About Damon – Founder & Director of Teencampsuk

Family and Teen behavioural Consultant. My name is Damon Bachegalup BA (Hons), Dip (Couns)L7 and I am a L6 mediator, Family and Teen Behavioural Consultant, Psychotherapist, Supervisor and Author.

I am the Founder & Director, Teencampsuk
Leading Authority in Teen Therapeutic Residentials & Family Reset Programmes. Family intervention programmes UK & Europe

I am widely recognised as one of the UK’s foremost experts in family and teen therapeutic residentials expert help for teenage boys . As the founder and director of Teencampsuk, I have dedicated my career 0ver 26 years to helping young people break destructive cycles, rebuild confidence, and restore harmony within families through carefully structured therapeutic interventions.

With years of experience working at the intersection of adolescent psychology, behavioural coaching, and family systems therapy, I have created a unique model that blends clinical insight with practical, real-world strategies. My pioneering approach, known as the Teencamps Transformational Framework, has helped countless families achieve lasting change — often where traditional approaches have failed, teenage behaviour specialist UK.

Respected by parents, educators, and mental health professionals alike, I am is frequently called upon as a trusted advisor for families facing complex challenges. My residential programmes are recognised for their safety, effectiveness, and exclusivity, making Teencampsuk the premier choice for high-net-worth families seeking life-changing outcomes for their teenagers.

My mission is simple yet powerful: to empower young people to reclaim their potential, and to equip families with the tools to thrive together — not just survive. View my LinkedIn profile.

I am passionate about helping families, teenagers and young adults because, "I was that difficult teenager" and as a parent myself, I also had a difficult teenager. I truly believe that one size does not fit all. As we know, unfortunately, teens/ young adults do not come with an in-depth instruction manual which we can refer to in times of challenging behaviour.

Elite Adolescent Behaviour Consultant

I am the founder and Head Family Behavioural Consultant at Teencamps-UK, an organisation I established in 2008 to support teenagers and families facing behavioural and emotional challenges. With over 26 years of experience as a Family Behavioural Consultant specialise in teen's and young adults, Psychotherapist, Mediator, and Author, I brings a wealth of expertise. My approach is integrative, combining therapeutic techniques with personal life experiences to create tailored interventions for each young person. My journey into counselling began after working for many years as a HGV driver and as a doorman in Manchester during the 1990's, I decided to return to education in my 40's after overcoming personal challenges such as Dyslexia. I was inspired by watching the Ch 4 programme "Brat Camp" and I identified that there was a gap in UK-based behavioural camps for teens and so I decided to start Teencamps-UK and over the years I have developed the concept to now a residentials programme in the past few years. Parenting advice see my Blog page. A Trusted, Evolving Service for Families Since 2008 - Teencamps-UK began in 2008 as Teenbratcampuk, one of the first UK and only outdoor programmes focused exclusively on supporting teen boys with behavioural and emotional challenges. In 2018, we rebranded as Teencamps-UK, expanding our therapeutic approach and refining the camp experience to meet the evolving needs of modern families. Today, we offer a highly personalised residential model—a discreet, therapist-led intervention designed to create lasting behavioural change in a structured, emotionally safe environment. Led exclusively by Teen Behaviourist Damon, Teencamps-UK now supports families both across the UK and internationally, offering trusted, specialist help to those seeking meaningful transformation for their sons.

I have helped young people with various issues such as mental health issues, depression, anxiety eating issues, drug issues, alcohol issues, addictions (including Social Media and Online Gaming).

Adoption issues, being fostered, family breakdowns/ disputes, relationships, trouble at school/ college.

Loss and bereavement, depression, self-harming, LGB, gender dysphoria, coming to terms with sexuality, social isolation, suicidal thoughts, bullying and computer misuse issues.

I have an up to date Child Protection Policy and we hold a Safeguarding Children Certificate 2022, Family Mediation Certificate Level 4, Mental Health Awareness Certificate 2020, Life Coaching Diploma 2020, Suicide Awareness Training 2023 and Mindfulness Diploma 2020.

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