Child and Family Psychology

Liz Bunting, Integrative Child Psychotherapist

A child psychologist or child psychotherapist will work with a child and sometimes also with the parents in relation to a range of potential difficulties.

The therapist will be interested in how your child thinks, feels and learns. An understanding of developmental psychology enables an understanding of the child's perspective which can help parents to consider the world from the child or young person's point of view.

Your therapist may work with you to come to a shared understanding of the different factors underlying your concerns and provide the space and support to enable you to find a way forward.

You may consider contacting The Clinical Psychology Practice who have a clinic at The Hale Village Therapy Centre and who may be able to help you with a range of child and family issues.

Or, if your enquiry concerns children up to 9 years of age, Sara Murawa at www.parentconcern.co.uk may be able to help. Sara is an ex nursery school head teacher of 25 years experience and specializes in teaching children with educational difficulties. She can offer preschool assessments and then make appropriate referrals to other experts.

There are different systems operating in a child's life; the family, the school and the community. All of these systems have an impact on the child's development and well being. A detailed exploration of these systems help to consider ways in which they can be adapted to bring about positive change.

Counselling for teenagers is provided at the Centre by Karen Blumenfeld and Susan Iacovou. However, if your teenager feels a bit lost regarding career options and is stuggling with not knowing what to do 'next' post GCSE's, A2's or after University, then Abi Parker at www.potentialdirections.com may be able to help you.