Psychological Services

At Stepdown, we are proud to offer psychological services led by Dr. Kate Black. Her work is integral to supporting both our young people and staff. Through her involvement in our “My Journey” process, Dr. Black provides ongoing input, helping young people navigate their experiences and challenges. In addition, she delivers regular trauma-informed training to our staff, ensuring they are equipped with the latest knowledge and practices. Monthly reflective sessions for staff, guided by Dr. Black, have proven invaluable, ensuring a deeper understanding and improving the care we provide.

Feedback from Kate: “I enjoy working with Stepdown because of their values and ethos, which is brought to life by their staff teams and leaders.  Staff across all levels of the organisation strive to create a family atmosphere for the children in their care, and offer children and young people commitment, thoughtfulness, and acceptance.  My experience has been that staff are keen to understand each child as an individual, and to extend this approach to families too. It’s a place where as a partner I have felt welcomed, and I believe this is because the organisation is led by service managers who are open and enthusiastic about working with others.”