Songbird Coaching & Support Services

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🎓Teacher, SENDCo and Deputy Head 20+yrs
🧠Specialist Mental Health Lead
🚸Qualified Child & Teen Mental Health Coach

✨Providing a safe space for children & teens to develop the mental health skills they need to T H R I V E ✨

We're constantly juggling so many things in life- work, family, health, friendships and personal time so its easy to see...
15/09/2025

We're constantly juggling so many things in life- work, family, health, friendships and personal time so its easy to see how the areas in our lives can easily become unbalanced 🤪

Completing a Life Wheel gives us a clear, visual snapshot of where we are investing our energy and where we might be neglecting ourselves. For our children and teens, it allows them to see where they're strong and where they might want to grow and it allows us to see into their world, allowing us to guide them in making better choices, planning positive changes, and setting achievable goals ✨

Want to give it a go?

✏️Record what you do in each area.
✏️Score each life section out of 10 in terms of the level of satisfaction gained from that area of life, and then out of 10 in terms of time given to each area.

🔎Look at the results - what do they tell you? Does the time spent vs. satisfaction correlate? Are there any areas that you or your child/teen spend significantly more or less time working on? What actionable steps can you take to make the wheel more balanced?

Just as a bicycle wheel needs balanced spokes to roll smoothly and stay on track, our own "life wheel" needs all its parts to be in balance for a happy, stable life 🚴🏼🧠

The back-to-school thoughts are creeping in... 🎒 You might be noticing a shift in your child's mood, a change in sleep p...
29/08/2025

The back-to-school thoughts are creeping in... 🎒 You might be noticing a shift in your child's mood, a change in sleep patterns, or even physical symptoms like tummy aches. These are some of the common and normal reactions in anticipation of transition or change.

Returning to school can be distressing for our children and young people for many reasons...

🧠Fear of the unknown

🧠Social worries

🧠Academic concerns

🧠Separation anxiety

🧠Routine shift

The length of time they have been away from school makes shifting from the freedom and unstructured nature of summer, to the routine and demands of the school environment a tricky one!

The good news is, there are things your child/teen can do. Prepare their minds and bodies for this next step, with these 8 proactive tips ✔️

(P.s. These also apply to anyone transitioning to something new 😉)

We are honoured to be shortlisted again, having won this award back in 2021 ✨ and our commitment to wellbeing has never ...
28/08/2025

We are honoured to be shortlisted again, having won this award back in 2021 ✨ and our commitment to wellbeing has never been stronger.

“A huge part of that is our wellbeing programme, led so thoughtfully by Mrs Wharton and Ruby the therapy dog. At Polam, wellbeing isn’t a box-ticking exercise - it underpins everything we do. When children feel safe, happy and valued, they thrive. That naturally leads to the excellent academic outcomes we’re known for” (Marketing and Admissions Manager, Polam School)

Our pupils, from Reception to Year 2 attend weekly, timetabled lessons that focus on resilience which I have the honour of planning and delivering. By teaching our students about mental health, we are not just providing them with another lesson; we are giving them the foundation for a life of resilience. When a child's mind is healthy, they have the capacity to learn, to connect, and to T H R I V E 💫

If you would like to find out more, get in touch to arrange a tour and see the big impact our little school is having on children's mental health. 🧠

🧠Offering a safe space for Children & Teens✨ 1:1 Mental Health Coaching✍️1:1 Drawing & Talking Sessions 📍Bedfordshire & ...
21/08/2025

🧠Offering a safe space for Children & Teens
✨ 1:1 Mental Health Coaching
✍️1:1 Drawing & Talking Sessions

📍Bedfordshire & Surroundings towns and villages

For more information, get in touch to arrange a free 30 mins discovery call! 📞

I often get asked about the "services" part of Songbird, so here they are! ✨The pursuit of knowledge is definitely a jou...
20/08/2025

I often get asked about the "services" part of Songbird, so here they are! ✨

The pursuit of knowledge is definitely a journey without a finish line and I am a firm believer in the importance of investing in your own development & seeking out new opportunities for learning. I am proud to share some of the qualifications I have gained along the way, supporting the work that I do with children and young people...

