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BEAM Approach

BEAM (Behaviour Emotional Awareness Method) is Bridge the Gap’s unique framework for 1:1 and group sessions. It was created to meet a gap we saw in children’s support, something flexible, relational, and rooted in emotional literacy.

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“BEAM sessions help children notice, name and navigate their emotions through safe, relationship-focused support.” Through our BEAM approach, practitioners adapt sessions in response to the child, gently building emotional understanding, coping skills and confidence over time. This flexible, relational way of working means we can support a wide range of needs, from early worries to more complex emotional experiences, ensuring each child and their network feel supported in a way that is thoughtful, personalised and effective.

While we offer a small number of short programmes, our main support packages are fully bespoke. Every child we support is different, so their journey with us is shaped around their individual needs rather than a fixed plan.

  • Understanding Anxiety, Help with Anger Tailored 12-week 1:1 School-commissioned or privately funded 1:1 support (on-site or at BTG premises) Bespoke training & consultancy for schools, organisations & workplace.

  • Online courses ( Understanding Trauma, Supporting Emotions, Crisis Support, etc.) Digital resources to purchase (printables, activity kits, booklets) Recordings & replays of webinars for parents & schools.

  • Short themed workshops (e.g. anxiety, grounding, self-esteem, transition support) – from £25 per child Community events (seasonal craft & wellbeing sessions) Parent webinars – low cost, under £10 per person

  • Family Hub sessions across the city – including some limited 1:1s Free downloadable resources (worksheets, fact sheets, activity sheets) Social media content & YouTube channel Library Storytimes Volunteer-led Compassionate Crafts sessions in schools FREE online course: Supporting a Child’s Mental Health.

Support Packages

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    • Weekly one-to-one sessions for your child

    • Summary Overview at the end of sessions:  (not intended for statutory processes such as EHCP applications). 

    • Midway and end-point parent/carer review calls (15 minutes each) to keep you updated. 

    • Practitioner signposting to relevant resources from our BEAM platform. 

    • Full BEAM platform access: hundreds of videos, webinars, guides, and resources covering topics such as anger, self-esteem, friendships, sleep, grief, bullying, and more. 

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    • Weekly one-to-one sessions for your child.

    • In-depth Summary Report at the end of sessions: suitable for sharing with schools, including in EHCP applications, and supporting referrals to other agencies. This includes: key areas of need identified, strategies explored in sessions, practical adaptations and recommendations for home/school. child’s progress across the 12 weeks 

    • One face-to-face parent session with your child’s practitioner (or with clinical lead if your child is self-harming). 

    • Midway and end-point parent/carer review calls (15 minutes each). 

    • Weekly email check-ins

    • School and agency liaison: up to two phone calls with school plus one call with another professional.

    • Practitioner attendance at multi-disciplinary meetings if needed. 

    • Full BEAM platform access.

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  • Everything in Tier Two, plus:

    • At least 2 parent sessions

    • Regular email check-ins and resources

    • School observation & feedback if required

    • Deeper multi-agency involvement

    • Practitioner diary - two spaces (extra time for liaison, advocacy & coordination)

    • Best for: complex needs – EBSA, exclusion risk, harmful coping skills, unmet SEN needs, multiple professionals involved

Our Work

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“We were desperate for help. My daughter was out of school with trauma and anxiety from attending. Her mental health was suffering. Nowhere could offer the support she so desperately needed. She built a trusting relationship with Nikki and made progress. Eventually, supported by Bridge the Gap, she was able to start at a new school and grow in confidence, becoming happier and making her own world bigger.”
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Our Support

We support children and young people to:

  • Understand, name and navigate their emotions

  • Feel safe in their bodies and relationships

  • Develop emotional literacy and coping skills

  • Build confidence, self-worth, and hope

Wherever possible, we work with the network around the child - parents, carers, schools, and professionals - because meaningful change happens in relationships, not isolation.

We Also Support:

  • Children and young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, emotional overwhelm, or behavioural distress

  • Children who are neurodivergent

  • Children struggling with emotional regulation, friendships, or self-esteem

  • Parents and carers seeking understanding and guidance

  • Schools and professionals wanting emotionally informed approaches

We are not a crisis service, but we work closely with other agencies where higher levels of support are needed.

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