Children and Adolescents Service
As parents what we wish and hope most is for our children to be happy in whichever walk of life they choose to follow, have meaningful relationships and be able to overcome obstacles and adversities.
However, at times things can get a bit too much for our children and young people and they may develop anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, trauma. At Oasis Psychological Services our clinicians have expertise and experience in working with children, young people and families.
We aspire to support you and your child to find the most appropriate therapeutic treatments.
Initial Assessment
At the first initial assessment, one of our clinical psychologists will meet with you and your child/young person in order to gather information and details about the presenting difficulties and concerns.
We may ask you and your child to fill in some standardised clinical questionnaires and/or rating scales, which together with the clinical interview, help us identify the specific areas of need and formulate and agree a therapeutic plan.
At times, we may need more information from your child’s teachers but will always ask your and your child’s consent before contacting the school.
The assessment is usually carried out in two sessions of 1 hour each.
You are never under any obligation to continue with therapy or further specialist assessments.
Taking the First Step
We understand that asking for help may feel daunting. At Oasis Psychological Services we endeavour to make this first step easier by offering an initial 15-minute free telephone consultation with the parent.
This offers the opportunity to discuss briefly your concerns about your child and if we are the most appropriate service to meet their needs.
This may lead to an initial assessment with one of our clinical psychologists. However, if we are unable to help, we will try to signpost you to a more suitable service.
Supporting Children and Young People
We have lots of years of experience and expertise in working therapeutically with children and teenagers. We offer evidence-based approaches for a wide range of psychological and mental health difficulties, such as:
Therapeutic Approaches
Following the assessment, if you wish to continue with the therapeutic plan, we are able to offer a range of evidence and research-based therapies.
The clinical psychologist you meet with at the initial assessment session will help you decide what is the best therapeutic approach to address your difficulties and you will be matched with the most suitable clinician to support you. We specialise in the following therapeutic approaches: