<p><strong>Welcome to Sea Sanctuary</strong></p><p>Sea Sanctuary is a well established, innovative and award-winning mental health charity, founded in 2006. We’re one of the world’s leading exponents of ‘blue health’, the concept that access to ‘blue spaces’, such as the sea is beneficial for our mental health and physical wellbeing. <br /><br />Founded in 2006, the charity supports adults, teenagers, children, and families who present with poor mental health; whether mild/moderate or those who are acutely unwell. <br /><br />The team has years of success in combining evidence-based therapies with marine-based activities such as sailing that provide an invigorating sense of adventure along with the support people require to build and sustain emotional resilience and an improved level of wellbeing. <br /><br />We work from riverside offices with light and airy consultation rooms and a stunning 44ft yacht ‘Winter’. Our team includes skilled sailors, highly experienced and qualified therapists and councillors, creative facilitators, a committed support team, and a consultant in psychiatry. <br /><br />Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we are offering the following: <br /><br />Sail into Life <br />We deliver our residential therapeutic sailing programmes onboard ‘Winter’. By combining evidence-based therapies with marine-based activities we provide an invigorating sense of adventure along with the help and support people require to build and sustain emotional resilience and an improved level of wellbeing. It’s proven to be a unique recipe for success that’s helped hundreds of people improve their health. <br /><br /><br />Individual Therapy <br />Our team of qualified therapists offer confidential one-to-one sessions tailored to specific needs, build resilience and improve mental wellbeing. <br /><br />Art Group <br />We’ve moved our popular art group online. Clients receive materials and instructions ahead of the course. It’s a wonderful opportunity for clients to be creative, socialise, regroup, relax, and find inner stability. <br /><br />Our services are open to anyone, subject to assessment. Our referral process is simple, safe, and secure. Referral forms can be downloaded from our website; www.seasanctuary.org.uk <br /><br />A recent review, indicated that 84% of those using our services reported an improved sense of wellbeing, were better able to manage their symptoms of anxiety and depression, and had a more positive outlook.</p>