"Supporting Young Minds to Shine"
Therapeutic support rooted in empathy, creativity, and care.
"Supporting Young Minds to Shine"
Therapeutic support rooted in empathy, creativity, and care.
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Therapeutic support rooted in empathy, creativity, and care.
Therapeutic support rooted in empathy, creativity, and care.
At Ray of Light, our mission is to provide compassionate, creative, and trauma-informed therapeutic support that empowers children and young people to heal, grow, and thrive. We are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing space where every child feels valued, understood, and supported on their journey towards emotional wellbeing.

At Ray of Light Therapeutic Services , we believe in empowering children to express their emotions and build resilience. Our dedicated team works closely with each child to foster a sense of safety and trust, essential for effective therapy. We pride ourselves on working systemically with the important adults in each child's life to aim for the best outcomes for change, growth, healing and over all wellbeing.
Involving families in the therapeutic process is crucial for lasting change. At Ray of Light Therapeutic Services , we offer guidance and support to parents, helping them understand their child's needs and emotions.
Our team of trained and experienced counsellors are dedicated to helping our clients to improve their mental health and emotional well-being. Each counsellor has an enhanced DBS and essential training for working safely and effectively with children, young people and adults
Message from the Founder and Therapeutic Service Director
I am a trauma-informed therapist specialising in creative and systemic approaches to mental health. Through Ray of Light Therapeutic Services, I offer counselling for children, young people, and parents—alongside group therapy, staff training, and clinical supervision for educators and safeguarding professionals.
My work is rooted in empathy, creativity, and relational care, with flexible support delivered in schools, online, or in the community. Whether you’re navigating personal challenges or seeking professional reflection, I aim to hold space that’s emotionally safe and deeply collaborative.
I hold a BSc (Hons) in Counselling and Psychotherapy in Professional Practice and a Level 6 Certificate in Clinical Supervision (Including Online and Telephone Working), with additional training in telephone counselling. My approach integrates play, creative arts, and trauma-informed principles with systemic awareness, ensuring a supportive experience tailored to each client’s unique context.
— Sara McGuirk
Beginning a therapeutic journey can feel daunting, but it doesn't have to. Ray of Light Therapeutic Services offers a compassionate starting point—whether you're a parent seeking support, a teacher referring a pupil, or a young person needing someone to talk to. This gentle introduction to therapy is designed to help you understand what’s available, explore your needs, and decide what support feels right.
Our approach is rooted in empathy, creativity, and care—because taking the first step should always feel safe, informed, and supported.

For children, young people, and parents/carers
Support is offered in a compassionate, non-judgmental space tailored to each individual’s context and needs. Using play, creative arts, and person-centred approaches, therapy invites emotional expression, connection, and growth. Sessions may take place in schools, online, or community settings — wherever feels most accessible and safe.

Our group workshops on site in schools provide a supportive space for children to connect with peers. Through shared experiences, children learn valuable social skills and emotional resilience.

At Ray of Light Therapeutic Services , we partner with schools to provide therapeutic support on-site. This collaboration allows us to reach children in their familiar environments, making therapy more accessible. We work systemically with important and key people in the child's life to strive for effective and long standing change and gr
At Ray of Light Therapeutic Services , we partner with schools to provide therapeutic support on-site. This collaboration allows us to reach children in their familiar environments, making therapy more accessible. We work systemically with important and key people in the child's life to strive for effective and long standing change and growth. These can include parents, social workers, and teaching staff.

Staff Training & Reflective Practice
Nurturing whole-school wellbeing and trauma-informed cultures
Training is bespoke, interactive, and trauma-sensitive — equipping staff with practical tools and emotional insight to support children and young people. Weekly reflective spaces help professionals feel heard, grounded, and connected to their purpose.
Fostering shared understanding and healing
Structured therapeutic groups explore themes such as anxiety, loss, identity, and relationships in a collaborative environment. Grounded in trauma-informed care, each group is co-created to ensure psychological safety, mutual respect, and creative engagement.
Parent Counselling: Personalised Support for Life’s Challenges Our 1:1 counselling sessions for parents provide a confidential and compassionate space to explore the emotional demands of parenting, family relationships, and personal wellbeing. Whether you're navigating anxiety, grief, trauma, or simply need space to be heard, sessions are tailored to meet your individual needs. Delivered online or in person by a qualified therapist, this support offers a grounding point amidst the many responsibilities of family life.
Clinical Supervision
For counsellors, educators, and safeguarding professionals
Supervision sessions offer a reflective, supportive space that honours the complexity of relational work. Emphasis is placed on practitioner wellbeing, systemic thinking, and ethical safeguarding. Online and blended options are available to accommodate evolving professional needs.
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