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Mental Health & Wellbeing
Supporting emotional wellbeing for both you and your child - with understanding, compassion, and care.
You’re not expected to navigate this alone
Looking after mental health and wellbeing can feel challenging at times - especially when you’re supporting both yourself and your child alongside the demands of everyday life.
You might be noticing changes in mood, anxiety, overwhelm, or simply feeling unsure about what support is needed or where to turn.
This space has been created to help you find trusted, evidence-informed support from people who understand both emotional wellbeing and the realities of family life.
What you’ll find here
Below, you’ll find a range of individuals and organisations who offer support across different areas of mental health and wellbeing.
Each contributor has been reviewed to ensure they align with RECAP values - combining credible knowledge, professional expertise, and where relevant, lived experience.
Remember!
Every child, family, and situation is different.
What works for one may not work for another and that’s okay.
This page is here to help you explore your options and find support that feels right for you and your child.
Start exploring
Browse the contributors below to find support that fits your needs.
Explore
Colchester Children's Counselling
Providing safe, supportive spaces for children to explore their feelings and emotional wellbeing.
What they offer:
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1:1 counselling for children and young people
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Support for a range of emotional and mental health needs
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Play-based and age-appropriate therapeutic approaches
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Support for anxiety, low mood, and life challenges
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Guidance for parents alongside therapeutic support
The Autism Wellbeing Project
What they offer:
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Workshops and training for parents, professionals, and organisations
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Wellbeing-focused programmes for autistic individuals
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Consultancy and support for services and settings
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Resources to support understanding, acceptance, and inclusive practice
Supporting autistic individuals and their families through a wellbeing-focused, neurodiversity-affirming approach.
Multi-Schools Council
What they offer:
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Support for schools to develop and strengthen school councils
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Training and resources to embed pupil voice and participation
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Opportunities for young people to influence decision-making
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Programmes and networks connecting schools and student leaders
Amplifying young people’s voices and supporting schools to embed meaningful pupil voice in education.
Know someone who should be here?
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