ABOUT LES ROBERTS

Children's Mental Health & Behaviour Specialist

I am Les Roberts, a Children's Mental Health & Behaviour Specialist dedicated to helping children and young people overcome emotional & behavioural challenges so they can thrive at home,

at school & in everyday life.

With many years of experience supporting children, adolescents and families, I have had the privilege of working with thousands of children through individual therapy, therapeutic wellbeing groups, school-based programmes & community initiatives.

My approach is compassionate, practical & tailored to the unique needs of every child.

My background includes working as part of an integrated paediatric therapy team, collaborating alongside other healthcare professionals to support children with a wide range of emotional, behavioural & developmental needs. This multidisciplinary experience has given me a deep understanding of the complex factors that can influence a child's wellbeing.

Alongside my private practice, I have delivered wellbeing & emotional resilience programmes through the Local Authority's Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, providing therapeutic support to hundreds of children in a safe, engaging & creative environment. These sessions have helped children develop confidence, emotional regulation, resilience, self-esteem & positive coping strategies.

Throughout my career I have worked closely with schools, parents, local authorities & a range of professionals to ensure children receive the right support at the right time.

I have collaborated with Social Services and the Domestic Abuse Recovery Team (DART), supporting children & their families who have experienced significant adversity & helping families build stronger emotional foundations for the future.

My specialist work includes supporting children experiencing:

• Anxiety & excessive worries

• School anxiety and emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA)

• Low confidence & self-esteem

• Anger & emotional dysregulation

• Behavioural difficulties

• Sleep problems

• Fears & phobias

• Friendship & social challenges

• Trauma & adverse childhood experiences

• Neurodiversity, including ADHD & autism-related emotional support

I combine evidence-based therapeutic approaches with warmth, creativity & genuine compassion, helping children feel understood rather than judged. Every child deserves to feel safe, capable & confident. I believe lasting change happens when we work in partnership with both children

& their families.

Whether I'm working one-to-one, supporting a family, delivering group programmes or training professionals, my mission remains the same:

To help children build emotional resilience, understand their feelings, develop healthier

behaviours & believe in themselves.