Services
We offer standalone sessions for those who want to experience without ongoing commitment
For families looking for continued progress and consistency, we offer ongoing support with the flexibility to choose between weekly and fortnightly sessions, now available at 15% off
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About me
My name is lucinda
I have been a Mental Health Nurse with the NHS for nearly four years. I have worked widely with people with mild, moderate and severe mental illness and people living with SEND and complex needs. I have experience within the clinical wards at St John's Hospital in Livingston and Forth Valley Royal Hospital. I currently work in the community providing psychological interventions and assessments of mental health and wellbeing.
I have had further training in Neurodiversity, Co-existing Diagnosis (Mental Illness and Learning Disabilities), Decider Skills, Anxiety Management, Mindfulness and Safety and Stabilisation. I have also had the opportunity to complete a two-month placement experience at Lochview, a unit for people with learning disabilities, autism and complex health needs. I hope to continue my studies to improve the lives of others in health, wellbeing and sensory exploration.
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By June this year, I will have completed Level 5 Certificate SCQF Special Educational Needs and Disability, Inclusive Education: Exploring SEND Practices and Strategies, Enhanced Learning Through Sensory Play and Transform Your Practice With Sensory Integration.
Our Story
As a Registered Mental Health Nurse, I saw firsthand how referrals skyrocketed and waiting lists grew longer without any service expansions to meet demand. ​As seen in the graph, the Census was able to provide the public with the most common conditions in Scotland
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We recognise that it can be challenging to get support for children and young people living with SEND and complex needs. We hope to provide a service that matters and is created with passion, trust, and understanding. ​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​
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With this foundation, the business was successfully launched.
Welcome To
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The graph shows how each condition increased between 2011 and 2022, yet services did not rise in parallel. We believe that more services should be available to all in
Scotland who have difficulties in functioning.
What we offer
ExploreBuddy offers health and wellbeing sessions to children and young people in their home or group setting, wherever is most comfortable in Forth Valley and surrounding areas.
This service is open to all with difficulties in functioning, particularly those living with SEND and complex needs.
At ExploreBuddy, we provide sensory exploration, mindfulness techniques and ASMR sessions that are tailored to every individual
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Mental Health Support
We can offer support aimed at promoting wellbeing (psychological, emotional and social interventions) through sensory exploration
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Psychological Interventions
Supporting the individual with interventions such as decider skills, safety and stabilisation, anxiety management, gradual exposure and desensitisation
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Sensory Approaches and Exploration
Promoting an informal calming and predictable environment to support adults and children in regulating emotions, improving motor skills, enhancing cognitive development and fostering social interactions and overall wellbeing
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Mindfulness
The focus of mindfulness is on paying more attention to your own thoughts, feelings and the world around you. The sessions are built to nurture the mind and body and offer grounding techniques that the individual can use every day
ASMR (Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response)
A tailored ASMR sessions that is pleasant, calm and and relaxing. We will discuss how we can meet the individual's needs, their likes and their dislikes to avoid any triggers or distress. The sessions are not structured in order to adapt to the individual
Sensory and Wellbeing Group
For Children and Young People Living With SEND At Forth Valley Sensory Centre
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BOOKING FORM
Please fill out this form and we will get back to you within 24 hours
FAQs
What can be expected at our consultations?
Our consultations are where we can begin our introductions, and find out a little more about the client and their needs. The consultation aims to see if we, at ExploreBuddy can support the individual to improve their functioning and daily life.
Can you provide any other service that is not currently listed such as befriending?
Please use the booking form to discuss further, other services can be provided as long as it is within our scope of practice and experience.
Do you provide education sessions on mental health and co-existing diagnosis'?
Yes. We have completed training days for students learning nursing at the University of Stirling. We can provide educational sessions in schools and the wider public. Please contact us for further information.
Do you provide services outwith the Forth Valley area?
Yes, depending on distance. There may be a fuel charge depending on how far this is from our base. Please contact us for further information.
Can you offer sensory spaces and equipment to parties and events?
Yes, we can. Please get in touch for pricing.
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