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# Gateway Psychology

Psychological services for children, young people and families

## Sitemaps

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## Posts

- [Blog](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/blog/) - Updates and articles from Gateway Read our latest posts from Gateway here. You’ll find recent news from our team, as well as useful information and tips to help support your mental health. Some of our articles are aimed at parents and carers, while others are aimed at children and young people. “This Is My Place”:
- [“This Is My Place”: The Many Meanings of Belonging](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/this-is-my-place-the-many-meanings-of-belonging/) - Reflecting on how children experience place – in their homes, relationships, bodies and worlds – and why trauma can make belonging feel complicated Children’s Mental Health Week asks us to pause and think about a simple but powerful idea: “this is my place.” At first, it sounds straightforward. We picture bedrooms and classrooms, homes and
- [Parenting when the odds feel stacked](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/parenting-when-the-odds-feel-stacked/) - A compassionate look at why parenting feels hard after early adversity and how therapeutic support helps parents build safer, more connected relationships.
- [The Christmas Pudding of Belonging](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/the-christmas-pudding-of-belonging/) - A gentle guide to navigating Christmas with adopted, kinship and special guardianship children - managing emotions, easing stress and nurturing connection.
- [Big emotions in the festive term: a guide for schools](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/big-emotions-in-the-festive-term-a-guide-for-schools/) - Discover how schools can support pupils with early trauma during the Christmas build-up, with practical strategies to create calm, safety and predictability.
- [Building connection in policy and practice - National Adoption Week 2025](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/building-connection-in-policy-and-practice-national-adoption-week-2025/) - Discover how connection in policy and practice can strengthen adoption support, sustain families, and ensure children receive the care they need.
- [Caring for the carers: promoting wellbeing in residential children’s homes](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/caring-for-the-carers-promoting-wellbeing-in-residential-childrens-homes/) - Discover why staff wellbeing is vital in children’s residential homes. Learn how psychological support, training, and team culture improve care quality.
- [Staying connected as professionals - National Adoption Week 2025](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/staying-connected-as-professionals-national-adoption-week-2025/) - This National Adoption Week, we celebrate how teamwork and trust between professionals support adopted children.
- [Staying connected as a team - National Adoption Week 2025](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/staying-connected-as-a-team-national-adoption-week-2025/) - From tea breaks to reflection spaces, learn how our team stays connected and grounded in our work with families.
- [Building connection in the therapy room - National Adoption Week 2025](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/building-connection-in-the-therapy-room-national-adoption-week-2025/) - Discover how Gateway Psychology helps children and families build trust and safety in therapy during National Adoption Week 2025.
- [Building connection together - National Adoption Week 2025](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/building-connection-together-national-adoption-week-2025/) - At Gateway, connection is at the core of how we support adoptive families, professionals and each other. Read our reflections for National Adoption Week 2025.
- [Therapeutic caregiving in children’s residential homes: why it matters and how to embed it](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/therapeutic-caregiving-in-childrens-residential-homes-why-it-matters-and-how-to-embed-it/) - Learn how residential children’s homes can embed therapeutic caregiving to improve stability, staff wellbeing, and outcomes for young people in care.
- [Learning together: developing our course on FASD and Alcohol in Utero Exposure](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/learning-together-developing-our-course-on-fasd-and-alcohol-in-utero-exposure/) - Learn how families, professionals, and lived experience shaped our FASD course, offering insights, empathy, and strategies for real-world support.
