A Child’s Voice® 1-1 intervention 

10-Week Self-Harm intervention and Suicide Prevention Programme

A Child’s Voice® is a structured, trauma-informed early intervention programme supporting children and young people aged 8–18 who may be struggling with:

• Self-harm

• Suicidal thoughts

• Emotional distress

• Low confidence or self-esteem

• Difficulties expressing feelings safely

We provide a safe, supportive space where children are listened to, understood, and guided toward healthier coping strategies.

How the Programme Works

Over 10 weeks, each child receives:

• Weekly 1:1 session with a trained professional

• Structured daily activities to reinforce progress

• Consistent ongoing support throughout the programme

• Guided workbook to support learning and reflection

• Comprehensive safety planning for crisis situations

• Structured, age-appropriate workbook programme

• Personalised suicide and self-harm safety planning

• Practical tools to manage self-harm urges

• Emotional regulation and coping strategies

• Education around mental health

• Holistic guidance and advice for parents and carers

• Children retain their workbook and safety planning resources for ongoing support

Our Approach

A Child’s Voice® was co-designed with children and young people and bridges frontline social work practice with evidence-informed clinical research.

The programme is:

• Child-centred

• Strength-based

• Trauma-aware

• Prevention-focused

• Family focused 

• We work not only with the child, but with the family around them to build lasting protective factors.

What We Aim to Achieve

The programme is designed to:

• Reduce self-harm and suicidal thoughts

• Prevent situations escalating into crisis

• Strengthen emotional resilience

• Improve communication within families

• Increase confidence, safety and coping skills

• Builds resilience

• Education around mental health 

Measurable Impact up to 2026

Recent programme outcomes show:

• 95% reduction in self-harm and suicidal thoughts

• 100% elimination of suicide attempts during the programme period

• These outcomes demonstrate the power of early, structured, compassionate intervention.

• 60 children directly supported 

• 180+ family members reached 

Safeguarding and Referrals

All children are assessed prior to acceptance to ensure the programme is suitable and safe.

Referrals are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, considering risk level, safeguarding needs and availability.

A Child’s Voice® is an early intervention and prevention service.
Children requiring immediate crisis support will be signposted to appropriate urgent statutory services.