy memories of their time in care, that will last a lifetime
Holiday Vacations
Short trips create experiences congruent with a family environment, helping children and young people create happy memories
Phased Independence
We support children and young people to develop emotional, psychological and social independence and facilitate transitions on to independent living

Helm Discovery: Pathway to Healing and Recovery

Referral, Admission, and Transition
0-4 Weeks
Observation
0-12 Weeks
Assessment
0-12 Weeks
Safe/Secure Base
0-24 Weeks
Intervention
Based On Individual Needs
Stabilisation
24 Weeks
Developing Independance
Based On Individual Needs
Independence
Based On Individual Needs
Our services and interventions: Supporting Parents, Empowering Children

At Helm Care Services we deliver a wide range of care. We offer support for children and young people with diverse backgrounds and specific needs. Our interventions are determined following assessment and are in line with the current evidenced based practice. Our interventions include, but are not limited to:

Systematic Approach

Our systemic approach focuses on the whole family system, where we value families' contribution to recovery. As such we offer all families psychoeducation through therapy sessions, psychological toolkits, and direct training, including The Triple P parenting course and the Solihull approach. We strive to repair relationships and equip both child and family with the knowledge and skills to build brighter futures.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

We have specialist Cognitive Behaviour Therapists who work with children and young people to treat difficulties such as depression and anxiety.

CBT can also be used to treat Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), panic disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder and social phobia. It also figures in the treatment of eating disorders, addictions and psychosis.

Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)

We have Psychotherapists who work with children and young people who experienced significant trauma and disturbing life experiences.

Repeated studies show that by using EMDR therapy people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference.

It is widely assumed that severe emotional pain requires a long time to heal. EMDR therapy demonstrates that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma in the same way that the body recovers from physical trauma.

“Therapy isn’t about having someone else navigate your path; it’s about learning to steer your own ship through life’s storms.”

Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)

We have specialist therapists that work with children and young people who experience anxiety, depression and/or relationship difficulties, and those who have experienced bereavement.

Solution Focused Therapy also referred to as Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Solution Focused Therapy also referred to as Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) - We have specialist therapists that work with children and young people who have a range of emotional and mental health difficulties. SFBT can be used as a standalone therapeutic intervention, or it can be used in conjunction with other therapy styles and treatments.

Though not a cure for psychiatric disorders such as depression or schizophrenia, SFBT may help improve quality of life for those who suffer from these conditions. SFBT focuses on self-development, growth and responsibility. It is goal-directed and focuses on building solutions, rather than on problem-solving.

Animal Therapy

Animal therapy or pet therapy refers to the use of animals as a way to help people cope with and recover from some physical and mental health conditions.

Animals may be able to provide comfort and reduce stress/ anxiety, making it easier for a child and young person to access specific therapy. Using animals and pets in this way complements and enhances other therapies, but it does not substitute them.

Animal therapy builds on a concept called the human-animal bond, which describes people's desire to interact with and relate to animals. Many people can form a bond with a friendly animal by interacting with them. A child and young person can experience a calming effect as a result of this bond.

This bond can help the child and young person in a variety of ways, including reducing boredom, increasing activity through walks and play, providing companionship and decreasing loneliness, increasing social interactions, improving mood, and general well-being.

Overall, the goal of animal or pet therapy is to alleviate or help children and young people to manage symptoms of various conditions.

Helm care services are able to facilitate carefully planned and risk-assessed animal therapy sessions for our children and young people according to their specific needs.

Ecotherapy

Ecotherapy is a type of therapeutic intervention which entails participating in outdoor activities in nature. Depending on whether the activity emphasises exercise, horticulture (gardening), or therapy, people may use different words to describe ecotherapy. Green exercise, green care, green therapy, and horticultural therapy are some phrases you may hear.

There is no single definition of ecotherapy, but it is frequently used to describe a regular, structured activity that:

  • Is led by trained professional (sometimes a therapist), who is there for support
  • Is focused on doing an activity rather than health
  • Takes place in a green environment
  • Is related to exploring and appreciating the natural world
  • Involves spending time with other people, although you can always choose to interact at your own pace

At Helm Care Services, we provide all our children and young people eco opportunities within our own private gardens or within the wider community.