About our clinical leads, psychologist and mental health team
We have clinical leads, mental health coordinators and a psychologist in Essex. We create a robust, reflective and trauma-informed support system for children in care, as well as those who have moved to adoption, special guardianship or independence.
We encourage systemic thinking and practices and offer evidence-based techniques to help children and families achieve better mental health outcomes. We aim to support and develop your learning so that children in your care have the opportunity to live a full and unburdened life.
As well as supporting our families, we provide training and consultations to employees so that our staff have skills and sensitivities to look after our families. We also liaise with local mental health services and provide advice to other Fostering and Adoption teams around the country who want to replicate our successful model.
The psychology and mental health team offers:
- Direct work with carers, adopters, birth parents, special guardians, children and young people
- Individual and group clinical consultations for staff
- Liaison with local mental health services
- Training to carers, adopters, special guardians and staff at Essex County Council
- Support for the therapeutic fostering team and the Oasis hubs across Essex
As part of our mission to provide the best support for both carers and children in care, we offer increased local support schemes in each part of Essex. Read more about the benefits of fostering with Essex County Council.