Specialist Therapeutic Care for Children with EBD Complex Needs
Safe and nurturing environment for children.
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Welcome to Abbey View Trauma-Informed Children’s Services
We provide specialist 52-week residential care for children and young people aged 5–17 with emotional and behavioural difficulties. At Abbey View, our mission is to provide a nurturing, trauma-informed environment where young people feel safe, valued, and supported in their journey toward healing and independence.
About US
A Safe Place to Heal and Grow
Building Meaningful Relationships
Building Meaningful Relationships
At Abbey View, we are dedicated to breaking the cycle of trauma and providing a foundation for recovery. We create spaces where children and young people feel safe, valued, and supported. Our homes are carefully designed to provide comfort, emotional stability, and a genuine sense of belonging.
Building Meaningful Relationships
Building Meaningful Relationships
Building Meaningful Relationships
We believe that healing begins with connection. Through consistent care and a nurturing environment, young people are supported in forming secure attachments with trusted adults. These therapeutic relationships lay the groundwork for emotional growth, resilience, and the development of healthy coping strategies.
Our Therapeutic Philosophy
Building Meaningful Relationships
Our Therapeutic Philosophy
Our care is grounded in Therapeutic Parenting and attachment theory. We follow the PACE approach—Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy—to meet the emotional and behavioural needs of every child. This framework helps us provide compassionate, trauma-informed care that empowers young people to build confidence and lifelong emotio
Our care is grounded in Therapeutic Parenting and attachment theory. We follow the PACE approach—Playfulness, Acceptance, Curiosity, and Empathy—to meet the emotional and behavioural needs of every child. This framework helps us provide compassionate, trauma-informed care that empowers young people to build confidence and lifelong emotional skills. a high-quality learning experience for your child.
Our Approach
Therapeutic and Restorative Care
Our approach is deeply grounded in understanding the effects of developmental trauma. We provide a restorative and reflective culture, supporting children in understanding their emotions, repairing relationships, and learning pro-social behaviours.
Our trained staff apply:
- PACE-based Therapeutic Parenting
- Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI)
- Restorative Justice principles
- Reflective practice and group decision-making
Every element of our home life—from daily routines to food and decor—is part of a carefully designed therapeutic process.
Therapeutic Model
Evidence-Based Practice
Our care model combines:
- Therapeutic Parenting
- The Sanctuary Model
- DDP (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy)
- Theraplay-Informed Practice
By placing relationships at the heart of healing, we create secure foundations that help children self-regulate, build self-worth, and prepare for healthy futures. We believe that meaningful attachment with consistent caregivers is the key to emotional recovery and social development.
Complex Tier 3
Specialist Care for Complex Tier 3 Placements
Abbey View specialises in Complex Tier 3 placements for children and young people with high levels of emotional, psychological, and behavioural needs. These are children with:
- Severe trauma histories
- Complex diagnoses (e.g., PTSD, attachment disorder, emerging personality traits)
- Multiple placement breakdowns
- Risk-taking or challenging behaviours
We provide intensive support, enhanced staffing, and highly individualised care planning to meet Tier 3 standards. Our goal is to stabilise placements, reduce risk, and begin deep therapeutic engagement.
Our Services
What We Offer
- 52-Week Residential Care (ages 5–17)
- Complex Tier 3 Specialist Placements
- Individualised Care Plans
- In-House and External Therapy Services
- Educational Support and Reintegration
- Cultural and Nutritional Inclusivity
- Independent Living Preparation (16+ transition)
Therapies Offered:
- Talking Therapy
- CBT, DBT, EMDR
- Humanistic & Integrative Therapy
- Dance & Movement Therapy
- Music Therapy
- Theraplay
- Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
We tailor therapeutic packages to the unique emotional and psychological needs of each child or young person.