Our Approach to Assessment and Guidance

We listen attentively to your concerns and provide an assessment that is tailored to the difficulties you describe. Our guidance focuses on managing these difficulties effectively, and we can direct you to further help if needed.

Adolescent Psychological Challenges

Adolescents face a variety of concerns that can benefit from clinical psychology. Challenges in school, mood issues, and problems associated with diagnosed conditions are areas where we can provide significant support. We can offer guidance and therapy to help with the adjustment to any diagnoses that may be arrived at.

Collaborative Efforts

We prioritise working collaboratively with families and, where appropriate, with other professionals involved in your child’s life. Balancing the adolescent’s need for independence and privacy with the responsibilities of parents or guardians is a key focus of our approach.

Setting and Building Trust

Children usually adapt quickly to the therapeutic setting. We strive to create a welcoming atmosphere and ease children into the process. Older children and teenagers are treated with a focus on consent and trust-building, which is crucial for effective therapy.

Respecting Individual Needs

Sometimes children and young people are reluctant to engage in discussion. We respect their preferences and seek alternative ways to help, ensuring that their needs are met even if the approach isn’t what was initially envisaged.

Team Work

For some types of assessments, the input of other disciplines may be required e.g. Speech & Language, Occupational Therapy or Psychiatry. We will help you source these other specialities if required.