Psychiatric Support For Children
Specialist Child Psychiatry Support
At Children in Mind, our consultant child psychiatrists are highly qualified doctors who specialize in child and adolescent mental health. With extensive clinical training, they offer comprehensive assessments, treatments, and interventions in line with the International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10). Our psychiatrists are equipped to prescribe, monitor, and review medical treatments, providing invaluable observations and risk assessments while advocating strongly for children and families.
Comprehensive and Holistic Assessment
Our child psychiatrists are highly skilled professionals and strong clinical leaders. They examine a child’s difficulties through a comprehensive lens, focusing on psychological, biological, emotional, genetic, and social components. This holistic approach allows them to form detailed clinical opinions and recommend suitable services and interventions to help children manage and overcome their difficulties, with active involvement from family and carers.
Expert Medical Interventions
Our psychiatrists are well-versed in various modalities of interventions and treatments. They are registered with the General Medical Council and undergo regular revalidation in line with professional governing bodies. To ensure the highest standard of care, they stay updated with the latest research and regularly attend courses, conferences, and workshops.
We use the Obsessional Compulsive Inventory – Revised, Parent Version (ChOCI-RP) to help parents report OCD symptoms in children.
Collaborative and Specialised Care
We collaborate with a highly skilled medical professional with special interests and enhanced expertise in developmental disorders, neurodiversity, trauma, and autism assessments. This collaboration ensures that we provide specialized care tailored to each child’s unique needs.
The Children’s Obsessional Compulsive Inventory – Revised, Self-Report (ChOCI-R-S) allows children to describe their own OCD-related thoughts and behaviors.
The Obsessive-Compulsive Inventory – Revised (OCI-R) measures obsessive-compulsive symptoms across multiple categories.
Services We Offer
Our child psychiatry services include:
- Comprehensive assessments
- Prescribing and managing medical treatments
- Monitoring and reviewing treatment plans
- Conducting risk assessments and valuable observations
- Recommending and facilitating suitable interventions and treatments
- Working closely with families and carers for holistic support.
The PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) helps assess post-traumatic stress symptoms in children and adolescents.
Commitment to Professional Excellence
Our child psychiatrists are dedicated to maintaining professional excellence. They are continuously engaged in learning and professional development, ensuring they provide the most effective and up-to-date care for your child. By attending relevant courses, conferences, and workshops, they stay at the forefront of child and adolescent mental health.
The Revised Child Anxiety and Depression Scale – Child Version (RCADS-Child) allows children to self-report symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Partnering for Your Child’s Wellbeing
At Children in Mind, we are committed to partnering with you to support your child’s mental health and wellbeing. Our consultant child psychiatrists bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and compassion to their practice, ensuring that your child receives the best possible care. Contact us today to learn more about our child psychiatry services and how we can support your child’s journey to mental wellness.
We use the Mood and Feelings Questionnaire (MFQ-Self) to help children express and reflect on their own emotional well-being.
Children with trauma-related symptoms may be referred to EMDR therapy as part of their care.
Contact Us
At Children in Mind, we are dedicated to providing compassionate, expert care for young people and their families. Contact us today to learn more about how we can support you.
Our services are accessible from multiple locations throughout Gloucestershire and Cardiff. Additionally, to accommodate varying needs and preferences, we offer remote appointments via Zoom, ensuring flexible and convenient access to our mental health services.
Email: info@children-in-mind.co.uk
Tel: 07516 706705
For pricing details, please visit our Fees page.
Read what families have shared on our Testimonials page about their experiences with our services and team.