Schools FAQ 

What is Tea of Therapy?

Tea of Therapy partners with schools to provide high-quality, child-centred counselling. Our aim is to make mental health support accessible, relational, early, and effective — not a last-minute intervention.

What is school counselling?

School counselling gives students a safe, confidential space to talk, process emotions, and learn healthy coping tools. Counselling helps them manage anxiety, friendship challenges, family changes, behaviour, confidence, and more.

What does our school receive when we sign up?

You receive:

• A highly vetted, qualified child counsellor

• Weekly or fortnightly sessions (seeing up to 4–5 children per day)

• Space for drop-ins/check-ins if fewer children are allocated

• All templates needed (consent, referral, evaluation, case closure)

• Half-term and end-of-term feedback

• Free affirmation postcards for students

• Full safeguarding alignment with your school

What are the benefits for our school?

• Students receive early, high-impact emotional support

• Reduced pressure on teaching staff

• Improved emotional literacy within the school

• Supports Ofsted wellbeing expectations

• Builds a consistent, trusted mental health provision

What templates are included?

• Consent Form – sent to parents

• Referral Form – for school use, outlining concerns and goals

• Evaluation Form – student feedback

• Closing Case Notes – summary of therapeutic progress

• Half-Term Feedback – for safeguarding and pastoral reviews

• Affirmation Cards – for encouragement and positive reinforcement

What if we don’t have 4–5 students?

Unused time can be allocated for drop-ins, emotional check-ins, or wellbeing support for other students. If a child requires ongoing counselling, we will discuss this with you.

Do you offer flexible payment plans?

Yes. Schools can pay monthly, termly, or annually. Discounts are available for termly and annual payments.

How does your referral program work?

If you refer another school and they sign a contract, you receive either £100 off your next invoice or a free copy of the My Tea Collection.

How long are sessions?

Standard sessions are 45 minutes. Drop-ins are 10–20 minutes.

How long does a student receive counselling?

A minimum of 12 sessions, with the option to extend based on need.

How are counsellors vetted?

All counsellors complete a thorough vetting process including:

• Full application and interview

• ID & proof of address

• DBS

• Professional membership

• Qualification checks

• Reference checks

• Safeguarding training

What is MyTEA?

MyTEA is our wellbeing magazine for ages 5+. It makes therapy approachable through stories, activities, reflection pages, colouring, and wellbeing challenges.