we listen you lead.

Free, confidential support and advice in Waltham Forest.

We listen, you lead.

Free, confidential support and advice in Waltham Forest.

How can we help?

The Roots are here to provide mental health and wellbeing support to children, young people and families in Waltham Forest. Our team consists of Cognitive Behavioural Therapists, Systemic Family Practitioners and Integrative Therapists. The Roots are part of Groundwork London, who support a large number of mental health, youth, community and environmental projects. 

Got a question?

Contact us directly! We have a friendly and ​professional team who will be happy to ​answer your questions.

roots@groundwork.org.uk

Natalie Stevens

Service Manager

Samuel Rogers

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) Practitioner

Katrina Jenkins

Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner / Systemic family Practitioner

Cochisa Paul-George

Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner / Integrative Therapist

Frequently Asked Questions

How can The Roots help me?
 Hello! At The Roots, we’re here for young people when they need support, and you can reach out to us directly – no need for a professional referral. When we receive your referral, we discuss it with the team. After this, someone from the team will get in touch with you by email or phone to let you know what next steps are.
We focus on early intervention and prevention for emotional challenges like worries, anxieties, and stress. The Roots offers opportunities and tools for young people and families to develop skills that support their emotional, physical and social wellbeing through individual support, group sessions, workshops, resources, and peer mentoring.
What do therapy sessions look like?

Therapy sessions at The Roots create a friendly and welcoming space where young people can explore their feelings and personal growth over 6 to 12 weekly sessions. Here’s what to expect:

Comfortable Atmosphere: Our sessions are warm and non-judgmental, making sure everyone feels at ease sharing their experiences.

Skilled Guides: Our therapists know what they are doing! Especially when it comes to working with different backgrounds. They’re there to offer support, guidance, and strategies that fit your age and situation.

Tailored Experience: Whether you’re a young person or a parent/carer, therapy is all about you. We customise it to your needs and preferences.

Privacy First: What you talk about in therapy stays between us, building trust and openness. The only time we might have to share something is if we’re worried about you or someone else.

Open Chat: Our therapists are all about listening to you. They want to hear what’s on your mind and make sure you have a say in how your therapy journey goes.

How do I know if I need support with my wellbeing?

It’s great that you’re paying attention to your wellbeing. Experiencing ups and downs is a normal part of life but sometimes we experience changes to how we think, feel and behave that make daily life more difficult or less enjoyable. For example, we might feel more worried than usual or find it difficult to do things we used to do. This is when it’s helpful to talk to a trusted adult or mental health professional. They can help you to figure out what’s going on, what you can do and what support might make things better. ‘