Be Balanced Be You

19/08/2025

Therapeutic Movement Sessions for those with Additional Needs

Who It’s For
Key groups that we work with:
o ADHD
o ADD
o Autism
o neuro diverse
o anxiety
o confidence & self esteem needs
o social, emotional, behavioural difficulties and mental health (SEBD and SEMH)
o executive function challenges
o transitional struggles
o a learning disability
o sensory issues
o Downs syndrome
o cerebral palsy
o other conditions that complicate learning

What to Expect in a Session
Participants engage in a carefully structured therapeutic experience within a safe and supportive environment. Sessions are delivered at a pace that respects individual tolerance, comfort, and readiness.
Activities are designed to be calming and engaging, providing opportunities for:
• Gentle, rhythmic movement to support regulation
• Opportunities to develop balance, coordination, and core strength
• Graded sensory input within a predictable and controlled setting
• Therapeutic interactions that encourage communication and social skills

Key Benefits

Emotional Regulation & Wellbeing
• Reduces anxiety and supports calmer states
• Enhances self-soothing and coping strategies

Cognitive & Attention Skills
• Improves focus, concentration, and impulse control
• Develops planning, sequencing, and problem-solving abilities

Physical Development
• Builds core stability, posture, balance, and motor coordination
• Increases body awareness and confidence in movement

Sensory Integration
• Provides safe and structured multi-sensory input
• Improves sensory processing and adaptability to daily environments

Social & Communication Skills
• Encourages turn-taking, interaction, and cooperative play
• Supports the development of both verbal and non-verbal communication

Self-Esteem & Confidence
• Promotes resilience through achievable challenges
• Enhances confidence to apply new skills in everyday life

Outcomes Observed
Families, carers, and professionals frequently report:
• Greater emotional stability and reduced anxiety
• Improved physical ability and body confidence
• Increased engagement in learning and social participation

19/08/2025

"The crier does not write the proclamation"

Did you know among those experiencing “school distress,” 92 % were neurodivergent and 83 % autistic.

Autistic children ~ 40–60% persistence absence than peers.
ADHD children ~ 60% more absences than peers.
ASD + ADHD ~ Highest refusal rates
(**links to research at bottom of the page).

It is imperative that ASD/ADHD children learn coping skills, regulation and effective communication, and are supported so that they can remain in school as the statistics are deeply concerning!! of “those in custody, up to 30.1% of young people were found to have ADHD (five times that of the general population), and this escalates to a tenfold increase in prevalence among imprisoned adults (26.2%)” (Royal College of Psychiatrists, nd).

As “9% of those that had ever been persistently absent were also cautioned or sentenced for an offence” (Department of Education, 2022) and statistics show that “(54.8%) of the 5,687 people who had been imprisoned by the age of 24 years first interacted with the criminal justice system while still of school age” (Office for National Statistics, 2023).

ADHD impacts decision making ability, Children with ADHD have impulsive behavioural problems, attentional difficulties, inflexible thinking and will also exhibit emotional dysregulation resulting in violent outbursts and executive functioning challenges, predisposing them to impairment in processing long-term consequences. This will greatly affect their ability to make good decisions as those with “impulsive personality were associated with continuing to offend into early middle age” (The University of Edinburgh, 2022).

Early intervention is crucial!!

Who are we?

At Be Balanced Be You, we specialise in 1-2-1 Therapeutic Riding. Children and adults who benefit greatly from the services that we provide include ADHD, ADD, ASD (autism), neuro diverse, anxiety, confidence & self esteem needs, social, emotional, behavioural difficulties and mental health (SEBD and SEMH), executive function challenges, transitional struggles, a learning disability, sensory issues, Downs syndrome or other conditions that complicate learning.

Our caring, knowledgeable, empathic staff tailor all therapy sessions to suit the individual developmental needs and/or challenges faced by that person.
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**Supporting research:
Clarke, S.‑B., Benham‑Clarke, S., et al. (2023). Educational experiences of young people with ADHD in the UK: Secondary analysis of qualitative data from the CATCh‑uS mixed‑methods study. British Journal of Educational Psychology.

Cornish, K., Tapper, A., et al. (2021). Association of school absence and exclusion with recorded neurodevelopmental disorders in Wales: A cohort study. The Lancet Psychiatry, 8(1), 5–15. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2215‑0366(21)00367‑9.