- [Behind the scenes at Gateway: our reception area](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/behind-the-scenes-at-gateway-our-reception-area/) - Meet our Receptionist at Gateway Psychology When children and families walk through the doors at Gateway Psychology, the very first person they’re likely to meet is our receptionist, April. With a warm smile, a friendly hello, and sometimes even a marshmallow-topped hot chocolate, she helps set the tone for each visit. Her role is much
- [Starting a new year in primary school: support for adopted, SGO and kinship families](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/starting-a-new-year-in-primary-school-support-for-adopted-sgo-and-kinship-families/) - Advice and resources to support adopted and kinship children through classroom transitions and new routines The start of a new school year is exciting for many families – new shoes, new bags, and the buzz of seeing friends again. But for adopted children, those under a Special Guardianship Order (SGO), or children being raised in
- [Starting a new year in secondary school: support for adopted, SGO and kinship families](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/starting-a-new-year-in-secondary-school-support-for-adopted-sgo-and-kinship-families/) - Practical advice for parents and carers on helping teens settle into new routines, teachers, and expectations The move into a new school year is always a big step for children and teenagers, but for those who are adopted, under a Special Guardianship Order (SGO), or living with kinship carers, September can feel particularly challenging. The
- [Supporting care-experienced young adults at university](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/supporting-care-experienced-young-adults-at-university/) - Guidance for adoptive parents, special guardians, and kinship carers as young people take their next step into independence Starting university is a milestone that many families dream of. For young people who have been adopted, are under a Special Guardianship Order (SGO), or are growing up in kinship care, this step can be even more
- [Staying calm and connected: trauma-informed guidance for results day](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/staying-calm-and-connected-trauma-informed-guidance-for-results-day/) - Practical ways to support confidence, celebrate effort, and respond to all emotions Results day can be a huge rollercoaster of emotions for many young people and their families. This can be a particularly difficult time for young people who have experienced developmental trauma given their tricky early start which can often lead to low confidence
- [Statement on ASGSF cuts](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/statement-on-asgsf-cuts/) - Statement on ASGSF cuts, uncertainty, and their impact on children, families, and providers At Gateway Psychology, based in Stoke-on-Trent and serving families across Staffordshire and Cheshire and beyond, we are dedicated to delivering specialist, trauma-informed therapeutic support to adoptive, special guardianship, and kinship families. The children and young people we support often have lived through
- [LEAPlets: an interview with Sarah Lloyd from the BUSS Model](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/leaplets-an-interview-with-sarah-lloyd-from-the-buss-model/) - Helping little ones thrive: Sarah Lloyd on LEAPlets and the BUSS model Sometimes the smallest steps make the biggest difference. LEAPlets® grew out of Sarah Lloyd’s work with children in foster care and adoption, when she saw how many were struggling at school because their early experiences hadn’t given them the movement, nurture, and connection
- [Inside Our Therapeutic Training Courses](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/parenting-courses-angela-interview/) - Discover how our online programmes support parents and carers through trauma-informed, therapeutic sessions. Angela shares what to expect and why it matters.
- [Introducing Our Gold, Silver & Bronze Residential Support Packages - Tailored Help for Therapeutic Care](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/introducing-our-gold-silver-bronze-residential-support-packages-tailored-help-for-therapeutic-care/) - At Gateway Psychology, we’ve spent years working closely with residential care teams who are doing some of the most important – and often most complex – work with children and young people. We know that when carers feel supported, children thrive. But we also know that residential care isn’t one-size-fits-all. Every team, every setting, and
- [Press release: Gateway joins services to call for ASGSF announcement](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/press-release-therapists-express-urgent-concerns-as-funding-for-thousands-of-adopted-and-special-guardianship-children-remains-uncertain/) - Therapists Express Urgent Concerns as Funding for Thousands of Adopted and Special Guardianship Children Remains Uncertain With no government announcement on vital funding, at least 19,495 adopted and special guardianship children are now facing delays to critical therapy and assessments. This situation, as one adopter described it, has the potential to cause “serious harm.” Thursday
- [What to do when you feel MAD!](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/what-to-do-when-you-feel-mad/) - Do you sometimes feel angry? It can feel like you are a fiery dragon. Your head might feel all hot. Your hands might get sweaty. You might even feel burny inside. When you feel angry, it can be hard to become calm again. You might want to shout, stomp around, throw things or even hurt
- [What is a ‘stress bucket’ and how does it apply to me?](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/what-is-a-stress-bucket-and-how-does-it-apply-to-me/) - I think it’s safe to say that we all have stress in our lives. Even though experiencing some stress is completely normal, it is important that we learn good ways to cope with it so we can stay as happy and healthy as possible. What is stress? Before we start trying to figure out how
- [Mindfulness apps to help you relax](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/mindfulness-apps-to-help-you-relax/) - Life can be really stressful. Whether you’re dealing with exam stress, mental health difficulties or problems in your family, things can get a bit overwhelming at times. It’s really important to talk to someone if you’re feeling stressed out. You don’t have to struggle alone. You might not know the feelings you are experiencing are
- [A Letter from our Clinical Director](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/a-letter-from-our-clinical-director/)

## Pages

- [Home](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/) - Gateway Psychology provides for the psychological needs of children, young people and families in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire and nationwide.
