Who We Are
Ray of Light Therapeutic Services CIC is a
child-centred social
enterprise dedicated to
supporting the mental health and emotional
wellbeing of children and young people. Founded by Sara McGuirk, a person-centred therapist, we bring together skilled trainee counsellors guided by an experienced Children’s Psychotherapist to provide high-quality, trauma-informed care.
Meet the Team

Sara McGuirk
Job title
Founder and Therapeutic Service Manager

Adrian Hanek-Prigg
Job title
Director of Quality and Improvement
Trauma-informed.
Child-centred.
Relationship-focused.
At Ray of Light Therapeutic Services CIC, we provide compassionate therapeutic support for children, young people, and families. Our
approach recognises that emotional wellbeing is shaped by relationships, experiences, and environments.
Our Approach
Our work is grounded in:
Trauma-informed practice
Neurodiversity-affirming principles
Systemic and relational thinking
Collaborative partnership working
We deliver therapy that is
developmentally attuned, emotionally safe, and tailored to each child’s individual needs.
Our Team
We bring together skilled trainee counsellors, guided by an experienced children’s
psychotherapist, to offer
high-quality, ethical, and
reflective practice.
Every child is supported by a team that values care,
professionalism, and
emotional safety.
Working in Partnership
We work closely with:
Families
Schools
Professionals
to create joined-up pathways of support that strengthen
understanding, resilience, and connection around each child and young person.
Our Purpose
To help children and young people feel seen, heard, safe, and supported — while
empowering the adults around them to respond with compassion and confidence.
What Do We Do?
Our Mission
At Ray of Light Therapeutic Services CIC, our mission is to support the mental health and emotional wellbeing of children, young people, and families through high-quality, trauma-informed care. We work closely with schools, families, and communities to provide counselling and therapeutic support that is:
Developmentally attuned
Neurodiversity-affirming
Emotionally safe
Our services are currently offered at a fee, but we are actively seeking grants,
donations, and partnerships to make therapy more accessible in the future. Our goal is to ensure that no child, young person, parent, or school staff member is left without support.
Whether delivered in person or remotely, our interventions offer a Ray of Light:
Helping children and young people feel heard and understood Guiding families through
emotional challenges
Equipping schools to foster
inclusive, connected environments
We believe that healing happens in relationship, and that every individual deserves to be met with compassion, clarity, and care.
Our Approach
We take a child- and young-person-centred approach, tailoring each session to the unique needs of children and young people. Our methods include:
Play therapy
Creative arts
Talking Therapy
These approaches help children and young people explore their feelings, build
resilience, and develop positive mental health skills.
At the heart of everything we do are trust, safety, and emotional wellbeing. Currently, our services are delivered at a fee, either in person or remotely. This ensures we can provide high-quality, professional support while we work toward our goal of offering free or low-cost therapy in the future.
How You Can Help
We are committed to offering free or low-cost therapy to children and young people who need it most, providing early intervention and support for families while
addressing long waiting lists.
To make this possible, we are seeking:
Partnerships with schools to deliver sustainable, funded programs
Support from donors, local businesses, and charities to fund free or part-funded sessions
With your help, we can provide therapy to every child and young person who needs it, ensuring that no one is left without support. You can donate today to help a child access the therapeutic support they deserve.
Together, we can make a lasting difference.
Join Ray of Light in Shining a Light on Emotional Health and Wellbeing for Every Child and Family
Your Wellbeing Matters
At Ray of Light, we are committed to enhancing the mental wellness of our community.
Whether you are seeking support for yourself or your child, we encourage you to reach out and explore our dedicated services.
