Grounded Youth brings qualified SEMH specialists directly into schools — providing therapeutic group programmes for young people who can't wait for CAMHS.
We design and deliver structured group programmes that address the SEMH needs schools are seeing every day. No referral waiting lists. No burden on your staff. Just qualified, evidence-based support, on your site, in your timetable.
Structured, session-by-session programmes delivered to small groups of 4–8 students. Each course is cumulative — building skills and insight week by week.
All programmes are grounded in CBT and ACT — clinically validated approaches, adapted for in-school group delivery with young people.
Pre and post standardised measures on every course. You get scored impact data for your records, your SENCO, and Ofsted.
Our programmes are designed to work in both environments — adapting delivery style and grouping to what your students need.
For students in mainstream primary and secondary settings who are showing early signs of SEMH difficulty, or who have been identified as vulnerable by pastoral or SENCO teams. We integrate into your existing support structure without disrupting the school day.
For specialist SEMH schools and alternative provision where students have complex, identified social, emotional and mental health needs. Our practitioners have direct experience working in SEMH environments and adapt delivery accordingly.
All Grounded Youth programmes are delivered by SEMH-specialist practitioners with hands-on experience working with young people in both mainstream and specialist settings. We don't send consultants — we send people who have been in the room.
CBT-trained and ACT-informed practitioners, working toward or holding BABCP / BACP accreditation and under active clinical supervision.
Direct experience as HLTAs, therapists, and group facilitators in both specialist SEMH schools and mainstream secondary settings.
All practitioners are Enhanced DBS checked and trained in safeguarding. We work within your school's existing DSL structure.
All clinical work is conducted under supervision. We follow GDPR-compliant record-keeping and provide full session documentation.
Grounded Youth practitioners integrate with your SENCO, pastoral leads, and DSL. We provide the clinical delivery. You stay in control of who we see, when we see them, and how we feed back to you.
Each programme is a standalone 6-week course, designed to be delivered repeatedly to new groups throughout the year.
A 6-week group anger management programme grounded in CBT and ACT. Students leave with a personal value, a defusion technique, and a repair strategy — all on one card, to keep.
A structured group programme for young people experiencing social anxiety. Coming in 2027.
Get notified when available →A group programme addressing low mood and depression in school-age young people. Coming in 2027.
Get notified when available →Designed to integrate seamlessly — no burden on your staff, full documentation, and measurable outcomes you can actually use.
Pre and post SDQ plus a programme-specific measure on every course. You receive scored impact data to support your SENCO records and Ofsted evidence base.
Targeted SEMH provision for your most vulnerable students — a clearly justifiable and documented use of Pupil Premium.
Session-by-session facilitator notes for every course. Everything your SENCO needs for records, reviews, and reporting — ready to hand over at the end of each programme.
Fully externally delivered. All we need from your school is a room and an initial referral. No staff time required to run sessions or take notes.
Whether you're ready to book a programme or just want to find out more, drop us an email and we'll get back to you. Happy to answer any questions with no commitment.