We are really pleased that at Bridge of Harmony, our psychotherapy programme is proving to be a lifeline for struggling families and young people who have experienced trauma, displacement and deep emotional upheaval. What began as a much-needed intervention has grown into a transformative initiative, one that recognises the complex and overlapping struggles faced by our clients and provides culturally aware, compassionate and holistic support.
We work extensively with refugee families suffering unresolved PTSD caused by war, persecution and major upheavals in their lives. Despite the existence of NHS mental health services and other charities, access is often restricted due to cuts, long wait lists, but most importantly the lack of interpretation support. Consequently, non-English-speaking families are frequently unable to get this critical support.
At Bridge of Harmony, we address this gap by providing interpreters in several major languages, ensuring our psychotherapist can communicate effectively and build trust with every individual and family.
Our work also focuses on young people from mixed-heritage backgrounds or those who arrived in the UK as children fleeing conflict. These youths often find themselves caught between cultures, never having had the time or support to transition fully into their new environment.
Our psychotherapist helps bridge that divide, enabling them to explore their identity in a safe, non-judgmental space. They learn to embrace both who they are and who they are becoming—a fusion of cultures that enriches their lives rather than isolates them.
We guide them through the process of understanding boundaries—both personal and cultural—while encouraging respect for others and a sense of pride in themselves. This helps them re-engage with their schools and communities, not as outsiders, but as contributors, educators, and changemakers. Through therapy, they develop the confidence to express themselves, navigate life’s challenges, and share their unique cultural experiences, be they through food, music, fashion or storytelling within the wider community.
Many families in our programme are also navigating the aftermath of domestic violence (DV) and acrimonious divorce. Children caught in these situations often find themselves emotionally torn, struggling with a mix of love, anger, confusion and grief. We see time and again how these children, who once excelled in school, begin to falter, both academically and emotionally under the weight of unresolved trauma and divided loyalties.
Bridge of Harmony partners with transformational tutors and educational mentors who work alongside our psychotherapist to help these children rediscover their footing. We support them in understanding that while divorce can be painful, particularly when DV is involved, it can also mark the beginning of a safer, healthier chapter in their lives. Children learn that they are not to blame, that their emotions are valid, and that healing is possible. With the right support, their motivation returns, and they begin to thrive again, emotionally, academically, and socially.
Our holistic model is designed to meet people where they are, offering practical, emotional, and cultural support that enables true transformation. Whether healing from the scars of war, the fractures of family breakdown or the silence of isolation, our clients are never alone.