About Us
A community charity providing mental health support for children, young people and families.
Our Mission
"We exist so that every child and young person can access timely, compassionate mental health support—close to home."
What Makes Us Different
Community-based
We provide support in local settings, close to where families live.
Family-inclusive
We work with the whole family, recognising that parents and carers play a vital role.
Partnership approach
We collaborate with schools, GPs, and local services for joined-up care.
Clear safeguarding
Robust safeguarding procedures to keep children and young people safe.
Clinically supervised
All our practitioners receive regular clinical supervision.
Our Story
Founded
Riverside Children & Families was established to expand early mental health support locally.
Partnership Development
Developed partnership pathways with local health services and schools.
NHS Commission
Began delivering NHS-commissioned CAMHS pathways in the community.
Growing Impact
Now delivering a range of community and NHS-commissioned services to hundreds of families.
Our Impact
500+
Young people supported
Each year we support hundreds of young people and their families.
50+
Workshops delivered
Training and workshops for schools, families, and professionals.
95%
Parent satisfaction
High satisfaction feedback from parents and carers.
20+
Partner organisations
Working with schools, GPs, and community services.
Our Clinical Team
Our experienced practitioners are dedicated to supporting children, young people and families with compassionate, evidence-based care.
Dr Nadia Hussain
Clinical Psychologist
DClinPsyProvides psychological assessments and evidence-based therapies for children and young people.
Dr Hannah Murray
Educational Psychologist
DEdPsySupports children with learning and developmental needs in educational settings.
Fatima Begum
Child & Adolescent Therapist
MSc, BACPWorks with children and teenagers on emotional and behavioural challenges.
Kwame Asante
Family Therapist
AFT RegisteredHelps families improve communication and strengthen relationships.
Niamh O'Connor
Play Therapist
PTUK CertifiedUses therapeutic play to help younger children express and process their feelings.
Ravi Patel
CBT Practitioner
PGDip CBTDelivers cognitive behavioural therapy for anxiety-related conditions.
Chloe Nduka
Art Therapist
MA, HCPCUses creative arts to help children explore and express difficult emotions.
Our Leadership
Our charity is led by an experienced team committed to providing high-quality mental health support.
Dr Amara Okafor
Clinical Director
Leads our clinical team and oversees quality assurance.
Tom Kowalski
Chief Executive
Responsible for the strategic direction of the charity.
Priya Sharma
Safeguarding Lead
Ensures our safeguarding policies and procedures are robust.
Dr Michael Adebayo
Clinical Governance Lead
Oversees clinical standards and professional development.
Governance & Complaints
Our charity is governed by a Board of Trustees who provide strategic oversight and ensure we meet our charitable objectives. We maintain high standards of clinical governance and safeguarding.
If you have concerns or wish to make a complaint, please see our complaints process.
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