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One-to-One Therapy Sessions

Personalised mental health support for military children

Our bespoke one-to-one therapy programme offers six structured, hour-long sessions with a qualified psychotherapist from The Owl Centre. Open to military children of school age (Reception to 18), this programme is designed specifically to support the unique challenges faced by children from Armed Forces families.

“I was amazed by what the Little Troopers Therapy Programme provided and I can’t fault any part of it. It made such a difference at a challenging time in our lives. Having a safe space to talk about his feelings, worries and questions with someone outside of our family was exactly what he needed. The sessions were completely tailored to Sam’s needs and went at his own pace. The therapist did an excellent job at thinking about things from a child’s perspective and explaining the moving process to him in a way that he really understood.”

“When the moving day came, he was still sad, but it was manageable and I have no doubt this is because of the therapy sessions. He settled really quickly into the new place and I think it was the Little Troopers Therapy Programme that made all the difference. The therapist left us with activities and handouts to keep for future house moves and we will definitely use them again.”

Parent of Military child

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Referrals Temporarily Closed

The Little Troopers Therapy Programme is temporarily closed and we are not accepting new referrals.

The first two years of the programme ran as scheduled from July 2022 to July 2024, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. The programme has been a success and there is clearly huge demand for this service in the Armed Forces community. We are now reviewing all the learnings and feedback from the first two years with the aim to relaunch a nationwide rolling programme in late 2024/early 2025.

In the meantime you can find our on-demand video series below which aims to help parents better support their children at home.

What if I need help now?

The Little Troopers Therapy Programme is not for children in a mental health crisis.  If your child is at current risk of life, then please take the following steps as soon as possible:

Contact your GP for an emergency appointment

Attend your local A&E/call 999

Contact your local crisis line for mental health 24hrs support

You can also text ‘SHOUT’ to 85258 for free, to have an anonymous text conversation with a volunteer, which is run by a mental health charity as advised by the NHS.

Contact your local CYPMHS (Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services) HERE

Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services

What users are saying - Therapy case studies

7 year old Sam*

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8 year old Alfie*

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7 year old Jack*

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9 year old Harry*

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11 year old Emily*

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One-to-one therapy sessions

Open to referrals for any school-age military children from reception through to 18, the bespoke military specific one-to-one therapy programme will include six hour-long therapy sessions with a qualified psychotherapist from The Owl Centre.

The CQC approved therapy centre has more than 550 clinicians across England, so the sessions will be delivered face-to-face at the child’s home or in a local space agreed with each individual family.

During the structured course, each child will explore their feelings and focus on a different military life topic each session including emotional regulation, uncertainty and change, relationships, resilience and life-story work. 

*If you are Wales based please also apply but if awarded your programme will be funded differently*

Delivered face-to-face

The therapy sessions are delivered in person – either at the child’s home or a suitable local space agreed with the family. With over 550 clinicians across England, The Owl Centre ensures personalised and accessible support, wherever you’re based.

What the sessions cover

Each child will explore a different topic related to military life, including:

  • Emotional regulation
  • Uncertainty and change
  • Relationships
  • Resilience
  • Life story work

These sessions provide a safe space for children to better understand and express their emotions, helping them build confidence, stability and wellbeing.

Who can apply

Referrals are open to families with children from Reception to 18 years old who are part of a serving or veteran military family.

Apply now by clicking HERE

Little Troopers Therapy Videos

Need assistance while you are waiting? These on-demand videos are for any parents whose children haven’t yet been awarded a place on our 1-2-1 therapy programme or for parents who would like more information and activity ideas to better support your child at home.

You can access these videos immediately HERE

Referrals Temporarily Closed

The Little Troopers Therapy Programme is temporarily closed and we are not accepting new referrals.

The first two years of the programme ran as scheduled from July 2022 to July 2024, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. The programme has been a success and there is clearly huge demand for this service in the Armed Forces community. We are now reviewing all the learnings and feedback from the first two years with the aim to relaunch a nationwide rolling programme in late 2024/early 2025.

In the meantime you can find our on-demand video series below which aims to help parents better support their children at home.
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