PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES

Individual therapy for children is inherently more complex. Therefore, I recommend involving significant people in the child's life, particularly parents, in the therapy process. I also strongly recommend that therapy be conducted in person for this age group. While online sessions can be appropriate in certain situations, such as when traveling abroad or due to practical considerations, they should not replace in-person visits unless necessary. 

For young people 16 and over, therapy will mostly be one to one, except under certain conditions. While I will still advise in-person sessions, online therapy seems to be just as helpful, and I am happy to accommodate that. 

When the parent(s) is the primary focus of the work and the responsibility for change rests entirely or mostly with them, I refer to it as ‘parent therapy.’ This approach emphasises your role as a parent, while ensuring that the ultimate goal remains focused on your child. 

If there are significant barriers to your child attending therapy, such as communication or behavioral challenges, then parent therapy may be a more suitable starting point. Even without your child directly involved in psychological services, positive change can still happen through your influence as a parent.