- [Training for professionals](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/training/training-for-professionals/) - CPD Psychology Training for Professionals We regularly develop and deliver training courses for professionals working with children who may have experienced trauma or who have additional needs. Our CPD courses are developed in-house by highly experienced clinical psychologists and psychological therapists, and always include an extensive evidence-base. We can also develop bespoke CPD courses dependent
- [ParentBASE](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/training/parentbase-therapeutic-parenting-children-in-care/) - Therapeutic parenting training for parents of children in or at risk of entering care. Learn trauma-informed strategies to support behaviour and attachment.
- [Working with resistance](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/training/training-for-professionals/working-with-resistance/) - Trauma-informed CPD training for professionals working with children and families. Learn to understand resistance, reduce escalation and strengthen engagement.
- [The Ties That Bind](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/training/training-for-professionals/the-ties-that-bind/) - Trauma-aware training to understand, assess, and respond to sibling trauma bonds linked to family violence, neglect, or chronic adversity.
- [LEAPlets](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/services/group-interventions/leaplets/) - LEAPlets is an 11-week BUSS® Early Years group for children aged 2–6 and their carers, helping build attachment, regulation, and sensory foundations.
- [Our team](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/about/our-team/) - We’re proud of our professional and highly-skilled team We have a highly experienced team of clinical psychologists, therapists and administrative staff. We’re passionate about what we do and committed to our clients, endeavouring to deliver the highest quality service and outcomes for the children, young people and families we work with. Our leadership Dr Meryl
- [ASD Assessments](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/services/asd-assessments/) - Professional autism assessments for children and young people. Clear diagnosis, expert reports, and tailored support plans. Based in Stoke-on-Trent.
- [Residential care homes](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/residential-care-homes/) - We provide specialist psychology services to residential care homes, supporting emotional wellbeing, behavioural needs, and therapeutic care for young people.
- [Training for children's residential care homes](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/residential-care-homes/training-childrens-residential-care-homes/) - Residential care training in trauma-informed practice, attachment, and PACE. Build staff confidence, therapeutic culture, and consistent caregiving.
- [EMDR for children and young people](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/services/children-and-young-people/emdr-in-stoke-on-trent/) - Gateway Psychology offers EMDR in Stoke-on-Trent, supporting children and young people to process trauma, reduce anxiety, and build resilience.
- [Prenatal Alcohol Exposure & FASD](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/training/training-for-professionals/prenatal-alcohol-exposure-fasd/) - A professional training course for those working with children affected by prenatal alcohol exposure. Learn, support, and make a difference.
- [Preverbal Trauma Webinar and Workshop](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/training/training-for-professionals/preverbal-trauma-webinar-and-workshop/) - Understanding preverbal trauma and the impact of early adversity on later life When working with adoptive parents, foster carers, social workers and special guardians, we understand that many wonder how a child could have experienced trauma if they were removed into care from birth or shortly afterwards. You might have heard people say phrases like
- [Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP)](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/services/children-and-young-people/safe-and-sound-protocol-ssp/) - Listening therapy that helps children feel safe, calm and connected The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) is a simple and effective listening therapy that helps calm the nervous system and supports emotional regulation. It lays the groundwork for feeling more connected, aware, and resilient in everyday life. All you need to do is listen –
- [eTR-UST](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/training/tr-ust-and-etr-ust/) - eTR-UST is an 8-week online therapeutic course for adoptive, SGO and kinship carers of children with early trauma. Online sessions run via Zoom
- [Schools](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/services/schools/) - Expert psychological support for schools, including assessment, consultation, training, & interventions to support pupils' emotional wellbeing & learning.
