About Us
Who We Are
Trauma‑informed.
Child‑centred.
Relationship‑focused.
Ray of Light Therapeutic Services CIC provides compassionate, developmentally attuned therapeutic support for children, young people, and families. We recognise that emotional wellbeing is shaped by relationships, experiences, and the environments that hold a child.
Our work creates spaces where children feel safe, seen, and supported to make sense of their world.
Our Approach
Our practice is grounded in:
- Trauma‑informed principles
- neurodiversity‑affirming values
- systemic and relational thinking
- collaborative partnership working
We deliver therapy that is emotionally safe, paced with care, and tailored to each child’s individual needs, strengths, and lived experiences.
Our Core Values
C.A.R.E.S
Our work is guided by our C.A.R.E.S. values. These principles shape every relationship, every session, and every decision we make.
Connection
Healing happens in relationship. We prioritise warm, attuned, consistent connections that help children feel valued, understood, and emotionally held.
Attunement
We pay close attention to each child’s cues, pace, and needs. Attunement allows us to respond in ways that regulate, reassure, and strengthen their sense of safety and self.
Reliability
Children thrive when adults show up in predictable, steady ways. We offer consistency, clear communication, and dependable therapeutic relationships that build trust over time.
Empathy
We meet every child with compassion, curiosity, and respect. Empathy helps children feel seen and heard, especially when their experiences have been overwhelming or misunderstood.
Safety & Trust
Emotional and relational safety underpin everything we do. We create environments where children can explore feelings at their own pace, knowing they will be met with honesty, care, and protection.
Our Team
Our team brings together skilled trainee counsellors and therapists, supported and guided by an experienced Children’s Psychotherapist. We are committed to: high‑quality, ethical practice
- reflective supervision
- robust safeguarding
- relational and emotional safety
Every child is held by a team that values professionalism, compassion, and integrity.
Sara McGuirk
Founder
and Therapeutic Service Manager
Vikki Fitzpatrick
Director of
Funding and Organisational Development
Helen Nagle
Director of
Communications and Partnerships
Naomi Saunders
Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL)
& Lead Safeguarding Officer (LSO)
Working in Partnership
We work closely with:
- Families
- Schools
- Professionals
to build joined‑up pathways of support around each child or young person. Our aim is to strengthen understanding, resilience, and connection across the systems that shape their lives.
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.