Therapy Services for Children and Family
We are dedicated to providing proven and effective treatment for a wide spectrum of mental health and psychological issues affecting children and families. The main areas we work with are;
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Depressed Mood
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Separation Anxiety
- Anxiety around learning
- Social Anxiety
- Self-Injurious Behaviour
- School refusal
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Social and behavioural problems
- Adjustment disorders
- Grief and loss
- Trauma
- Friendship difficulties
- Bullying
- Low self-esteem
- Impulsivity
- Aggression
- Social skills difficulties
- Poor problem-solving skills
- Perfectionism
- Trichotillomania
- Tic Disorder
- Selective Mutism
- Family Conflict
Therapy Approaches used with Children & Family
The therapy options for family and children are exceptionally flexible, allowing us to tailor treatment to meet the specific requirements and personal circumstances of each family situation and developmental context. We aim to include parents as closely as possible in all therapies to empower caregivers to know how to best help meet their children’s needs. We also will liaise with schools, other therapists and assist with funding applications in accord with identified needs and diagnoses made.
Our main approaches are grounded in evidence-based practices and include;
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
- Interpersonal Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
- Supported Graded Exposure
- Skills Development
- Drama Therapy
Therapy Services for Adolescents
We are committed to bringing the best in evidence based practices to helping adolescents reach their potential and overcome the challenges they are facing. We work with adolescents having challenges in the following areas;
- Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD)
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Depression and/or Low Mood
- Self Harm
- Body Dysmorphia
- Eating Disorders
- Gender Identity Issues
- Sexuality Issues
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Social Anxiety
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
- Adjustment disorders
- Grief and loss
- Trauma
- Social Difficulties and Isolation
- Bullying
- Low self-esteem
- Impulsivity
- Aggression
- Exam pressure
- Perfectionism
- Trichotillomania
- Tic Disorder
- Conflict resolution
Therapy Approaches used with Adolescents
Our psychologists have extensive experience working with adolescents with mental health and psychological challenges. We provide a safe and secure space for adolescents to express themselves without fear of judgement from others. Our primary goal being to create a therapeutic space where young people can learn how to be empowered to navigate the complexity of their own emotional needs at a pivotal stage of their development in a way that leads to lasting empowerment and self belief.
Our therapeutic approaches are;
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- EMDR
- Exposure therapy
- Mindfulness and Metacognitive Therapies
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Interpersonal Psychotherapy
- Psychoeducation
Clinical Services for Adults
There is no one-size-fits-all when people seek out therapy. Everyone has different experiences and will seek out therapy for different reasons. Some seek out therapy to work on specific goals, others may want to understand ‘who’ they are and how their experiences have impacted them. Others simply because they feel like ‘something has never felt right’. Some seek out therapy because they are trying to learn how to handle new and/or challenging roles such as being a new parent or navigating the later stages of life. We see adults who present with the following mental health symptoms or diagnoses:
- Depression and Low Mood
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Adult ADHD
- Grief and loss
- Sexuality issues
- Prenatal and Postnatal Anxiety
- Prenatal and Postnatal Depression
- Parental Stress
- Identity issues
- Drug and alcohol problems
- Individual negative life events and family adversity
- Trauma
- Adverse childhood experiences
- History of physical or sexual trauma
- Workplace bullying
- Workplace trauma
- Interpersonal difficulties
- Low self-esteem
- Hopelessness
Therapies Offered for Adults
The therapies we offer are designed around evidence-based psychological treatments.
Young Adults and Older Adults may participate in:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Supportive psychotherapy & Problem Solving Sessions
- EMDR Therapy
- Mindfulness and Metacognitive Therapy
- Psychoeducation
- Narrative therapy
- Skills based relaxation techniques
