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. Our work is rooted in the understanding that emotional wellbeing is shaped by relationships, 
experiences, and the 
environments that hold a child.


We create spaces where children feel safe, seen, and supported to make sense of their world.

                                        
                                  

Meet the Team 

Sara McGuirk

 

Job title

Founder and Therapeutic Service Manager

Vikki Fitzpatrick

 

Job title

Director of Funding and Organisational Development

 

 

 

 

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 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.

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

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

We recognise that emotional wellbeing is shaped by 

relationships, experiences, and the environments that surround a child — and our work is grounded in 

compassion, connection, and relational safety.

A core part of our mission is removing financial barriers to accessing therapeutic support. While our services are currently offered at a fee, we are actively seeking grants, donations, and 

partnerships to make 

therapy more accessible. Our long‑term vision is that no child, young person, parent, or member of school staff is left without support because of cost.

 

Our Approach


We take a child‑ and young‑person‑centred 

approach, tailoring each 

session to the unique needs of the individual. Our 

therapeutic methods include:

Play therapy

Creative arts therapies

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.

 

                                          How You Can Help

 

Every child and young 

person deserves access to safe, compassionate 

therapeutic support — 

regardless of their family’s financial situation. By 

supporting Ray of Light Therapeutic Services CIC, you help us remove barriers and bring early intervention to those who need it most.

There are several 

meaningful ways you can make a difference:

 

1. Partner With Us

Schools, colleges, and 

community organisations can partner with us to deliver 

sustainable, funded 

therapeutic programmes. Together, we can create 

emotionally safe 

environments where children feel understood, supported, and able to thrive.

 

2. Donate to Support a Child

Your donation directly funds free or low‑cost therapy 

sessions for children, young people, and families facing financial hardship. Every 

contribution — large or small — helps a child access the therapeutic support they deserve.

 

3. Corporate and Community Support

Local businesses, charities, and community groups can help us expand our reach by:

sponsoring therapy sessions

funding group programmes

supporting wellbeing projects in schools

contributing to our 

accessibility fund

Your organisation can play a vital role in improving mental health outcomes across the community.

 

4. Spread the Word

Sharing our mission helps us reach more families, schools, and supporters. By raising awareness, you help ensure that no child or young person is left without support.

 

 

 

 

 

Together, we can make a lasting difference.

With your help, we can provide therapy to every child and young person who needs it — offering safety, 

connection, and hope when it matters most.

 


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.

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