Child Clinical Psychology Programme
The AKUH Child Clinical Psychology Programme is dedicated to providing comprehensive mental health services for children and adolescents. Our team of qualified professionals offers a caring and supportive environment to address a wide range of emotional and behavioural concerns in children.
Conditions We Treat
- Anxiety disorders (e.g., separation anxiety, social anxiety)
- Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
- Oppositional defiant disorder (ODD)
- Conduct disorder (CD)
- Tourette syndrome
- Autism spectrum disorder (ASD)
- Depression and mood disorders
- Learning difficulties
- Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Social and emotional difficulties
- Eating disorders
Our Services
We offer a variety of diagnostic and treatment services for your child:
- Psychological assessments: Evaluate your child's cognitive functioning, emotional state, and social skills.
- Individual child therapy: Play therapy, cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), and other evidence-based approaches tailored to your child's needs.
- Parent training and support: Equip parents with strategies to manage challenging behaviours and support their child's development.
- Family therapy: Address family dynamics that may be impacting the child's well-being.
Our Multidisciplinary Team
Our programme brings together a team of specialists for your child's complete care:
- Child psychiatrists: Medical doctors specialising in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions in children and adolescents.
- Paediatric neurologists: Medical doctors specialising in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions in children and adolescents.
- Child psychologists: Trained specialists who provide psychotherapy and psychological assessments.
To learn more about our highly trained and skilled experts, search on Find a Doctor under the speciality of Paediatric Psychology.
We also offer therapy packages for children.
We understand that every child is unique. At the AKUH Child Psychology Programme, we are committed to providing compassionate and effective care to help your child thrive.
