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Finding a child psychologist or child therapist can be a minefield for parents. What is the difference? How do you know what type of child psychologist or child therapist to look for? How do you know where to look? I’m a child psychologist and I’m going to help you with these questions. I run a…
Discovering that your teenager is self-harming can of course be distressing. Let’s stop, take a breath, and make sense of what’s happening. Why is your teenager self-harming, and how can you best support them? Self-Harm in Teenagers: How This Article Will Help You In this article I will explain what self-harm is and why your…
The ABC anxiety worksheet is a powerful tool for managing worries and anxious thoughts. This worksheet is suitable for children over the age of around eight or nine, as well as adults. Children younger than this age will not have developed the ability to access their thoughts in this way. If you have an anxious…
Unfortunately, panic attacks in children are sky-rocketing right now, particularly in teenagers. This is true not only among children who attend my psychology clinic, Everlief, but in the wider world too. It’s estimated that 2.3% of teenagers are diagnosed with panic disorder. Panic attacks in children can be incredibly distressing for the child, but for…
In this article I want to normalise stimming and of course autism stim toys. In fact, stimming is something we all do to regulate ourselves. Have you ever found yourself tapping your foot in boredom or frustration? It’s just that autistic people are more likely to stim than neurotypical people, because they tend to have…
It’s common for children to experience anxiety about death, especially if they are coping with the loss of a loved one or struggling with separation anxiety. Death anxiety often manifests as an intense fear, causing both mental and physical symptoms in children. It can be really debilitating for your child. Understanding the factors that contribute…
It is completely normal to feel anxious from time to time. Humans are wired to be alert and it’s part of our response to fear or panic, threat or feeling stressed or under pressure. Many people respond to anxiety in positive ways. Anxiety can: However, when anxiety is starting to affect your quality of life,…
Have you noticed symptoms in your teen that you suspect to be ADHD? Perhaps they seem particularly hyperactive, impulsive, or inattentive compared to their peers? This article will help you to understand more about ADHD symptoms in teens, along with treatment options and strategies. I also explore other reasons your teen might be displaying ADHD…