PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND THERAPY

Birchtree Psychology offers psychological assessment, consultation and therapy for 

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CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

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• Emotional difficulties such as anxiety/worry, low mood/depression, anger

• Low self-esteem or confidence

• Fears and phobias

• Exam stress

• Obsessive compulsive disorder

• Coping with a physical health condition

• Adjustment and support when a child or young person has additional needs (for example, neuro-developmental difficulties or a medical condition)

• Difficulties with sleeping, feeding and toileting

• Behavioural difficulties, such as disruptive/oppositional behaviour

• Bereavement, loss and grief 

• Difficulties with friends

• School problems

FAMILIES

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• Relationship difficulties within the family

• Parenting concerns or dilemmas

• Divorce/separation

​At intake, a thorough assessment is offered over two appointments. This includes an in-depth clinical interview covering developmental, social, medical, school and family history. Recommendations are then made for a time-limited,

evidence-based psychological intervention.

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Psychological interventions for children and families include child-centered or systemic Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Trauma-focused CBT, Systemic/Family work, and support and guidance for parents. Depending on the assessment, one-to-one or family sessions may be recommended. Often the intervention involves a combination of both.

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Therapeutic approaches for adolescents include Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Trauma-focused CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy for Young People, Mindfulness and Motivational interviewing. 

Please get in touch to discuss your child's or family's difficulties.