- [REDS Plan](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/services/schools/reds-plan/) - Reducing Emotional Dysregulation in School (REDS) Plan A REDS Plan is a specialist school psychological intervention to help children and young people (and the adults around them) manage their emotions in a school setting. Delivered by highly qualified clinical psychologists and psychological therapists, this practical intervention also helps key adults understand and support the child/young
- [Adoption & SGO Support](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/public-sector/adoption-support/) - Psychological support for adopted & SGO children, young people and families We know that some adopted and SGO children and young people may need extra support to help them deal with their early experiences. Our team of clinicians are specialists in working with adopted children, young people and their families. We provide a variety of
- [A-ABC](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/training/a-abc/) - Adolescence, Attachment and Building Connection (A-ABC) Adolescence, Attachment and Building Connection (A ABC) is an eight-session* course that aims to explore attachment in teenagers, including their brain development and how this applies to adolescents who have experienced early trauma. It is a virtual, interactive course, giving parents and carers the opportunity to connect with highly
- [The Hub](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/the-hub/) - Welcome to The Hub The Hub has everything you need to know about working with Gateway Psychology. Whether you’re a new client or just want to learn more about us, you’ll find important documentation, handy jargon busters, latest articles and more. We have dedicated sections for children and young people too, helping them understand more
- [Residential care homes: gold package](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/residential-care-homes/gold-package/) - Intensive psychologist-led support for children’s residential care homes. Helps embed trauma-informed care & meet Therapeutic , Ofsted & Reg 44 standards.
- [Residential care homes: bronze package](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/residential-care-homes/bronze-package/) - Our Bronze Package offers core residential care with essential psychology support—providing safety, structure, and emotional wellbeing from day one.
- [Residential care homes: silver package](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/residential-care-homes/silver-package/) - Focused psychologist input for residential children’s homes. Strengthens trauma-informed care and supports improved Ofsted and Regulation 44 outcomes.
- [Trauma Informed Classrooms](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/training/training-for-professionals/supporting-traumatised-children-in-school/) - Helping teachers and school support staff understand and support children who have experienced trauma This one-day CPD course provides a framework to think about attachment and trauma, and how this may impact some children in primary school. It provides a brief overview of attachment theory and trauma, and delivers practical strategies to help teachers regulate
- [FASD Training](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/training/fasd-training/) - Safe, Seen, Supported is a two-day in-person FASD training for parents/carers of children with FASD, offering expert guidance, strategies, and group support.
- [Career opportunities](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/about/career-opportunities/) - Our job vacancies We are always happy to make contact with individuals interested in working with Gateway Psychology. Please be advised that while we may not be actively recruiting for new staff or associates at particular times, we’re always interested in receiving contact from individuals on a general basis and will be in touch if
- [Contact](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/contact/) - Get in touch with us Please send us an email by filling out the form below. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible. If you wish to provide us with feedback, you can find out more here. Name *Role *Email *Enter your email address and we'll be in touchPhoneOptionally, enter your phone numberEnquiry
- [Information for clients](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/the-hub/parents-and-carers/client-information/) - Information for clients If you’re new to Gateway or have some questions about working with us, please take a look through this section. It’s aimed towards parents and carers, and hopefully will make the process as clear as possible. Before your first appointment Step 1: instruction or referral Referrals to Gateway come from a variety
- [Children and Young People](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/services/children-and-young-people/) - Psychological support for children and young people We provide a range of different therapeutic services to support the emotional, behavioural, developmental or relational needs of children and young people. Our specialist team has many years’ experience in working with children and teenagers of all ages who may be experiencing a range of different difficulties or
- [Training](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/public-sector/adoption-support/training/) - Training programmes for adoptive parents and special guardians Gateway Psychology provides psychology-based training to parents and carers of children who have experienced early trauma. We recognise that theory and understanding are not enough on their own, so our training workshops always include practical ideas for parenting and supporting children and young people of various ages.
- [Therapy](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/public-sector/adoption-support/therapy/) - Therapy for adopted children We know that children adopted from care will have experienced trauma and loss, even if they were adopted shortly after birth. Our team of highly qualified clinical psychologists and therapists are experienced in the unique and sometimes complex challenges and difficulties that can arise in an adoption or special guardianship situation.
