Supporting and
empowering families
Around 1 in 6 young people in Scotland are reported to have a mental health condition.
Parents are often left navigating long waiting times and uncertainty, without immediate support. In that gap, practical tools and guidance become essential to help children cope day-to-day.
Research across Scotland shows increasing numbers of children and young people who are struggling with emotional wellbeing, anxiety, and mental health challenges.
Public Health Scotland and Scottish mental health reports highlight:
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Rising levels of emotional distress and anxiety in young people.
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Increasing demand for CAMHS (Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services.)
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Long waiting times for support across many areas of Scotland.
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Many children and families struggling to access early intervention and practical emotional wellbeing support.
Research also shows emotional wellbeing challenges can impact:
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Confidence & self-esteem
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Emotional regulation
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Friendships & social connection
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Focus & learning in school
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Family wellbeing at home
Many children are struggling silently, often without the tools or support they need.
The earlier children are supported, the better the long-term outcomes.
Why parents are seeking support...
Around 1 in 6 young people in Scotland are reported to have a mental health condition.
Parents are often left navigating long waiting times and uncertainty, without immediate support. In that gap, practical tools and guidance become essential to help children cope day-to-day.
Parents are increasingly:
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Waiting for assessments or diagnoses.
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Struggling to support children with anxiety or big emotions.
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Looking for practical tools they can use at home.
Not all children can access support
Evidence from the National Institute for Health and Care Research highlights:
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Many children do not meet thresholds for clinical services.
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Waiting lists for support can be long and inconsistent.
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Schools and parents are often left without practical tools
This is where early, accessible coaching makes a real difference.
Whats missing for many children?
Most children are not taught:
• How to understand their thoughts
• How to regulate their emotions
• How to manage anxiety or overwhelm
• How to build confidence from within
• How to communicate their feelings in healthy ways
• How to develop resilience when life feels difficult
Yet these emotional wellbeing skills impact every part of a child’s life:
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Learning & focus
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Friendships & relationships
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Behaviour & emotional regulation
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Confidence & self-esteem
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Mental wellbeing long-term
Many parents are left trying to support emotional challenges without practical tools or guidance, which is why early, accessible support can make such a powerful difference.
What your child will learn...
Sessions are designed to help children better understand themselves, express their emotions in healthy ways, and feel
more confident navigating everyday challenges both at home and in school.
Using a blend of:
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Mindfulness
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NLP-based tools
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EFT techniques
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Coaching frameworks
Children develop:
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Emotional regulation Self-awareness Confidence
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Resilience
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Positive thinking patterns
A unique and inspiring environment
Previous community partnership work in Inverness.
Before relocating to East Lothian, I had the privilege of working in partnership with community organisations in Inverness Clients, supporting children and families to develop confidence, resilience and positive mindsets. That experience continues to shape the coaching I offer today.
More than just a climbing wall, The Ledge was created around:
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Community
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Inclusivity
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Confidence-building
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Mental & physical wellbeing
Why This Environment Worked So Well
Many children learn best when emotional growth is supported through:
• Movement
• Play
• Challenge
• Achievement
• Real-world experience
For some children, having access to the climbing environment alongside coaching sessions, can help reinforce the very skills we are building - confidence, resilience, courage, and self-belief.
Flexible Support Options
Sessions are available as:
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1:1 Support
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Small Group Coaching
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Parent & Child Sessions
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Workshops & School Holiday Programs
Supporting you, as well as your child...
Parents often feel:
• Unsure how to help
• Overwhelmed by emotions at home
• Stuck waiting for support
• Concerned about confidence, anxiety, or emotional wellbeing
• Frustrated by strategies that don’t seem to work long term
We offer:
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Guidance and practical tools for home
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Simple strategies that actually work
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Ongoing support where needed
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A safe, supportive space for both parent and child communication both at home and in school.
Using approaches like mindfulness, and coaching tools, we help you to shift unhelpful thought patterns, build emotional resilience, and develop healthier ways of thinking, feeling, and responding.
These sessions are designed to give you a transformational toolbox you can carry with you into everyday life, supporting confidence, emotional regulation, self-belief, and calmer communication at home
Support options & investment
Helping Children & Families Thrive
Available Services
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Whole Family Support Packages
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In-School Wellbeing Sessions
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Emotional Regulation & Confidence Coaching
1:1 Child & Teen Coaching
• 30 mins: £45–70
• 45 mins: £60–85
• 60 mins: £75–95
(age dependent)
Recommended
6-Week x 45 min
Package: £345
Parenting Support
• 1-Hour Parent Session: £95
• 3-Session Package: £255
• 6-Session Package: £480
Family Support Package
Starting from £625
Includes:
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6 child coaching sessions
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Workbook & posted resources
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Parent support calls
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Follow-up summaries & home support tools
