Psychology

Growing Minds and happy hearts: Psychology Services for Children, teens and young Adults at Therapy For Kids

Every child, teen and young adult is unique – a kaleidoscope of thoughts, emotions, and experiences. Sometimes, navigating this internal world can be challenging, and just like physical health, our mental and emotional well-being needs nurturing.

What do our psychology services involve?

At Therapy For Kids, our goal is to support your child's emotional and social well-being, and empower them to thrive. Our team of skilled psychologists tailor services to your child's unique needs and strengths, creating a supportive and collaborative environment for growth. Psychology does so much more than address diagnosed conditions. It provides essential support for learning and development, helping children, teens and young adults. Our team of skilled psychologists are experienced in working with children, young adults, and families across a wide range of challenges.

  • Manage behaviours, emotions, and thoughts: Develop healthy coping mechanisms, emotional regulation skills, and constructive ways to express themselves.

  • Divorce and Parental Separation: Helping children and adolescents navigate the emotional challenges and adjustments associated with divorce and parental separation.

  • Maintain and improve mental health: Build resilience, cultivate positive habits, and create a foundation for long-term emotional well-being.

  • Develop helpful thinking strategies and problem-solving skills: Learn to navigate challenges, overcome obstacles, and make informed decisions

  • Diagnosed mental health disorders: Anxiety, depression, ADHD, and more.

  • Social skills development, communication strategies, and emotional regulation techniques.

  • Learning difficulties: Dyslexia, ADHD, and other challenges impacting academic performance.

We offer support for:

  • Behavioural Difficulties and Disorders: Offering evidence-based strategies for managing challenging behaviours associated with conditions like oppositional defiant disorder.

  • Social and Emotional Learning (SEL): Promoting resilience, coping skills, self-awareness, and positive relationships with peers and adults.

  • Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD): Supporting individuals with ASD through social skills development, communication strategies, and emotional regulation techniques.

  • Learning Difficulties: Helping children and young adults identify, understand, and overcome challenges related to dyslexia, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and other learning difficulties.

  • Anxiety, Fears and Phobias: Providing effective approaches to manage anxiety, fears, and phobias, empowering individuals to face their challenges with confidence.

  • Sleep Disturbances: Developing healthy sleep habits and routines to address difficulties with falling asleep, staying asleep, or nightmares.

  • Depression: Helping children and young adults understand and cope with feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and low motivation through supportive therapy and evidence-based practices.

  • Managing Anger: Developing healthy coping mechanisms and strategies for expressing anger in a constructive way.

  • Social Skills and Friendships: Building social skills, fostering positive peer relationships, and navigating social situations with confidence.

  • Eating Disorders: Providing comprehensive support for individuals struggling with eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, and binge eating disorder.

  • Grief and Loss: Supporting children and young adults through the grieving process following the loss of a loved one or significant change in their life.

  • Everyday challenges: Friendship and relationship difficulties, navigating transitions like moving, managing social media pressures, and much more

Collaborative approach for personalised solutions:

We believe in working alongside you and your family to understand your unique needs and circumstances. Our approach is based on an initial assessment, followed by a tailored treatment plan designed to effectively address your child's individual challenges and foster their strengths. Whether it's managing anxiety, improving self-esteem, navigating social interactions, or coping with everyday challenges. We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn, grow, and feel happy and fulfilled.

If you are concerned about your child's well-being or simply looking for ways to help them flourish, Therapy For Kids is here for you. Contact us today and let's start your child's journey towards a brighter future.