About Us
Welcome to the Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma (COECT), a supportive community dedicated to empowering parents and professionals who care for children affected by adverse childhood experiences and neurodivergent characteristics. Our mission is to create a supportive community for parents and supporting professionals where you can find the resources, knowledge, and support they need to help their children thrive.
Our Story
The Centre of Excellence in Child Trauma (CoECT) was created with a vision to make a difference in the lives of children and their families. It brings together trainers, social workers, coaches, and therapists who have firsthand and lived experience in caring for children affected by early life trauma or displaying neurodiverse characteristics. The organisation was founded by Sarah Naish (CEO), Sair Penna, Emma Edwards, and Kathryn Talbot. CoECT integrates cutting-edge research with expert knowledge and compassionate support for families. We recognise the unique challenges faced by parents and carers and are dedicated to providing the essential tools and guidance needed to navigate these complexities.
What we do
At COECT, we offer a wide range of services designed to support both parents and professionals:
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Help and Support: Our therapeutic services support families who require assistance with trauma-informed/therapeutic parenting as well as those needing relief from compassion fatigue symptoms. We also assist families on the edge of care and those families experiencing child-on-parent violence. We can provide support packages which are designed to provide compassionate assistance to families on the verge of crisis, offering a supportive hand during difficult times.
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Training: Our comprehensive training courses cover topics such as Therapeutic & Trauma-Informed Parenting, Compassion Fatigue, and Strategies to Manage Behaviour. Our training is available both in-person and online.
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Qualifications: We provide a variety of trauma-informed, accredited, customised qualifications with NCFE CACHE, ranging from level 1 to level 4 for parents and supporting professionals.
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Resources & Peer Support: We provide access to a wealth of training, peer support, and well-being resources. This includes research, articles, and practical tools designed to help families and professionals support children effectively. Additionally, we offer a community where parents and caregivers can connect through our support groups called TIPS Meet-Ups. Here, you can share experiences and build relationships. Our goal is to create a network of support and understanding through our Trauma-Informed Parents Hub membership.
Meet The Team
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Head Office Team
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CoECT Associate Trainers, Therapists & Coaches
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Advocacy
Sometimes, you may feel that other professionals don’t completely understand your child or family's situation. Trying to explain the reason behind why your child displays certain behaviours or how they are perceived can be frustrating.
Our advocacy services start at £105 per hour plus VAT for TIPs members, (non members price is £150 per hour) this can include any of the following depending on your support needs.
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Consultation to determine how we can assist, navigating systems (e.g. social services, education system, health system), and supporting you as the parent, to make informed choices.
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Acting as a voice for you and mediating to support a better working partnership between parents and educational settings by attending a meeting or meetings.
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Assisting you to access other sources of support.
If you could use some help, please feel free to ask for more support with advocacy by filling out the form below.
