Family therapy is facilitated by a practitioner qualified in Systemic Family Therapy. It is an approach that looks at relationships between family members and works on changing how people relate to one another.
Common issues that practitioners work with include:
Family members are encouraged to express and explore their thoughts and emotions with the aim of better understanding each other’s views and needs. Sometimes the practitioner(s) will meet with the whole family, at other times they may meet with family members on an individual basis.
Outcomes
Outcomes for this intervention are specific to individual families. Common themes include:
Cost
Initial assessment: £50 – this involves an hour’s session to identify current issues within the family and ascertain whether family therapy is likely to be effective.
Family therapy sessions: £75 each.
If you feel you’re a family in need of support, please contact your child’s school or Northamptonshire Childrens Trust.