Group Gaming (Adults or Children) with Other Participants
This Qualified Therapist led concept fosters creativity, aiming to enhance confidence, social aptitude, and communication abilities. Participants team up with a Therapist for enjoyable challenges tailored to their therapy objectives.
Engage in interactive therapy sessions to promote friendship. This setup offers the advantage of developing social skills while supervised by a qualified clinician, aiding in communicative growth and monitored interaction with other players.
This allows for 2+ players to undertake group therapy and is ideal for those requiring supervision while gaming while interacting with others in developing social skills and communication.
We also do our best to match similar participants of similar age groups and abilities where possible. Should there not be an immediate match, we place you on the waitlist until there is one!
We offer sessions using a variety of games such as Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox, and more. Participants should have experience with at least one of these games to facilitate meaningful connections.
Our gaming therapy, counselling services, and supportive gaming services can be accessed through:
1. Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP): Our services can be included in an EHCP plan, providing eligible individuals with access to our expertise.
2. Special Educational Needs (SEN) Funding: We accept SEN funding from local authorities, enabling individuals with special educational needs to benefit from our services.
3. Private Payment: For those without EHCP or SEN funding, our services are available through private payment.
4. SEN education bodies (schools, colleges, organisations etc.) : For those who attend an SEN school for instance, you can request that our services be included as part of your educational requirements.
To access our services through an EHCP plan:
1. Discuss your needs with your EHCP coordinator or SENCO.
2. Request that our services be included in your EHCP plan.
3. Provide us with your EHCP documentation and funding details.
To learn more about accessing our services through EHCP or SEN funding, contact us at info@minds.care and our dedicated team will guide you through the process.
All Group Therapy sessions are led by a Qualified and Registered Therapist.
This means that they have been academically trained and are also registered with BACP or equivalent. They have also a cleared enhanced DBS to allow them to provide this type of service with children and young people.
Sessions & Ages
Session Times
Sessions run during the day, nights and on weekends all year long. This includes during school hours, after school and during holidays. Simply select your preferences during registration.
Requirements.
Participant must already have an Xbox, PlayStation, Switch or PC plus a strong internet connection and any online multiplayer subscription necessary to play the required game online with others.
Cost for Group Therapy
Sessions can be 1 to 4 hours long and are led by a qualified counsellor, CBT or psychotherapist.
Set-up, Technical Issues & Reporting
Online games require occasional setup, especially when joining for the first time. Internet dropouts or technical issues may also occur. Our Counsellors takes notes during sessions to align with your therapy goals, which is factored into the session duration. A small portion of each session will be spent on these necessary activities.
(Can be accessed directly through SEN schools and organisations)
For all school / organisation registrations of multiple students please use the admissions page here.
OPTION 1: REGISTER VIA FORM (BEST OPTION)
Register to join by downloading the application form and returning to us. This is the fastest way to join our services reducing wait-times.
Form can be completed on a phone, PC or tablet. You can also print off form and complete. Return completed form to info@minds.care
OPTION 2: REQUEST A CALL-BACK
If you are not ready to join but would like more information, please enter your name, phone number, email, funding type and therapy requested below. Our team will reach out to you to discuss further. After completion you will be taken to a registration page where you have the option to complete the registration form to join. This can also be completed over the phone with a Minds UK team member.
