Welcome to Augmenting Therapy
At Augmenting Therapy, we are dedicated to offering therapeutic group and 1-1 support using immersive storytelling for young people aged 10-25
Our young people are struggling
20.3% of 8 to 16-year-olds and 23.3% of 17 to 19-year-olds are likely to have a probable mental disorder (NHS Digital, 2023).
With more than a quarter of a million (270,300) children and young people in England alone still waiting for mental health support from Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (Children’s Commissioner’s Report 2024) we need to find new ways to support young people faster and to ensure that therapy services meet the needs of all.
We need to be adaptive, responsive and reflective of the rapidly changing world that young people inhabit.
The reality is that traditional talking therapy is NOT for everyone.
Many of the young people we support find traditional therapeutic methods difficult to engage with. Whether that’s due to trauma, being neurodivergent, depression or high levels of anxiety, there can be times when talk or play can feel overwhelming.
In stretched services, we then end up in situations where those young people are labelled as ‘difficult to engage’, or miss a session due to feeling overwhelmed, and then lose their space.
This is a process we think unfairly discriminates against our marginalised clients.
At Augmenting Therapy, we believe in personalising therapy using approaches that young people already feel comfortable with, to meet their needs and preferences. We feel strongly that we need to change the way we do things, to make therapy more accessible and engaging for our young people.
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Our intervention, delivered by trained youth workers and therapists, offers an alternative - where young people can interact with calming, supportive virtual environments that blend with in-person group interaction.
Our Approach
Immersive Therapy
Our immersive therapy approach integrates cutting-edge technologies to create a personalised therapeutic experience for our clients. Through augmented reality, immersive storytelling, and innovative approaches, we aim to revolutionise mental health support for young people who want something different to traditional therapy.
Creative Interventions
Creativity is at the core of our interventions. We believe in combining the power of art and digital media to enhance emotional expression and self-discovery.
Our creative approach enables young people to explore their thoughts and feelings in unique ways.
Building social connection
We are committed to fostering a sense of community and belonging. Through group activities, developing peer support networks, and community outreach programmes, we strive to create a supportive ecosystem where young people can share experiences and connect.
Meet Our Team
Sally Griffith
Ange McMillan
