Family Therapy

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Relationships England and Wales

BACP

The Counselling Directory

Counselling and Coaching for Families

Family counselling can be for any relationship, whether you are living together or apart, adopted, fostered, birth family or a blended family. We offer in-person appointments and online therapy (from one or more homes).

  • We support individuals to work through grief, loss, anxiety and depression and other difficulties as well as offering specialist support for relationship issues.

    RAFT are experienced providers of workplace counselling for employers, offering Employee Assistance Programmes to support individuals and their family members.

  • Whether you're young or old, straight or gay, single or in a relationship, we can support you with issues surrounding your relationships. 

  • We offer Family Therapy. Whether you need a relationship health check, or some support through separation or divorce, we are here for you.

  • RAFT offer counselling services to children and young people from ages 6-25. Children and young people can be referred to our centre directly by a parent or guardian, or through their school with parental consent. We offer subsidies for families on low incomes as well as some school-funded sessions.

    ​We are able to offer services both via webcam and face to face for children aged 11+, or families. For under 11's we can provide webcam sessions with a parent present.  ​

  • Resolve Conflict, Your Way
    Practical solutions for families and communities without the stress of a courtroom.

    Our mediation service provides a safe, neutral space to talk constructively and focus on the future. Instead of a judge making life-changing decisions for you, we help you stay in the driver's seat.

    Why Choose Mediation?
    · Stay in Control: You and the other party decide the outcome, not a court
    · Be Heard: We facilitate a space where you can express your views without the conversation turning into an argument.
    · Save Time & Stress: Mediation is generally much faster, less stressful and less expensive than traditional legal routes.
    · Expert Standards: Our service is delivered in full accordance with Family Mediation Council standards.
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    How We Can Help
    We assist families, couples, and community members in settling practical matters:

    Children
    Living arrangements and schedules.
    Finances
    Handling money and ongoing support.
    Property
    Deciding what happens to your home.
    Community
    Issues involving housing, inheritance, or neighbours.

  • RAFT is a leading provider of parent and carer support, specialising in SEND and complex need families. We offer family coaching sessions for parents and carers across BCP and Dorset. These can be self-funded, although subsidies and limited funded sessions are available subject to set criteria. Please contact us for further information.

  • An active sex life is often an important and enjoyable part of a healthy adult relationship. However, many people encounter sexual difficulties at some point in their lives. There are many physical and emotional reasons why this can happen. Family or work pressures, tiredness or illness, perhaps the arrival of a new baby, may all contribute to feelings of unease. Some people find that sexual problems don’t last long, but where a problem does persist, we can help. Sex therapy is available for couples and individuals, gay or straight, who have specific sexual difficulties, such as: loss of desire, erection difficulties, premature ejaculation, painful intercourse, or difficulty reaching orgasm.

    After you have contacted us to arrange an appointment, you will meet with one of our therapists for an assessment, at which you will be helped to identify the difficulties you wish to overcome and the goals you would like to achieve. If therapy is considered appropriate, options will be discussed and the way forward agreed.

Why choose RAFT?

Experienced Providers

Delivering specialist relationship counselling since 1958. Formerly a federated Relate charity, RAFT is a current member of the Relationships England and Wales Network

Confidential Support

RAFT are a trusted provider of specialist counselling. We pride ourselves on providing a high quality, confidential service that you can trust. As an Organisational Member, we adhere to the BACP Ethical Framework.

Individual and Relationship therapy

Unlike most providers, as a former Relate charity, RAFT specialises in both individual and systemic relationship therapy, providing holistic insight into your situation.

Accessible

RAFT strive to provide an accessible service to reduce barriers to support such as finance, communication and disability. We offer online services from the comfort of your own home.

Support for Parents and Carers

When children and young people struggle with their mental health, it can impact the whole family. At RAFT we offer coaching to parents and carers to assist them in providing the best possible support to the children they care for.

Family coaching is attended by parents or carers only - either individually or with a partner, ex or co-parent where appropriate. Our experienced Coaches can support you face to face or online. We offer 6-week courses of coaching

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  • ​"Wonderful! Highly skilled professional, non-judgemental and a skilled listener who intervened just enough to keep us talking".

    Former Client

  • “There is so much less anger in our house. When situations start to build, we are able to stop them escalating.”

    Former Client, Family Coaching

  • “I felt listened to for the first time. That made it possible to keep going when things were hard.”

    Former Client

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