Business Details
Empowering Children Through Specialist Therapy
KidsAid is a dedicated children's charity operating across the Midlands, specialising in trauma-informed therapy for children and young people. Established to address critical gaps in mental health support, we provide tailored therapeutic interventions for those affected by abuse, neglect, domestic violence, and adverse childhood experiences. Our multidisciplinary team of certified art therapists, play therapists, and creative therapists delivers long-term support rooted in early intervention principles. By collaborating closely with schools and local communities, we ensure accessibility to vital services through subsidised programmes funded by donations and pupil premium resources.Our clinical expertise addresses emotional difficulties, attachment issues, and mental health conditions, empowering young individuals to build resilience and achieve positive life outcomes. With a proven track record of transforming children's confidence and emotional wellbeing, we maintain transparent communication channels with parents and professionals while adhering to rigorous safeguarding standards. Our operations in Northampton serve as a model for sustainable youth mental health support nationwide.
Services
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Art Therapy
Play Therapy
Creative Therapies
School Partnerships
Parent Support
Professional Development
Attachment Support
Mental Health Interventions
Community Programmes
Highlights and features
- We provide long-term, trauma-informed therapy tailored to each individual
- Our multidisciplinary team includes certified art, play, and creative therapists
- We maintain 15+ years of combined clinical expertise in childhood trauma recovery
- Our school partnership model ensures accessible mental health support
- We guarantee safeguarded, ethical therapeutic practices aligned with NHS standards
What people say
Transformed children's confidence
Dramatically reduced behaviour incidents
Excellent communication
Positive presence in school
Long-term support effectiveness
Services
Trauma-Informed Therapy
Specialist therapeutic interventions addressing trauma from abuse, neglect, and adverse childhood experiences. Our clinicians employ evidence-based practices to build emotional resilience in children aged 5-18. Each programme combines clinical assessment with creative expression to facilitate healing.
Art Therapy
Structured art-based sessions enabling non-verbal expression of complex emotions. Certified therapists guide children through artistic processes to improve self-esteem and emotional regulation. Sessions incorporate painting, drawing, and mixed media techniques tailored to individual needs.
Play Therapy
Developmentally appropriate play sessions for younger children to process traumatic experiences. Therapists use carefully selected materials to create safe spaces for emotional exploration. Techniques include sand tray therapy and therapeutic storytelling interventions.
School Partnerships
Collaborative programmes delivering in-school therapeutic support and staff wellbeing training. Services include group therapy sessions, attachment-focused interventions, and professional development workshops for educators addressing mental health challenges in learning environments.
Creative Therapies
Multidisciplinary creative approaches combining music, movement, and drama therapies. Sessions are facilitated by specialists trained in non-traditional therapeutic modalities. These programmes particularly benefit children with communication difficulties or complex trauma presentations.
People
Rebecca
Chief Executive Officer
Leading KidsAid's strategic direction with 18 years' experience in child mental health services. Previously managed NHS trauma recovery programmes. Holds postgraduate qualifications in clinical leadership and child psychology.
Carla
Clinical Lead
Supervising clinical operations with 15+ years in trauma therapy. Specialises in attachment disorders and play-based interventions. Provides professional training to therapists and educational staff across the Midlands.
Tony Bates
Chair
Overseeing governance with extensive charity sector experience. Previously chaired mental health advisory boards. Ensures organisational compliance with regulatory standards while supporting strategic growth initiatives.
Kerry
Development Lead
Managing fundraising and community engagement programmes. Coordinates corporate partnerships and donor relations. Implements outreach strategies to expand service accessibility across Northamptonshire schools.
Julian
Business Manager
Administering operational logistics with 12 years in charity management. Oversees financial compliance, HR operations, and service delivery coordination. Ensures efficient resource allocation across therapeutic programmes.
Questions
What age groups do you support?
We provide therapy for children and young people aged 5-18 experiencing trauma-related mental health challenges.
How can schools access your services?
Schools can contact us directly via email to arrange tailored support packages using pupil premium funding.
What therapy types are available?
We offer art therapy, play therapy, creative therapies, and specialist trauma-informed interventions.
Do you accept self-referrals?
Referrals typically come through schools or safeguarding agencies, but we provide guidance for concerned parents.
How is therapy funded?
Services are subsidised through charitable donations, with schools often using pupil premium allocations.
What qualifications do your therapists hold?
All therapists are HCPC-registered with specialist trauma certifications and DBS clearance.
