The Behaviour Clinic

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The Behaviour Clinic An assessment and therapy clinic for children experiencing emotional and behavioural difficulties.

The Behaviour Clinic specialises in complex behaviour challenges such as aggression, tantrums, sleep challenges, attachment, anxiety, inappropriate behaviours and self-harm. A range of therapeutic services, self-help resources and training for parents and professionals is available. Therapies include play therapy, skill based therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, therapeutic life story work, behavioural activation, psychotherapy and more...

𝑨 𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑲𝒊𝒎 … “Being brave does not always mean making yourself do the scary thing because everyone else is doing...
30/10/2026

𝑨 𝒎𝒆𝒔𝒔𝒂𝒈𝒆 𝒇𝒓𝒐𝒎 𝑲𝒊𝒎 … “Being brave does not always mean making yourself do the scary thing because everyone else is doing it. Sometimes being brave is noticing what you need, saying it out loud and choosing what feels manageable for you.”

WHAT SUPPORT CAN HELP?It can help to know what is going to happen before you join in.You could:• ask what to expect• cho...
29/10/2026

WHAT SUPPORT CAN HELP?
It can help to know what is going to happen before you join in.

You could:
• ask what to expect
• choose which parts you want to do
• stay near someone you trust
• take headphones or something that helps you feel settled
• agree a signal or word that means 'I need a break'
• leave if it becomes too much

If fears are stopping you doing lots of things you want or need to do, a therapist can help you understand what sets off your alarm system and practise ways of feeling safer and more in control, at your pace.

YOU DON'T HAVE TO PROVE YOU'RE BRAVE.It can be awkward when everyone around you seems excited about something that makes...
28/10/2026

YOU DON'T HAVE TO PROVE YOU'RE BRAVE.
It can be awkward when everyone around you seems excited about something that makes you want to leave, cover your ears or stay close to someone you trust.

You might worry that people will laugh, think you are being dramatic, or that you are missing out.

But you are allowed to like some parts of Halloween and not others. You can join in differently, say no to something, watch from further away or change your mind.

Being comfortable matters more than pretending you are fine.

🎉 A huge well done to Laura and Kim! 👏💜Laura and Kim have successfully delivered their presentation at the British Assoc...
27/10/2026

🎉 A huge well done to Laura and Kim! 👏💜

Laura and Kim have successfully delivered their presentation at the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Social Work Live Conference in Birmingham today!

Their session, Life Story Work in Social Work Practice: Real Clarity, Real Impact, explored how social workers can make Life Story Work more meaningful through understanding children's individual needs and choosing the right approaches.

A big thank you to everyone who attended, joined the discussions and contributed to the session. We hope you've taken away some valuable ideas to put into practice!

👏 Well done, Laura and Kim!

📍 We're here at Social Work Live 2026 in Birmingham! 🎉Laura Neal and Kim Matthews are at the British Association of Soci...
27/10/2026

📍 We're here at Social Work Live 2026 in Birmingham! 🎉

Laura Neal and Kim Matthews are at the British Association of Social Workers (BASW) Social Work Live Conference today!

They're looking forward to delivering their workshop on The Five Approaches to Life Story Work, exploring how social workers can identify what children need, choose appropriate approaches and make Life Story Work more meaningful.

It's a fantastic opportunity to share our work, exchange ideas and connect with fellow social work professionals.

💗 If you're at the conference today, be sure to say hello to Laura and Kim! 👋

𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐖) 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧...
27/10/2026

𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐁𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐫𝐬 (𝐁𝐀𝐒𝐖) 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐟𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞!

Laura Neal and Kim Matthews will be delivering a workshop on The Five Approaches to Life Story Work, exploring how social workers can identify what children need, choose appropriate approaches and make Life Story Work more meaningful.

We're excited to share our work and connect with fellow social work professionals!

FUN FOR SOMEONE ELSE DOESN'T HAVE TO FEEL FUN FOR EVERY CHILD.Halloween can include lots of things that are designed to ...
27/10/2026

FUN FOR SOMEONE ELSE DOESN'T HAVE TO FEEL FUN FOR EVERY CHILD.
Halloween can include lots of things that are designed to surprise us: masks, darkness, sudden noises, people jumping out, crowded places or not knowing what will happen next.

Your brain and body are always taking in information and deciding what feels safe. Sometimes your alarm system reacts quickly, even when you know something is pretend.

That does not mean you are silly, weak or 'bad at Halloween'. People notice and react to things differently, and something one person finds exciting can feel overwhelming to someone else.

𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰!Laura and Kim are looking forward to introducing The Five Approaches to Li...
26/10/2026

𝐖𝐞'𝐫𝐞 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐤 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐭𝐨𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐰!

Laura and Kim are looking forward to introducing The Five Approaches to Life Story Work and exploring how social workers can use this framework to plan, deliver and commission meaningful Life Story Work.

If you're attending the BASW conference, we'd love to see you at our workshop!

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Neptune Court
Cardiff
CF245PJ

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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