Helping you navigate the early years
Empowering families across Yorkshire with accessible psychological support, tailored interventions, and community-based care—helping every family thrive.
Supporting families when they need it most
At Find A Way, we believe every family should have the support they need, when they need it, and be part of a community that's there for them.
We provide a wide range of interventions including pre-natal support, parent support groups, individual consultations, and assessments. Our flexible approach ensures we respond to specific family needs in real-time.
We understand the importance of early intervention. All our services are evidence-based and rooted in strength-based practice, empowering families by focusing on their inherent strengths and resources.
Evidence-Based
All interventions grounded in proven research
Strength-Focused
Building on your family's unique abilities
Experienced Team
Specialists in trauma and attachment
Flexible Support
Tailored to your family's journey
What we offer
Comprehensive support tailored to meet the unique needs of each family, empowering you to overcome challenges and thrive.
Video Interactive Guidance (VIG)
An evidence-based intervention using video feedback to improve communication and relationships between parents or carers and children. Families reflect on their strengths through positive interaction clips. Read more
Parent Support Groups
A safe, welcoming space for parents to connect, share experiences, and receive guidance. These groups foster community while offering practical advice from experienced facilitators.
Strength-Based Interventions
We focus on identifying and building upon unique family strengths. This empowers families to harness their abilities and resources to overcome challenges and promote well-being.
One-to-One Consultations
Personalised sessions for parents, carers, and families to discuss specific concerns about development, emotional well-being, and behaviour with problem-solving strategies tailored to you.
Meet the people behind Find A Way
A dedicated team combining professional expertise with personal understanding of the challenges families face.
Dr Sophia Bentley
Educational and Child Psychologist
I'm Dr Sophia Bentley, Founder and Managing Director of Find A Way.
As an Educational and Child Psychologist with over 15 years' experience working with local authorities, schools, and communities, I've spent my career helping families navigate the early years. I understand how confusing and overwhelming it can be for parents trying to find the right support. That's why I founded Find A Way: to create a space where families can access practical help, feel heard, and build the confidence to move forward in a way that works for them.
As both a professional and a parent, I know that every family's journey is different. My passion is in helping families discover their own path, creating opportunities for children to thrive, and building stronger, more connected communities where no one feels like they're doing it alone.
Laura Andrews
Director
I'm Laura Andrews, with 15 years experience working in children's safeguarding, I have dedicated my career to working with children and their families where there is a risk of harm and a need for support to ensure children live in a safe environment.
As a Social Work Team Manager, I have a strong belief in empowering parents and caregivers by equipping them with the tools and guidance necessary to support children to reach their full potential. I am committed to creating a collaborative and restorative environment when working with families to achieve the best possible outcome.
Not only do I bring a professional understanding of the challenges parents face, but as a mother of two young children myself, I have a personal appreciation for the complexities of parenting. This blend of professional expertise and my personal experience allows me to approach my work with empathy, compassion, and a deep commitment to helping families succeed.
Hannah Flaherty
Director
I'm Hannah Flaherty Moftakhar, a Civil Servant working on Major Rail Projects where I lead on engagement and strategy. I have over 15 years experience managing relationships and am responsible for building and maintaining connections with key stakeholders, understanding their needs and concerns, and actively engaging with them through a project.
I passionately believe in the power of community, which can help parents to be more resilient when faced with challenges, especially in the early years of parenting. I hope that by being part of Find A Way I can use my project delivery skills to help parents to develop strong, long-lasting relationships with their children.
Outside of work I am a busy mum of twin toddlers, a keen foodie (cooking and eating) and a novice runner.
Louise Carter
Director
Louise Carter is a passionate and dedicated Delivery Manager for a leading Financial Services firm, where she works across the Development and Data teams to manage products through their lifecycle and ensures successful delivery to the business. With a solid background in project management, Louise has a wealth of experience delivering key business projects.
Outside of her professional career, Louise is a committed advocate for postnatal care and believes in equal access to services and education, regardless of location or financial status. As Chair of the Parent Teacher Association (PTA) at her children's primary school, she works closely with both the school and parents to raise funds that enhance the children's school experience.
A proud mother of two beautiful boys, Louise is keen to get involved in supporting others during the early years. Having joined NCT during her first pregnancy, the network and support she received during the postnatal period were invaluable, and she is passionate about ensuring all families have access to social and professional support.
Educational psychology services
To help fund our free services, we offer private practice support from a chartered Educational & Child Psychologist.
We provide psychological assessments, advice, support, and interventions for individuals, groups, and organisations across early years, primary, secondary, and special educational needs settings.
A portion of all fees is reinvested into our pro bono work, allowing us to offer free support to families facing financial hardship.
Service Fees
We are a Community Interest Company
Find A Way operates under a not-for-profit model as a CIC (company no. 15992869). We are funded partially by grants and partially by our private practice.
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If you would like to help with funding, volunteer your time, or get involved with our cause, please contact us.
Get InvolvedLet's keep in touch
If you have questions or would like to learn more about how we can support you and your family, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to listen and provide guidance.