At CALMSS, young people aged sixteen to twenty-one often arrive burdened by emotional overwhelm, silenced by years of not being heard, or adrift from any clear sense of who they are. Some carry trauma that has never been named, while others simply feel lost in a world that expects resilience without offering safety. What they all have in common is the quiet hope that something could be different.

Through our trauma-informed, relational approach, we create a space where trust can be rebuilt, where emotions can be understood rather than feared, and where identity is gently reclaimed. In time, and with care, we begin to witness the most remarkable transformations. Self-doubt begins to soften into self-belief, and the weight of isolation gives way to meaningful connection. A sense of purpose starts to take root, not because we tell young people who they should be, but because they are finally given the space to become who they truly are.

Alongside SMART goal setting, we provide a broad range of evidence-informed therapeutic interventions, thoughtfully designed to meet young people at their own emotional and developmental stage. This includes trauma-informed Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Attachment-Based Therapy (ABT), both of which support the exploration of thoughts, behaviours, and relationships within a safe, structured environment.

Our approach also incorporates Person-Centred Therapy, which creates a gentle and non-directive space where young people feel accepted, understood, and free to explore their experiences at their own pace. In addition, we offer Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, which helps individuals to recognise their own strengths and resources, and to move towards meaningful, achievable change.

Therapeutic listening, mindfulness practices, and somatic regulation techniques are embedded throughout our work, as are creative methods of expression, including drama, movement, and narrative-based exploration. These therapeutic interventions are delivered through a combination of individual and group sessions, always adapted to the needs of the young person.

Alongside therapeutic work, we offer life planning support and guidance relating to education, training, and employment opportunities. Our intention is to enable young people to enter adulthood with greater clarity, confidence, and emotional resilience, and to walk alongside them as they rediscover their identity and their voice.