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Supporting Young People Towards Independence
A supported accommodation provider delivering safe, high-quality accommodation and tailored support for young people aged 16–18+. Led by psychologist Dr Georgia Costa, combining therapeutic understanding with practical life-skills.
25+
Years Supporting Young People
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Placement Breakdowns · 4+ Years
3
London Homes
94%
In Education, Employment or Training
Our Homes
Three London homes
Each home is staffed by an experienced support team and provides a structured, nurturing environment for young people preparing for independent living.
South East London Home
Accommodation and tailored support for young people preparing for adulthood.
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Psychology-led Leadership
Psychology-led by Dr Georgia Costa
Willoughby Place is owned and led by Dr Georgia Costa, psychologist, psychotherapist and group analyst with over 20 years' experience supporting vulnerable young people. Her psychological oversight ensures our services are rooted in trauma-informed practice and psychologically informed care.
- Psychological oversight of all placements
- Trauma-informed, psychologically informed practice
- Outcomes-focused support planning
- Strategic leadership across all three homes
Our Support Model
Empowering young people to build confidence and life skills
Our seven-pillar support framework prepares young people for successful transitions into independent adulthood.
Independent Living Skills
Cooking, cleaning, household management and the everyday confidence to maintain a tenancy.
Education, Employment & Training
Tailored pathways into college, apprenticeships and employment with dedicated key-worker support.
Emotional Wellbeing
Trauma-informed support with psychological oversight from our in-house psychology lead.
Budgeting & Financial Literacy
Practical money management, banking and benefits navigation.
Health & Wellbeing
Registering with GPs, mental-health pathways and healthy lifestyle planning.
Community Integration
Building positive networks, hobbies and community connection.
For Local Authorities
Ofsted-registered supported accommodation standards, transparent outcomes
We provide commissioners with a clear referral process, placement criteria, support planning and an outcomes framework, designed to deliver placement stability and measurable progress for every young person.
Outcomes Dashboard
Measured outcomes, transparently reported
A snapshot of the outcomes we track across our three London homes. Figures are reviewed quarterly and shared in full with commissioning partners.
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Placement stability
Placements sustained without unplanned ending (past 4+ years)
94%
Engaged in EET
Young people in education, employment or training at review
95%
Tenancy-ready on exit
Meeting core independent-living competencies at move-on
96%
Attended health appointments
Measured against baseline at 6-month review
Anonymised Journeys
The 98% behind the number
Read anonymised journeys of young people who arrived in crisis and moved on to college, employment and independent tenancies.
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National Association of Supported Accommodation Partners
Willoughby Place is a member of NASAP, working alongside providers across the UK to uphold the highest standards in supported accommodation for young people.
Our Mascot
Meet Cadbury
Dr Georgia's cockapoo and the unofficial Willoughby Place mascot. He visits the homes regularly and rarely misses a birthday or house party, the young people adore him.
Read Cadbury's storyMake a referral
We accept referrals from local authorities and social services. Vacancy availability and emergency placement enquiries are responded to within one working day.