Department of Education (2022) Education, children's social care and offending. Available at: https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/.../Education...

May, F., Ford, T., Janssens, A., Newlove‑Delgado, T., Russell, A. E., Salim, J., Ukoumunne, O., & Hayes, R. A. (2021). Attainment, attendance and school difficulties in UK primary school children with probable ADHD. British Journal of Educational Psychology, 91, 442–462.

McClemont, A. J., Morton, H. E., Gillis, J. M., & Romanczyk, R. G. (2020). Brief report: Predictors of school refusal due to bullying in children with autism spectrum disorder and attention‑deficit/hyperactivity disorder. Journal of Autism and Developmental Disorders.

Office for National Statistics (2023) The links between young people being imprisoned, pupil background and school quality. Available at:https://www.ons.gov.uk/.../thelinksbetweenyoun.../2023-01-27
Royal College of Psychiatrists (nd) “Blame it on the Brain”: Exploring ADHD as a Criminogenic Factor. Available at: https://www.rcpsych.ac.uk/.../ls---blame-it-on-the-brain...?

The University of Edinburgh (2022) Childhood trauma linked to risk of adult crime Available at: https://www.ed.ac.uk/.../vulnerable-children-more-likely...

Totsika, V., Hastings, R. P., Dutton, Y., Worsley, A., Melvin, G., Gray, K., Tonge, B., & Heyne, D. (2020). Types and correlates of school non‑attendance in students with autism spectrum disorders. Autism, 24(7), 1639–1649.

16/08/2025

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15/08/2025

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09/08/2025

When the parents know you to well 😂 and then you get a creative kiddo to sort the back ground 🤣

03/08/2025

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29/07/2025

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28/07/2025

You Are Not Less. You’re Just Not Seeing Your Worth—Yet.

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If you constantly feel “not good enough,” compare yourself to others, or doubt your value—you’re not alone.

Low self-esteem doesn’t define who you are. It’s a story shaped by past wounds, harsh voices, and unrealistic expectations. But that story can change.

With the help of a qualified counsellor, you can begin to:
🌱 Challenge self-doubt and negative self-talk
🛠 Rebuild confidence from the inside out
💬 Speak to yourself with compassion, not criticism

You don’t need to be “fixed”—you need to be seen, heard, and supported.

You are already enough. Let therapy help you believe it.

24/07/2025

Grief Changes Everything. You Don’t Have to Face It Alone.

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When you’ve lost someone—or something—you deeply loved, the world can feel unfamiliar, heavy, and painfully quiet.

Grief isn’t something you “get over.” It’s something you learn to carry—and you don’t have to carry it by yourself.

At Be Balanced Be You, therapy is delivered by a qualified counsellor who understands the complexity of loss. Whether you’re coping with the death of a loved one, a major life change, or unresolved pain, we’re here to support you with care, compassion, and expertise.

🌿 Gentle, non-judgmental support
💬 Talk at your own pace
📅 Flexible sessions, on your terms

There is no right way to grieve—only your way. And we’ll walk with you through it.

21/07/2025

Depression Feels Heavy. You Don’t Have to Carry It Alone.

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If you’re feeling numb, drained, or stuck in a darkness that just won’t lift—you’re not weak. You’re human. And help is real.

Depression lies. It tells you that nothing will change. But healing is possible—with the right support.

At Be Balanced Be You, counselling is delivered by a qualified counsellor who understand depression and how to guide you through it—at your pace, on your terms.

💬 Private, judgment-free online therapy
🧠 Evidence-based tools to cope and heal
📅 Flexible scheduling that fits your life

17/07/2025

Feeling Overwhelmed? You're Not Alone.

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Anxiety can make even the smallest tasks feel impossible. Stress can wear you down until you're running on empty. If you're feeling constantly on edge, exhausted, or unable to shut your mind off—you don’t have to keep struggling in silence.

🌿 You deserve relief—and support that truly helps.
Through counseling, you can learn how to manage anxiety, reduce stress, and feel more in control of your thoughts and emotions.

At Be Balanced Be You, therapy is:
✅ Convenient and confidential
✅ Matched to your needs and schedule
✅ Delivered by a qualified counsellor who understand anxiety

Imagine feeling calm again. More present. More you.

📩 Take the first step—therapy can help you breathe again.