Meet Our Therapist

Emotional Wellbeing Support for Children and Staff

 

At Clear Path Care, we are proud to partner with LYFE Counselling, led by experienced therapist Abigail Ayre MNCPS Acc. Abi is dedicated to providing mental health and emotional wellbeing support to both the young people in our care and the staff team who support them.

About LYFE Counselling

LYFE Counselling is a private therapy service offering compassionate, trauma-informed counselling. Abi, the founder, brings over 22 years’ experience in health and wellbeing, with specialist training in:

  • Person-Centred Therapy

  • CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)

  • Transactional Analysis

  • Gestalt Therapy

  • EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique)
    She works integratively, tailoring each session to meet the unique needs of the individual, whether child or adult.

Support for Children and Young People

Children in residential care often face complex emotional challenges. Abi offers a safe, non-judgemental space where young people can:

  • Explore and process trauma, grief, and anxiety

  • Build confidence, resilience, and emotional regulation skills

  • Develop a better understanding of themselves and their relationships

Benefits for young people:

  • Improved emotional stability and behaviour

  • Increased trust and openness with adults

  • Greater ability to manage stress and express feelings in healthy ways

  • Support in education, peer relationships, and future planning

A Note from Abigail

“My aim is to create a space where young people feel truly heard, and staff feel genuinely supported. When those caring for children are cared for themselves, it has a powerful ripple effect. Together, we can build stronger emotional foundations for everyone in the home.”

Support for Residential Staff

Supporting young people with high emotional needs can take a toll on staff. LYFE Counselling provides confidential, non-clinical support for the team, including:

  • 1:1 wellbeing checkins

  • Reflective sessions to process work related stress

  • Tools for managing emotional resilience and boundaries

Benefits for staff:

  • Reduced burnout and improved job satisfaction

  • Better team cohesion and communication

  • Increased confidence in handling complex behaviours

  • A culture of emotional safety and support

Why This Matters

Therapeutic input from LYFE Counselling strengthens the whole home environment. Children receive consistent emotional care alongside behavioural support, and staff feel valued, supported, and empowered to give their best.

This joined up approach nurtures a more stable, trauma-informed culture, helping every member of the home to feel safe, seen, and supported.

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