- [Services](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/services/) - Psychological services for children, young people and families We provide a wide range of psychological services for children, young people and families. Our team are highly qualified in a variety of specialist therapeutic interventions and tailored psychological assessments. We deliver therapeutic training interventions both face-to-face and online too. Children & young people Our team are
- [Public Sector](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/public-sector/) - Specialist psychological services for public sector organisations Gateway Psychology is a highly specialist provider of psychological services for children, young people and families. We often partner with public sector organisations to help provide expert support for a wide variety of needs. From Regional Adoption Agencies and local authorities to residential care and educational settings, we
- [Parents and carers](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/the-hub/parents-and-carers/) - Important information Terms and ConditionsSchedule of ServicesParent Information PackGuide for ChildrenGuide for Young PeopleDirections to GatewayComplaints PolicySafeguarding PolicyData Protection PolicyWelcome to Gateway! This section of our website is designed to provide parents and carers with more information about us. We aim to answer any questions you might have as a new client, as well as
- [Parents and carers](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/services/parents-and-carers/) - Psychological support for parents and carers Parents and carers often contact us for help supporting their children or teens. Whether a child is experiencing a particular difficulty or displaying challenging behaviours, our therapeutic parenting support sessions are designed to give parents and carers the tools to make a positive change in their children’s lives. We
- [Assessments](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/public-sector/assessments/) - Psychological assessments for children and young people We provide a variety of specialist psychological assessments for children, young people and families. These include assessments of therapeutic need for adopted or looked after children, as well as a range of package or bespoke options for children with additional needs. Our assessments incorporate evidence-based assessment methods, sessions
- [Assessments](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/public-sector/adoption-support/assessments/) - Assessments of therapeutic need for adopted children We undertake psychological assessments, which we sometimes also call ‘assessments of therapeutic need’, to help us understand more about the child or young person and their needs, including how they fit in and interact with their family. These assessments also help to inform the direction of therapy we
- [Therapy](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/public-sector/therapy/) - Therapeutic services for local authorities and public sector organisations We regularly partner with Local Authorities, Regional Adoption Agencies and other public sector organisations to provide a qualified specialist clinical psychology service to children, young people and families. We know that many children and young people experiencing difficulties need long-term and in-depth therapeutic input to help
- [About](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/about/) - About Gateway Psychology Gateway Psychology is an independent psychology service, providing assessment and therapeutic services to support children, young people and families in Stoke-on-Trent and the surrounding areas. We offer a range of specialist child psychology services to meet individual needs. We can help with various difficulties, including emotional, behavioural, relational and developmental issues that may underlie
- [Training](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/training/) - Therapeutic parenting training courses and psychological training Children and young people who have experienced a difficult early start may need a particular kind of care and parents might need to use a different way of responding to challenging behaviour. These specialised techniques can be quite different to more ‘typical’ parenting strategies. That’s why we offer
- [Therapeutic parenting support](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/public-sector/adoption-support/therapeutic-parenting-support/) - Therapeutic parenting support for adopters and special guardians We see parents and carers as part of the therapeutic team. Through different parenting methods and specific techniques, parents and carers can help to make a real difference to the situation facing an adoptive/SGO family. However, we know that being a ‘therapeutic parent’ isn’t always easy. That’s
- [Jargon Buster](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/the-hub/parents-and-carers/jargon-buster/) - Glossary and jargon buster Our world often includes acronyms, complex words and references that are not always clear. While we try to avoid using jargon with our clients, you might come across them in your work with us (or elsewhere). We’ve tried to capture them all in our jargon buster and glossary below. A A-ABC
- [FAQs](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/about/faqs/) - Frequently asked questions Please find some more information about working with Gateway Psychology below. You can also find further information about our services across our website. If you have a specific question that isn’t answered here, please get in touch with us. We would be happy to talk with you about your requirements. Who is
- [e-learning](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/training/e-learning/) - Therapeutic parenting & trauma-informed online training We offer a range of online training, webinars and e-learning modules. These cover a variety of topics, such as empathic reflection, pre-verbal trauma, understanding diagnoses and more. Developed in-house by our highly experienced team of clinical psychologists and therapists, our online therapeutic parenting training can be watched on-demand in
- [Consultations](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/public-sector/consultations/) - Psychological consultation for public sector organisations Consultation with a specialist clinician offers the opportunity to discuss a particular situation with a highly-qualified expert. They can be useful for deciding the next steps or an action plan to move forward. We provide consultation sessions to parents, carers, social workers, support workers, health visitors, schools and more.
