When children are referred to therapy, often the adults in their lives are at their wit’s end, the school is feeling desperate and parents are left feeling helpless or feel as though they are bad parents. The child generally takes on these negative projections and unintentionally starts acting the way others perceive them. As a result they frequently play into these negative expectations and an unhealthy and problem saturated cycle ensues.

Imagine an environment where the same adults are able to empower the child to be the best version of themselves. An environment where they can explore different possibilities. Imagine a space where a problem does not become a label and diagnosis, but is approached with sustainable solution building possibilities and achievable goals within a short timeframe. This is Solution Focused Therapy. Instead of looking back, I look forward and focus on externalising the problem. so the child can feel liberated and is invited to work towards a preferred future that allows for growth and positive outcomes. This in turn builds healthy relationships and success in school.

Through the Solution Focused approach not only does the child benefit, but so do the significant people (parents, teachers and friends) from the ripple effect of problem free talk and solution building. All parties facilitate and sustain the positive change and ultimately benefit from its impact.