“The importance of emotional validation blew my mind. I am aware I should have already known this but I wasn’t raised that way. I also learned to accept the situation more and my anxiety has decreased. I find I can be more present with her now”
Jane, Mum of 14 year old girl and Speek user for 5 months
We understand when your child hurts, you hurt
You don’t have to wait or feel helpless. If your child isn’t ready to engage in therapy, our Parent-Only course empowers you with the tools, strategies, and understanding to support them safely and compassionately.
Practical Support Strategies
Giving space while staying available, delivered by our specialist clinicians via chat and group sessions
Access the best specialists
Learn ways to communicate with your child about self-harm and strategies to respond to episodes.Work with the best self-harm clinicians in the UK, not just whoever is in your area.
Learn at your own pace
Gain skills to manage feelings of burnout and worry, and connect with peers who understand. Get direct access to clinicians for all your questions.Supplement your sessions with guided content, on your own time.
Safe and Anonymous Community
Learn, share and support from other parents who have been on the same journey and get it, no judgements
“So I do wish I’d had more of the Speek community around me. And even, like I think I’ve mentioned to you before, just the fact that speek exists. I wish I’d known about something like this two years ago, because, you know, I did feel like I was drowning in all of this. But you’re here now. I know it’s very exhausting. We’ve been talking a lot about things, but I’m glad someone’s listening.”
– Sarah, Mum of a 14 year old boy
Cost
NHS referral
Free at point of care (where referred by a NHS Trust)
Self-payment
Starting at £50/month
Insurance
We currently do not accept insurance.
Meet your Speek team
Neurodiversity-Affirming Care
Our approach welcomes and we provide specialised pathways to support parents of neurodivergent young people, including those with autism, ADHD, and other developmental differences.
Investment in Your Family’s Future
This isn’t open-ended therapy – it’s a focused, time-limited support that gives you skills for life. Many parents report that learning these strategies prevents crisis escalation and transforms family relationships.
Together, we can end the cycle of self-harm in children
“We’ve worked alongside over 600 families, children, and healthcare professionals to build the digital DBT informed intervention for self-harm recovery.”
Dr. Olivia Collier, Chief Clinical Officer, Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (PhD)