- [Understanding and Supporting Parents/Carers in Blocked Care](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/training/training-for-professionals/understanding-and-supporting-parents-carers-in-blocked-care/) - Helping professionals understand, assess and support parents/carers in blocked care This one-day course for professionals working with adoptive parents, SGO carers or foster carers who may be at risk of or currently experiencing blocked care. It is designed to provide an understanding of the theory and research behind the brain science of blocked care, as
- [Parenting with Theraplay](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/services/group-interventions/parenting-with-theraplay/) - Parenting with Theraplay®: a group intervention for parents and carers This intervention brings a small group* of parents together in person with an experienced and qualified Theraplay® Practitioner accredited by Theraplay® UK. The structured intervention focuses on improving and deepening the relationships between parents and their child/children. About Parenting with Theraplay® This intervention is a
- [Group interventions](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/services/group-interventions/) - Group interventions and group therapy We deliver a variety of group interventions here at Gateway Psychology, designed to help support children and young people, as well as their parents and carers. In addition to the group interventions we already provide, we are open to working with commissioners to develop additional group services as required. Parenting
- [Feedback](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/contact/feedback/) - Give us feedback! We appreciate all feedback, whether good or bad. Please use the links below to fill out our Google Forms. If you can’t access our Google Forms, please download a Word Document file to return to us. You’re always welcome to send us ad-hoc feedback as well. Please contact us at any time.
- [Trauma Informed Caregiving for Residential Care Staff](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/training/training-for-professionals/trauma-informed-caregiving-for-residential-care-staff/) - Helping residential care staff provide trauma-informed care to the children or young people they work with This one-day course for residential carers is designed to be an informative, interactive and interesting way for carers to learn more about caring for children who have experienced early trauma, abuse or neglect. It provides an in-depth overview of
- [Suggested reading and resources](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/the-hub/parents-and-carers/suggested-reading-and-resources/) - Suggested reading and resources See below a list of books and resources that may be helpful to you in your situation. Most of these should be available to buy new or second-hand online, on websites like Amazon. Books Attachment and therapeutic parenting A Guide to Attachment and How It Affects Peoples' Lives - John Timpson
- [Solicitors](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/services/solicitors/) - Psychological assessments for the court Our team of highly experienced child psychologists provide assessments, reports and interventions for the Court relating to child care proceedings, placement needs, cognitive assessments and specialist training. This includes acting as an expert witness to the Courts as required. Expert witness assessments Our team of clinical psychologists are highly experienced
- [Professionals and organisations](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/services/professionals-and-organisations/) - We regularly work with professionals and organisations Our team of highly specialist clinical psychologists and psychological therapists are experienced in working with partner organisations to support children, young people and families – and the systems around them. We provide a variety of different services to professionals and organisations, including clinical supervision, training and consultation. Working
- [Privacy Policy](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/privacy-policy/) - Who we are Our website address is: https://www.gateway-psycgology.co.uk Comments When visitors leave comments on the site we collect the data shown in the comments form, and also the visitor’s IP address and browser user agent string to help spam detection. An anonymised string created from your email address (also called a hash) may be provided
- [Safeguarding](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/about/safeguarding/) - It is our responsibility to keep the children, young people and families we work with safe We believe that children must be protected from harm at all times and that every child or young person should be valued, safe and happy. We safeguard children and young people by: Valuing, listening to and respecting them Adopting
- [Our building](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/about/our-building/) - We have a specialist therapeutic facility in Tunstall, Stoke-on-Trent Our purpose-built therapeutic space is designed to provide a safe, welcoming and comfortable environment for the children, young people and families who come to visit us. We believe that this therapeutic space helps us achieve positive outcomes for our clients. A dedicated therapeutic space Located in
- [Accessibility and Equality](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/about/accessibility-and-equality/) - We are committed to making our services accessible to everyone We treat our clients and staff members fairly, with equality and respect at the heart of everything we do. We endeavour to make our services accessible and do not discriminate on belief systems, orientation, identity, race, gender, age or disability. We do our very best
- [Other organisations and services](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/the-hub/parents-and-carers/other-organisations-and-services/) - Organisations, services and support groups If you are looking for further support, you may wish to browse some of the organisations listed below. We aren’t affiliated with them, but believe they do great work. If you know of another organisation or agency that should be included in our list, please get in touch with us.