🧠Child and Adolescent Mental Health Coach Level 4
🧠Batchelor of Education degree with honours and QTS
🧠National Award for SEN Coordination
🧠 IPSEA Law Level 2
🧠 Mental Health First Aider Level 4
🧠 Drawing and Talking Practitioner
🧠 TEAACH Trained
🧠 Sensory Needs Practitioner

Introducing our most popular team member: R U B Y  🐾🐾Pets as Therapy trained ✔️🐾Excellent mood booster! 😆🐾Good at calmin...
15/08/2025

Introducing our most popular team member:
R U B Y 🐾

🐾Pets as Therapy trained ✔️
🐾Excellent mood booster! 😆
🐾Good at calming the nervous system (& luring you in for strokes!) 💛

Ruby loves getting out and about in the community! DM for 1:1 or group visits! 🐾

These might seem simple, but they are a fantastic resource with countless benefits and a resource I use with many childr...
05/08/2025

These might seem simple, but they are a fantastic resource with countless benefits and a resource I use with many children and teens.

Peg dolls provide a safe and gentle way for young people to explore big feelings and complex relationships. When words are hard to find, these little figures can become a language of their own.

They help to:

🗣Externalise Emotions: Instead of carrying a heavy feeling inside, a child can use a peg doll to represent it, making it easier to talk about and understand.

🤼Map Out Relationships: Whether it's family dynamics, friendships, or classroom challenges, arranging the dolls can visually clarify a situation and help a young person see it from a new perspective.

📖Tell Their Story: They can be used to act out events, explore different outcomes, and build a narrative that helps process their experiences in a creative, low-pressure way.

It’s all about creating a bridge between their inner world and what they can express.

The most impactful tools are often the simplest. Give them a try! ✨

My Coaching Home: A Space for Growth & Well-being! 🏡Kempston Therapy Rooms is located on the main high street in Kempsto...
04/08/2025

My Coaching Home: A Space for Growth & Well-being! 🏡

Kempston Therapy Rooms is located on the main high street in Kempston and offers a calm, peaceful and private setting for 1:1 sessions. The location is also home to other dedicated mental health and well-being professionals, creating a collaborative and supportive hub.

🔗 Discover more about the rooms and services available at: www.kempstontherapyrooms.co.uk

"All behaviour is communication" Our actions always communicate something, even if we haven’t consciously done so 🗣️Ever...
02/08/2025

"All behaviour is communication"
Our actions always communicate something, even if we haven’t consciously done so 🗣️

Everyone who knows me well, knows that this is something I live by. As a Mum, SENDCo and Coach this phrase has given me a profound amount of comfort during many a challenging moment Focussing on the W H Y fundamentally shifts our perspective, directly leading to a reduction in stress, blame, helps calm emotional responses (from both sides 😉) builds connection and trust 🔗

A huge welcome to my page! ✨Here you will find plenty of child and teen mental health resources, activities and guidance...
01/08/2025

A huge welcome to my page! ✨

Here you will find plenty of child and teen mental health resources, activities and guidance 🧠 ✨

I am currently the Deputy Head, SENDCo & Specialist Wellbeing Teacher in an amazing local pre-prep

Qualifying as a Child and Adolescent Mental Health Coach in April 🧠I have since been supporting children and teens on a 1:1 basis both in and outside of school.

Ive now supported over 20 families locally and carried out over 100 coaching hours so if you think your child or a child you know could benefit from my support please do get in touch or share my page.

The average wait after being referred to mental health services was 392 days in 2023/24. 171,134 had their referral closed before accessing support.  Let’s give these children the early support they need without long waiting times and thesholds. 💪🏼

Cara ✨



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