Oakdale Group, 49 Valley Drive, Harrogate (2026)

11/02/2026

“My home is my place…sitting on the sofa with my mum and we snuggle up.”
— Child, aged 8

For many children, belonging starts at home.

At Oakdale, we understand how vital secure relationships are to emotional well-being. Our work supports not only the child, but the wider system around them, parents, carers, and families, helping to strengthen safety, connection, and resilience.

Because mental health support doesn’t stop at the therapy room.

10/02/2026

“My therapist listens to me, understands and helps.”
— Young Person, aged 11

Feeling understood can change everything.

At Oakdale, our therapists specialise in working with children and young people who may struggle with friendships, identity, emotions, or neurodiversity. We take time to truly listen because therapy should feel like a safe place, not another challenge.

Belonging starts when a child feels heard.

09/02/2026

Children’s Mental Health Week – “This Is My Place”

This week is about helping children and young people explore where they truly feel they belong, because feeling safe, heard, and accepted is essential for good mental health.

At Oakdale, we create therapeutic spaces where children and young people feel:

✨ Listened to
✨ Understood
✨ Valued
✨ Accepted exactly as they are

From specialist therapy to family-centred support, our work is rooted in helping young people find their place, both within themselves and in the world around them.

This week, we’ll be sharing the important voices of the young people we support. We are committed to helping every child and young person experience that vital sense of belonging, and we won’t stop until they do.

04/02/2026

International Play Therapy Week.

This week, we recognise the power of play therapy in helping children and young people express thoughts, feelings, and experiences that can be difficult to put into words.

Through play, children are offered a safe and supportive space to explore emotions, build resilience, and begin their journey towards healing.

At Oakdale, we’re incredibly lucky to have a team of fantastic, fully qualified and accredited play therapists who use creativity, compassion, and expertise to deliver meaningful, life-changing work for children and young people every single day. We’re proud of the difference they make and the care they bring to their practice.

28/01/2026

Protecting young minds matters.

As a psychological well-being service, we see firsthand how powerful social media can be, for connection but also for comparison, pressure, and harm, especially for young people.

With mounting pressure on the government to discuss restricting social media access for under-16s, we want to share our support for initiatives that place mental health, emotional development, and safety as a priority.

Research and lived experience tell us that early and unregulated exposure to social media can impact:

• self-esteem
• anxiety and mood
• sleep and concentration
• body image and identity development

This conversation isn’t about blame or political views; it’s about the protection of childhoods, prevention of exposure to addictive, algorithm-driven platforms, making it easier for families to hold the line on this together, and ultimately, giving young people the space to grow offline.

27/01/2026

We’re excited to share that our lower fees for ADHD & Autism assessments are now in effect.

We believe everyone should have access to high-quality assessments, and we’re proud to continue offering expert care with no compromise on standards.

If you’d like to find out more or book an assessment, go to www.oakdalegroup.org.

24/01/2026

We’re pleased to share that we’re reducing our fees for ADHD & Autism assessments at Oakdale.
This change is part of our commitment to making high-quality assessments more accessible, without compromising on clinical standards.
New fees come into effect on 27th January.
Stay tuned for the full announcement.

22/01/2026

We’re pleased to share that we’re reducing our fees for ADHD & Autism assessments at Oakdale.
This change is part of our commitment to making high-quality assessments more accessible, without compromising on clinical standards.
New fees come into effect on 27th January.
Stay tuned for the full announcement.

19/01/2026

Today, our team came together, both in the office and remotely, to pause, connect, and share a brew for Brew Monday.

Blue Monday can be a difficult time for many, which is why at Oakdale, we make space in our working day to check in with one another, reconnect, and offer support. Mental health is at the heart of what we do, and we’re committed to creating a culture where colleagues feel seen, supported, and connected.

When we take time to support each other as a team, it strengthens our ability to provide compassionate, high-quality care to the people who need us. Putting people first means supporting the people who support others.
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29/12/2025

✨ 2026: The Year You Choose You ✨

You don’t need a resolution; you might just need a little support.

If you’ve noticed your relationship with food or your body feeling more difficult over the festive season, know that progression takes time, compassion, and the right team around you.

Our multidisciplinary specialists at Oakdale are here to guide steady, sustainable change.

#2026

16/12/2025

Testimonial Tuesday!

We know how important it is for parent carers to feel heard, supported, and guided throughout the autism assessment process.

Here’s what parent carers accessing our Early Years Autism Assessment pathway had to say about their experience with our team.

Listening to feedback helps us continue to shape services that are responsive, inclusive, and centred around children and their families.

08/12/2025

Many people tell us that nervous system regulation has been the missing piece in their recovery from eating difficulties.

When so much of our experience is held in the body, it makes sense that lasting change needs both mind and body support.

At Oakdale, we combine psychology, dietetics and body-based therapies such as Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), EMDR and Yoga Therapy to offer a holistic recovery approach.

Swipe through to learn more about why this work matters and how it can help.
If you or someone you know is struggling, reach out, early support makes a difference.

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