- [Our therapeutic model](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/about/our-therapeutic-model/) - The Gateway Model At Gateway Psychology, we aim to facilitate each child’s movement through the challenges or ‘gateways’ faced at a particular time, whether emotional, behavioural, relational or developmental. We recognise that the child or young person exists within a wider, often complex context and are careful to ensure that any ‘problems’ are not seen
- [Our history](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/about/our-history/) - Gateway was launched in 2013 Founded by Dr Meryl Forse, Gateway Psychology has become one of the leading independent psychology services for children, young people and families in the North West. As we’ve grown, both in team members and office space, our service has developed too. We are one of the largest providers of adoption
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## Events

- [The Ties That Bind (Sibling Trauma Bonds)](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/events/8-the-ties-that-bind-sibling-trauma-bonds/) - This advanced training explores sibling trauma bonds in the context of trauma, neglect and family violence. Designed for professionals, the course supports attendees to recognise complex sibling dynamics, understand their developmental impact and respond using trauma-informed, relational and safety-focused approaches.
- [Working with Resistance](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/events/9-working-with-resistance/) - This reflective training explores resistance as a meaningful form of communication shaped by trauma, attachment, power and previous experiences of services. Designed for professionals working with children and families, the course supports practitioners to strengthen engagement, reduce escalation and respond to resistance in more compassionate, relationship-based ways.
- [Preverbal Trauma Training for Professionals](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/events/1-preverbal-trauma-training-for-professionals/) - This advanced one-day training explores how trauma experienced before a child develops language can continue to impact emotional regulation, relationships, behaviour and development throughout later life. Designed for professionals working with children and families, the course combines neuroscience, attachment theory and practical application to deepen understanding of early adversity and trauma-informed support.
- [eTR-UST Therapeutic Parenting (Morning)](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/events/2-etr-ust-therapeutic-parenting-morning/) - An 8-week online therapeutic parenting programme designed to help parents and carers better understand and support children and young people affected by early trauma, attachment difficulties and developmental disruption.
- [eTR-UST Therapeutic Parenting (Evening)](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/events/3-etr-ust-therapeutic-parenting-evening/) - An 8-week online therapeutic parenting programme designed to help parents and carers better understand and support children and young people affected by early trauma, attachment difficulties and developmental disruption.
- [A-ABC Therapeutic Parenting (Morning)](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/events/4-a-abc-therapeutic-parenting-morning/) - A-ABC is an eight-session therapeutic parenting course designed to help parents and carers better understand adolescents who have experienced early trauma, attachment disruption and relational difficulties. The programme combines attachment theory, neuroscience and practical therapeutic parenting strategies to support connection, regulation and relationships.
- [A-ABC Therapeutic Parenting (Evening)](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/events/5-a-abc-therapeutic-parenting-evening/) - A-ABC is an eight-session therapeutic parenting course designed to help parents and carers better understand adolescents who have experienced early trauma, attachment disruption and relational difficulties. The programme combines attachment theory, neuroscience and practical therapeutic parenting strategies to support connection, regulation and relationships.
- [Safe, Seen, Supported: A Therapeutic Parenting Approach for FASD](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/events/6-safe-seen-supported-a-therapeutic-parenting-approach-for-fasd/) - Safe, Seen, Supported is a two-day therapeutic parenting programme for parents and carers of children with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD). The course combines attachment-informed and trauma-informed approaches with practical strategies to support understanding, connection and everyday parenting challenges.
- [Understanding and Supporting Parents/Carers in Blocked Care](https://www.gateway-psychology.co.uk/events/7-understanding-and-supporting-parents-carers-in-blocked-care/) - This one-day training course explores the theory, neuroscience and relational impact of blocked care in adoptive, foster and kinship families. Designed for professionals, the training supports attendees to recognise, assess and respond to blocked care in a compassionate, trauma-informed and relational way.

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