Children in Care

If this is something you have experienced you may feel very alone and may feel like your purpose or meaning in life is gone. It may seem as though you have lost your identity and wonder about your future.

Our team understand that birth parents can be left with complicated feelings of loss which are often hidden or secret.

Many birth parents want a place where they can talk about their children and about what has happened to them with someone out with their situation.

Alternatives have a specialist team of counsellors who can support birth parents through loss, offering compassionate support. We don’t judge you or tell you what you should think or feel.

Reflect for birth parents provides real care for birth parents who wish to take time to understand what has happened to them, to tell their own story and begin to make sense of the losses or trauma they have experienced. Our support builds resilience to cope with everyday life and enables each person to work out what their needs are and set goals for the future.

‘Reflect’ is a relational, person-centred approach, seeing each individual as valuable with a unique story to tell. If you or someone you know would like to access this support, please Text 07599 955231 or contact us. We will get in touch to discuss this with you. Clients are assigned a counsellor who will work with them, normally for around 12 sessions. Each session lasts for 50 minutes. All our support is free and confidential.

Counselling is available through telephone appointments, online video or face to face appointments.

Your voice

I am finally able to look in the mirror and feel very proud of myself.