Supportive Gaming

with an Online Support Worker

Sessions (Adults or Children)

Unleash creativity as this initiative aims to boost confidence, social skills and communication skills. The participant works with an Online Support Worker to complete fun challenges working inline with their specific goals of therapy.

Private 1:1 Supportive Gaming

Both adults and children are immersed into an enjoyable and exciting gaming mentorship session. This is ideal for those looking to boost confidence, self esteem, and communication achieving a great sense of achievement with every session.

Both adults and children are immersed into an enjoyable and exciting gaming mentorship session. This is ideal for those looking to boost confidence, self esteem, and communication.

Choose from Private 1:1 Sessions or Group Sessions. Participants who choose group sessions must already be comfortable playing with others in a considerate way.

Supportive Gaming Programs

We perform supportive gaming through many different games such as Fortnite, Minecraft, Roblox and others. If you have a game you would rather play while receiving support, let us know and we will see what we can do!

Using EHCP and SEN Funding to access our services.

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.

Funding Options

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.

How to Access Our Services via EHCP

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.

Get Started

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.

Benefits of a Supportive Gaming

Gaming Support - Increases effectiveness towards participants goals
All Ages - Gaming therapy is available for both children and adults!
Goals - work together to problem-solve to achieve a goal
Teamwork - Work with your Online Support Worker to accomplish a shared objective
Problem-solving - alternating roles, sharing and taking turns
Staying engaged - maintain focus and concentration
Communication - verbal and non verbal communication
Expressing creativity - having fun constructing the models
Social development - friendship etiquette, greeting others, and social cues
Emotional growth - mastering the ability to recognise and discuss their and others emotions

The Online Support Worker

All our Online Support Worker are trained and experienced professionals based on the participants therapy required and have an enhanced DBS check. They come from all walks of life with experience in disability, coaching, tutoring and more while also being a highly skilled eSports professional. They carefully guide the participant through the tasks making sure they feel safe, happy and most of all, having fun!

Sessions & Ages

Children Aged 7 > 17
Adults of any age
We aim to match participants based on age and requirements

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.

For all school / organisation registrations of multiple students please use the admissions page here.

Cost for Supportive Gaming

Sessions can be 1 to 4 hours long and are led by a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist.

£50+VAT per 1 hour of Supportive Gaming

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 Online Support Worker 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)

*SUPPORTIVE GAMING IS NOT A COUNSELLING SERVICE*

Player Registration Form

Step 1: Enter your name, phone number and email to begin.
Step 2: You will be taken to the registration page where you will be required to complete a service request and an intake form.
Step 3: Return the form to info@minds.care