Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)
DDP is particularly effective for children experiencing attachment difficulties and developmental trauma. It focuses on attunement and relationships, helping to repair relational wounds and build secure, trusting connections.
This approach may involve parents, carers, or wider support networks, and can gradually include the child where appropriate.
DDP in Residential Care
For children who have experienced early relational trauma, behaviour can often be a communication of unmet needs rather than intentional defiance.
A relational, trauma-informed approach supports adults to understand and respond to these needs with consistency, safety, and empathy. Behaviours such as aggression, withdrawal, or fear can reflect an internal system shaped by past experiences.
Through stable, nurturing relationships, we can support healing and help rebuild a sense of safety in the world.
