Children, Young People and Families

Child Psychologists are seeing increased anxiety, depression and mental health difficulties amongst young people. 

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Young people's development has been impacted by the impact of isolation during COVID and a range of uncertainties from the cost of living crisis, climate change, and international crises.

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Whilst it is important to recognise the opportunities for learning and connection in the online world, we also need to think about the challenges posed by easy access to social media, addictive reels and videos, influencers and pornography.

 

I have worked in child and forensic child mental health services, enabling me to work with young people and families to think about the unmet needs behind challenging, aggressive or sexually harmful behaviour. Neurodivergent young people may have additional vulnerabilities for us to consider. 

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Depending on the young person's age, consultations may take place with parents only, with the young person or both.

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Sometimes it can be helpful to simply have a thinking space, to consider how to best support a child's development and your relationship. In addition to individual therapy, we would also think about whether parent / carer sessions or school consultations may be helpful.

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