Personal Stories

Read a selection of personal stories from KidsAid.

Sophie's Story

Sophie's Story

Sophie was referred to KidsAid when she was 13 to address the physical, emotional, and domestic abuse she experienced in her early childhood.

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Tom's Story

Tom's Story

Tom was referred to KidsAid at 14, facing permanent school exclusion due to frequent, volatile outbursts driven by emotions he couldn’t understand or control.

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Zac's Story

Zac's Story

Zac was referred to KidsAid at the age of 7, as his carers were struggling to manage his behaviour, and his placement was at risk of breaking down.

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Kelly's Story

Kelly's Story

Kelly was 5 when she was referred to KidsAid, after her mother became concerned about the changes she was noticing in her daughter.

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Sandy's Story

Sandy's Story

When Sandy first contacted KidsAid, she was seeking support for her 4-year-old son, Toby, who had witnessed domestic abuse. However, during Toby’s assessment, it became clear that Sandy was also deeply affected and in need of therapeutic support.

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Jake's Story

Jake's Story

Jake, an 8-year-old boy, was referred to KidsAid by his mother due to behavioural changes following his parents’ separation.

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Our Impact in 2024/25

We deliver evidence-based psychotherapies that empower children to process their experiences, understand their emotions, build resilience, and achieve brighter futures.

4434
Total number of therapy sessions delivered
371
Total number of young people worked with
26
Average number of weeks each child was supported
141
Total number of schools worked from