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Understanding Childhood Anxiety: Recognising the Signs
Childhood anxiety doesn’t always appear as panic. It often shows up as perfectionism, clinginess, irritability or physical symptoms. Recognising these signs is the first step in helping your child feel understood and supported.

Felicity Botterill
Nov 17, 20254 min read


How Trauma Affects the Brain and How Healing Can Begin
When you experience something overwhelming, it affects more than just your emotions. Trauma can change how your brain functions. Many people feel jumpy, forgetful, or unable to focus as they did before. You might even feel weak or like you are failing for not coping better. The reality is that these changes are not your fault. They are your brain’s way of trying to protect you. By understanding how trauma affects the brain, you can view your struggles with more compassion. Th

Felicity Botterill
Sep 5, 20254 min read


Recognising and Addressing Emotional Burnout in Helping Professions
Supporting sustainable wellbeing through clinical and wellbeing supervision In today’s increasingly demanding work culture, emotional burnout has become a growing concern across many professions. At Your Space Foundation, we are deeply committed to supporting individuals and organisations in recognising, understanding and preventing emotional burnout and compassion fatigue. Our work is underpinned by clinical insight, reflective supervision, and evidence-based strategies for

Felicity Botterill
Sep 1, 20254 min read


Supporting Your Child's Transition to Secondary School: A Summer Guide
The Transition to Secondary School: A Comprehensive Guide for Parents The transition to secondary school is one of the most important milestones in a child’s education journey. For many children, it brings a mix of excitement, curiosity, and anxiety. As a parent or carer, it can be difficult to know how best to support them emotionally and practically. At Your Space Foundation, we specialise in child counselling and mental health support for children and young people. We unde

Felicity Botterill
Aug 3, 20255 min read


Child Counselling: Your Questions Answered | Your Space Foundation
If your child is struggling emotionally, it can be difficult to know where to turn. Many parents and carers find themselves searching for answers, unsure whether counselling is the right step or what the process even looks like. At Your Space Foundation, our therapists hold specialist qualifications in child counselling and counselling for young people. We know that reaching out can feel daunting, and you likely have a lot of questions. This guide is here to help, offering cl

Felicity Botterill
Jul 28, 20255 min read


Supporting Children Through Summer: Navigating the Challenges Together
The school summer holidays are often imagined as a time for family fun, rest, and play. However, for many parents, the reality can be quite different. The long break from school often brings emotional ups and downs, disrupted routines, and unexpected behavioural changes. At Your Space Foundation, we specialise in supporting children, young people, and their families. We understand that summer, although filled with promise, can be one of the most emotionally complex times of t

Felicity Botterill
Jul 21, 20254 min read


Walk and Talk Group Therapy: A New Way to Support Young Adults
This summer, a new walk and talk group therapy programme is launching in Milton Keynes, featuring a fresh approach to emotional support. Starting in July 2025, Walk and Talk Therapy offers young adults aged 18 to 21 a chance to explore their mental health in an open, relaxed, and genuinely supportive environment. Held at the scenic Willen Lake, this five-week programme creates space for young people to talk, reflect, and connect—all while walking outdoors in nature. A Differe

Felicity Botterill
Jun 19, 20254 min read


Emotion Coaching: A Powerful Tool to Support Children’s Mental Health and Counselling Outcomes
Emotion coaching is a compassionate, evidence-based approach that supports children’s mental health by helping them recognise, understand, and manage their emotions. It complements counselling and therapy by reinforcing emotional skills at home, building resilience and stronger parent-child relationships. This blog explores the five key steps of emotion coaching and how it enhances emotional wellbeing in everyday life.

Felicity Botterill
May 27, 20257 min read


The Importance of Nature for Our Wellbeing
Nature offers us a space where we don’t have to perform or produce, a chance to simply be. This stillness is deeply nourishing, particularly for those caring for others or experiencing emotional overwhelm.

Felicity Botterill
May 14, 20253 min read


Single-Session Therapy for Young People: Quick, Effective Mental Health Support
Single-session therapy (SST) provides quick, effective mental health support for young people. Learn how it works and its key benefits.

Felicity Botterill
Mar 10, 20253 min read


Building a Sensory Box for Emotional Regulation: A Practical Tool for Children
Support your child's mental health by building a personalised sensory box for emotional regulation

Felicity Botterill
Feb 24, 20253 min read


How Childrens Counselling Can Help Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA)
Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA), a complex issue that can have a significant impact on a child’s well-being, education, and family

Felicity Botterill
Feb 17, 20253 min read


Supporting Your Child Through Therapy
Supporting your child through therapy can seem daunting. Here's ten ways to support them effectively

Felicity Botterill
Feb 10, 20253 min read


Celebrating 1 year of Your Space Foundation providing counselling to children and young people
As we celebrate our first year in operation, we take a moment to reflect on the incredible journey we’ve had so far.

Felicity Botterill
Feb 5, 20252 min read
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