A forward-thinking and innovative residential service for children and young people in care, based in Belfast, Northern Ireland — providing bespoke 1, 2 or maximum 3-bedded homes.
About UsWhat we do
Bespoke 1, 2 or maximum 3-bedded homes, supported by a multi-disciplinary team of Health and Care Professionals.
Our Therapeutic Model
Each placement is wrapped in a multi-disciplinary clinical team and our STEPS therapeutic model — Safety, Trauma Informed, Empowering, Person Centred, Stability — co-created with international authority Patrick Tomlinson.
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Properties
Modern, spacious and carefully chosen residential homes in the Belfast area — designed so every young person feels they are important, cared for and valued.
Read moreStriving towards positive outcomes — working collaboratively with each child on personal and social development.
Actively listening, ensuring each child feels heard, respected, valued and cared for at every step.
Supported by a multi-disciplinary team of Health and Care Professionals.
Acting with honesty and integrity at all times; transparent reporting; a fully compliant organisation.
Our People
Lifestyles is led by an experienced multi-disciplinary team and advisors — from clinical psychology to compliance — all aligned around the wellbeing of every young person we care for and support.
Brian Wells
CEO
Patrick Tomlinson
Organisational Development Consultant & Trauma Specialist
Dr Mark Johnson
Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Dr Darlene Lyons
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist
Dean Nutt
CEO, Larne YMCA
Jill West
Director of Care
Victoria McKenna
House Manager
Jamie Philip
House Manager
Nicola McGarry
Deputy House Manager
Alana Smith-Davidson
Operations Manager
David Gillen
Independent Compliance Manager
Working with HSC Trusts
We work in partnership with Health & Social Care Trusts across Northern Ireland to provide specialist residential care for young people who need it most.
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