For Parents & Carers (For children aged 5-10)
Bristol Parent Carers is excited to launch a new wellbeing service offering free, short-term support for parents and carers of children aged 5–10 who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges. Delivered by trained Children’s Wellbeing Practitioners (CWPs), this service focuses on empowering parents and carers with practical tools and strategies to support their child’s emotional wellbeing.
The service is grounded in the nationally recognised Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme, which ensures all interventions are evidence-based and aligned with NICE guidelines. CWPs are trained in low-intensity Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and parenting models such as Social Learning Theory—approaches proven to support positive family outcomes.
This is a short-term, low-intensity intervention delivered flexibly over 6 to 12 sessions. It’s designed to support parents and carers of children experiencing mild to moderate mental health challenges. Children with more complex or high-intensity needs may fall outside the scope of this service. Each referral is assessed individually based on severity and complexity. If this service isn’t the right fit, we’ll help identify alternative support or signpost you to more appropriate services.
What to expect:
- Weekly 1:1 sessions (30–60 minutes) for 6–12 weeks
- Delivered online or by phone for flexibility
- Personalised interventions, collaborative goal-setting, and practical tasks to try at home
CWPs can support a range of issues, including low mood, anxiety, panic attacks, phobias, and sleep problems. In some cases, they may also help with emotional regulation, OCD, low-risk self-harm, and concerning behaviour. If a child’s needs are more complex or high-risk, the team will help signpost to more appropriate services.
This service is open to self-referrals and is designed to be accessible, supportive, and empowering, helping you feel more confident and equipped to support your child’s wellbeing. To self refer, click the link below.