Children

Psychologists are people who try to talk to you about your worries or what might be making you sad or angry. Psychologists try and think with you about what could help to make you feel better. You might see a psychologist if you are having difficulties at school, with friends or family, if you are not enjoying activities anymore or if you don’t feel like yourself. Psychologists may talk with you about ways to relax, to feel calm, and to manage tricky situations.

Psychologists can also help young people who find learning difficult. We will help understand why learning is tricky and then we will help make things easier in the classroom, by talking with your teachers and parents. 

Social workers try and understand what happens when things go wrong in families. It’s their job to stop you getting hurt and to help keep you safe. They will also see what help and support you and your family might need to make sure you are safe.

Psychiatrists are a type of doctor. They understand how your body and brain works and how different things affect them.  

Psychiatrists sometimes give you medicine if they’re sure that’s what you need. If they do, they will talk to you and your parents or the people that care for you before they do.

Family therapists work with whole families or bits of families. They often work in teams, so they can see different sides of a problem.

Child psychotherapists play and talk with children to help with feelings, like being very sad, worried, cross, upset, stuck or in a muddle. They especially help children who can’t talk or show feelings in ordinary ways. They also talk with parents, carers and schools so they can think about what’s happening and help things get better. 

Nurses look after you and try to find out what they can do to help. They can support you with your thoughts, feelings and behaviour. They can also help you in your friendships and to take part in activities that you enjoy and that help you to feel happier. They often come and see you at home or at school. They might sometimes join you in things you like to do such as art, sport, games or music. Or you might simply spend time together and talk to get to know each other. They might see members of your family too so everyone can work together as a team to look after you.

You will also meet receptionists and administrators when you come to the building. They will call you or your parent/carer to book your appointment and if you come to the building will tell you where to wait and let the person you are seeing know you have arrived. They might give you some forms to fill in while you wait for your appointment. These are to help us understand you better.

We have lots of different buildings that we see people in. Sometimes we will see you at school or at home. We also have our own buildings that have offices and therapy rooms in where you might be asked to come for your appointment. We also sometimes see people online or speak on the phone. When we arrange an appointment for you, we will talk to you about where it would be best to see you and make sure you know where to come.