"The objective is not simply to manage behaviour. It is to change the dynamic and give the family a sustainable way forward". Damon

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Frequently Asked Questions

Private Family Interventions

Clear information for families considering private intervention for a young man aged 15–25.

About the Work

1. What is a private family intervention?

A privately arranged, individually structured intervention designed around a family’s specific behavioural, relational and practical difficulties.

The aim is to establish a clearer way forward when conflict, disengagement or conventional approaches have left the family struggling to make progress.

2. Who do you work with?

I work with families experiencing complex behavioural situations involving young men aged 15–25.

Typical concerns include persistent conflict, defiance, withdrawal, school or university disengagement, strained relationships and difficulties maintaining parental authority.

3. What makes your approach different?

I consider the young man within the wider family context rather than treating his behaviour in isolation.

The work may address communication, relationships, boundaries, expectations, parental authority and personal accountability.

Each intervention is structured around the circumstances involved.

4. Is this counselling or psychotherapy?

My current practice focuses on private family and behavioural intervention.

My professional background includes counselling, psychotherapy, mediation and family support. The nature of the work offered is discussed during the initial assessment process.

Suitability

5. When should a family consider an intervention?

When difficulties have become persistent, relationships are deteriorating or previous approaches have not produced the change needed.

Families may be unsure how to move forward, how to establish boundaries or how to re-engage a son who has withdrawn from family life, education or other responsibilities.

6. Does my son need to agree to take part?

Willingness to engage is an important consideration, particularly for one-to-one residential interventions.

I assess the circumstances, the young man’s willingness to participate and the family’s readiness to engage before determining whether an intervention is appropriate.

7. Do you work with the whole family?

Where appropriate, yes.

The level of family involvement depends on the intervention, the circumstances and the objectives agreed for the work.

8. Can you help if we have already tried other professionals?

Previous professional involvement does not automatically rule out working together.

I review what has been tried, what remains unresolved and whether my approach offers a suitable next step.

Types of Intervention

9. What interventions do you offer?

My practice focuses on three forms of private intervention:

Online Family Intervention — structured remote work involving the family and, where appropriate, the young man.
Private 1:1 Residential Intervention — individually structured work in the UK or Spain.
In-Person Family Home Intervention — focused work at the family home, subject to suitability and availability.

Each option has its own structure, duration and investment.

10. How do we decide which intervention is right for us?

The appropriate format depends on the difficulties involved, the level of engagement required, the family’s circumstances and the practical arrangements.

I review these factors before inviting a family to a paid consultation.

11. Do you offer group camps?

My current practice is focused on private, individually structured family and behavioural interventions rather than group camps.

TeenCamps-UK was established in 2008, and the work has evolved over time towards this more individualised approach.

12. Can you work with families outside the UK?

International enquiries are welcome.

Online work can be considered across locations, subject to practical arrangements. In-person and residential interventions depend on location, suitability, travel and availability.

The Process

13. What happens after we submit an enquiry?

Every enquiry is personally reviewed by me.

The process is straightforward:

Review — I consider the information provided.
Suitability — I assess whether the situation aligns with my expertise.
Availability — I determine whether I have capacity to take on the work.
Invitation — if there is a suitable fit and availability, I will invite you to book a paid consultation.

Submitting an enquiry does not guarantee a consultation.

14. What is the purpose of the paid consultation?

The consultation provides an opportunity to discuss the situation in greater detail, clarify the difficulties and consider whether working together is appropriate.

It is a step towards determining suitability, not a guarantee that an intervention will follow.

15. Do you accept every family who enquires?

No.

I maintain a deliberately limited practice and personally review every enquiry. I only proceed where I believe the work is appropriate and I have the availability to undertake it.

16. What information should we provide in our initial enquiry?

Please provide a concise overview of:

Your son’s age and current circumstances.
The main difficulties facing the family.
How long the situation has been present.
Previous approaches or professional support.
Your son’s willingness to engage.
The type of support you are considering.

Please avoid including unnecessary sensitive personal information at this stage.

Fees and Availability

17. How much do interventions cost?

Fees vary according to the intervention, its duration and the practical arrangements involved.

Full details are provided on the Engagement and Investment page. Travel and accommodation expenses may apply to in-person and residential work.

18. Why do you limit the number of engagements each year?

I deliberately maintain a limited practice so that each engagement receives the time, attention and direct involvement it requires.

Availability is therefore limited, and not every enquiry will lead to an invitation to consult.

19. What happens if you are not available or are not the right person to help?

I will let you know if I cannot offer an appropriate intervention or do not have availability.

This allows you to continue seeking professional support that better fits your family’s needs.

Discretion and Outcomes

20. How do you handle confidentiality?

Enquiries and client relationships are handled discreetly. I do not identify the families I work with or publish personal client testimonials.

Information is handled in accordance with applicable data protection and confidentiality requirements, subject to relevant legal and safeguarding obligations.

21. What results can we expect?

Depending on the circumstances, areas of progress may include: