Our approach to this work incorporates both a systemic and holistic lens. We focus on the needs of the child using evidence-based assessments and interventions that are robustly reviewed. Our goal is to create better outcomes for children and young people, their families and local community by building upon their strengths to ensure their safety and the safety of others.

All our assessments and interventions are co-worked (male and female practitioner) offering continuity and gender balance. We endeavour to work collaboratively, valuing the voice of children and young people, whilst balancing the needs and concerns of others brought about by their problematic or harmful sexual behaviour.

Maddie qualified as a Social Worker in 1998 and has since worked predominantly within the fields of youth justice and child and adolescent mental health. Most recently she worked as a clinical lead practitioner within the NHS and Youth Offending Service, providing specialist assessments and therapeutic interventions for 8-18 year olds. She has worked extensively with children and young people who have a history of childhood trauma, disrupted attachments and presenting speech, language and communication needs (SLCN).

During the past 8 years she has had the opportunity to contribute towards the development and delivery of specialist services aimed to reduce problematic and harmful sexual behaviour amongst children and young people.This role also facilitated her involvement with strategic planning and management of interventions for those who present as a high risk to themselves and/or others.She has provided regular consultation, supervision and training to professionals working with this client group, specifically where complex social, emotional and behavioural difficulties have been identified.