Working for a brighter tomorrow… today

We believe that no child should have to face mental distress alone, and every young person deserves the time and space to explore their thoughts and feelings safely.

Driven on compassion, integrity, creativity and excellence, Bright Paths offers a holistic and ethical mental health service to children and young people.

Our dedication

Founded in 2021, BrightPaths has partnered with over 30 schools to help children and young people with their mental health. But more importantly, we’ve directly impacted over 500 children — with 94% finding our support very helpful, and 92% showing emotional improvement in their SDQ.*

BrightPaths’ dedication aims to create an accessible haven of emotional well-being support, ensuring no child feels unsupported or overlooked.

93%

found our support helpful or very helpful*

92.7%

felt support would make a difference in their lives*

77%

showed improvement across three or more subsets in pre/post-assessment scores

91%

demonstrated statistically significant improvement in the emotional section of impact assessments

97%

made progress towards SMART goals

500 / 30

children and young people / schools helped

* Figures based on children and young people who fully engaged and completed a student evaluation form in their last session.

Did you know...

Mental health problems affect 1 in 6 children in the UK

It is estimated that 60-70% of children and young people suffering from a mental health difficulty have not accessed appropriate intervention at a young enough age.

Early intervention

Half of all lifetime mental health problems emerge by the age of fourteen and 75% by 24.

Early intervention substantially reduces anxiety and depression, and improves factors such as coping mechanisms, resilience and school attendance.

As emphasised in the Government Green Paper on Children and Young People’s Mental Health Services, the urgency of early intervention is paramount. It emphasises the critical importance of ongoing efforts to provide timely support, intervene proactively, and equip young minds to navigate life’s challenges confidently.

Bright Paths’ passionate commitment to early intervention is driven by a fundamental belief: nurturing emotional well-being from the start cultivates resilient futures.

Early intervention is based on the principle that it is better to prevent mental health problems from developing than it is to treat them once they have developed, reach crisis point, and potentially require clinical interventions.

We are committed to implementing early intervention strategies that not only address immediate mental health concerns but also pave the way to a future where proactive and accessible mental health support is integral to every young person’s journey towards holistic well-being.

Our story so far

BrightPaths emerged from the heartfelt dedication of Natashia, our visionary Founder and CEO, in collaboration with her mother, Carol, and our passionate directors. It stemmed from a collective desire to create a haven of accessible emotional well-being support, ensuring no child ever feels unsupported or overlooked.

BrightPaths is far more than just an entrepreneurial endeavour; it is a narrative woven from personal experiences that resonate deeply within each member of our leadership team. It sprang from the profound realisation of an unmet need, a yearning to fill the voids observed firsthand. Born from industry experience, standing witness to the urgent call for support, knowing its critical importance, yet feeling powerless to effect change.

Our journey began not merely with a vision but with a resolute commitment to rewrite the narrative for every child in need, shaping a future where support is not a luxury but an essential right.

Bright Paths' core values

As a holistic and ethical mental health service, we undertake all of our work with the following core values at its heart:

Compassion: We bring empathy and kindness into all we do, listening, understanding, and acting with empathy in every interaction.
Integrity: We uphold honesty, transparency, and authenticity in all our practices, as well as solid ethical values underpinning our work.
Creativity: We employ an open-minded approach, adopting flexible, innovative solutions tailored to individual needs and empowering others to do the same.
Excellence: Our team are committed to excellence in service delivery as well as personal development and learning, continually striving to improve.

Our mission statement

Our mission is to ensure that every local child and young person can access the emotional support they need when they need it. We focus on providing early and preventative support, particularly for those who are vulnerable, neurodiverse, or at high risk.

At Bright Paths, our mission is founded on the belief that every child and young person deserves the opportunity to thrive. We are dedicated to ensuring that all children have equitable access to vital emotional support exactly when they need it most.

Our proactive approach fosters protective factors for mental health and equips children with essential life skills, empowering them to confront life’s challenges with resilience. Through early intervention and personalised support, we aim to prevent the escalation of current difficulties and enhance the mental and emotional well-being of children and young people across Bedfordshire and beyond.

Our unwavering commitment to placing children at the forefront of our efforts ensures that their voices shape our services from inception to implementation. Together, we are dismantling barriers, combating stigma, and advocating for a future where every child feels supported, understood, and empowered to navigate their journey toward brighter paths ahead.

The Goals and objectives we work towards to achieve our mission are:

Early Intervention: Provide timely support to prevent mental distress from escalating.
Bespoke Support: Tailor interventions to individual needs, focusing on neurodiverse-friendly approaches.
Community Engagement: Involve children and families in shaping our services.
Awareness & Advocacy: Reduce stigma and promote mental health through education and campaigns.
Holistic Support: Offer comprehensive and personalised emotional wellbeing support.
Bridging Gaps: Address the needs of neurodiverse, at high-risk, or underserved by existing services.