Foundations Child & Family Therapy

19/11/2025

Looking for calmer, sensory-friendly ways to enjoy the festive season?🎄✨
We’ve collated a list of relaxed Christmas events, designed with SEN families in mind—lower volume, gentle lighting, and welcoming spaces for everyone. ——> scroll to see where you can visit relaxed light shows, pantomimes, train rides and Christmas experiences throughout November and December.
Browse, share, and enjoy a Christmas that feels comfortable for all. 💛

18/11/2025

Our clients’ testimonials highlight the meaningful difference our services make.
From experiences of an assessment process, to how we delivered personalised therapy for an adult or child. Feedback fuels our commitment to support every individual in an environment that encourages understanding, kindness, and confidence.
📣 Read their real experiences.

17/11/2025

17/11/2025

Take a look at some of the masterpieces they made!

Basecamp is a neuroaffirming group for girls. A safe and nurturing opportunity to connect, share, and explore interests together, in an environment that encourages understanding, kindness, and confidence.
The group is led by Natasha White, Autism Coach and Aishling Dempsey, Autistic Assistant Psychologist. Monthly, 4-5pm.
If you missed the November session, don't worry, there will be another on Friday 5th December!

16/11/2025

The Crew is back for November! Join us on Wednesday 26th to make friends, have fun and enjoy more exciting activities.

Sessions are designed for Autistic boys in primary school year 4 and above and tailored to our group members' individual interests.
Don't forget, The Crew runs monthly so if you can’t make a session, don’t worry, you can always join us next month!

Where: 162 High Street, Tonbridge.
When: Wednesday 26th November, 4 - 5pm
Cost: £7 per session

𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝗶𝗻 𝘁𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗮 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗼𝗿 𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗱 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲:
Email: info@foundationschildtherapy.com
Phone: 0744 3735 733

13/11/2025

Happy World Kindness Day! 💛🌍

Today is a beautiful reminder that even the smallest acts of kindness can make a big difference. A smile, a kind word, holding the door open, checking in on a friend, or simply listening - these simple gestures can brighten someone’s day and help build a more caring, inclusive world for us all.
Kindness costs nothing but means everything, so take a moment today (and every day!) to spread compassion, understanding, and positivity wherever you go.
✨ Smile at a stranger, support a local cause, practice patience, give someone a compliment or include someone who might feel left out. Together, we can make kindness contagious. 💫

12/11/2025

It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our friend and colleague, Tim.

As a family therapist, he brought light, understanding, and compassion to everyone he worked with. Though he is no longer with us, his influence lives on in the lives he helped shape. He will always be part of our Foundations family.

11/11/2025

Thank you very much - what an honour.

Congratulations to Foundations Child & Family Therapy on being Highly Commended at this year's Kent Mental Wellbeing Awards.

Fifty of the top initiatives, organisations and individuals from Kent, Medway, Bexley and Bromley that deliver work focusing on kindness and compassion, wellbeing or mental health were named winners and a further 100 announced as Highly Commended.

To submit a nomination for the 2026 awards visit: www.kentmentalwellbeingawards.org.uk

11/11/2025

🌟 Basecamp is back! A neuroaffirming space for girls to connect, grow, and shine! 🌟

At Basecamp, everyone is welcomed, valued, and celebrated for exactly who they are.
This is a safe, supportive space where girls can explore their strengths, share experiences, and build genuine friendships in an environment that encourages understanding, kindness, and confidence.
This group runs monthly, 4-5pm. If you miss a session, don't worry, there will be another next month!

07/11/2025

Meet the team based at our new serenely located therapy and assessment rooms in Ashurst, West Sussex!

At this charming setting, therapy sessions and assessments are offered by our dedicated professionals, Dr Amy Clare and Philippa Lewis. Scroll the images to learn a little bit more about our wonderful practitioners --->

The same high-quality care and support you have come to expect from Foundations, in a more tranquil setting.

Feel free to reach out for more information or to schedule an appointment.
Email: info@foundationschildtherapy.com
Phone: 0744 3735 733

If you are in West Sussex, we can't wait to welcome you to our Ashurst space and begin this journey together!

05/11/2025

Fireworks are fun for many, but they aren't everyone's cup of tea...

For some children, especially those with sensory sensitivities, fireworks can be incredibly overwhelming. The bright lights, loud bangs, and unpredictability might trigger anxiety, fear, or sensory overload.

So how can you help them?
Talk ahead of time: Explain what fireworks are and what they’ll sound like - videos or books with pictures or illustrations can help.
Bring noise-cancelling headphones, ear defenders, or a cozy blanket so they feel safe and comfortable. Watching from indoors or from a further distance can also make a big difference to how loud or overwhelming they might feel.
Ultimately, it's important to give your child some control. Let them decide how long to stay or when they need a break - it’s okay if fireworks aren’t fun for them, every child experiences the world differently.⭐