DC educational services

Life can be very difficult for children who find that they are battling against the frustrations of emotional and behavioural problems related to learning difficulties such as ADHD.

Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder is one of the most researched childhood disorders.   As a result, many forms of therapy have been tried, tested and continue to be used as successful techniques for the child and the family.   Children with ADHD may experience behaviour difficulties at home and school and in the community. They may also find peer interactions problematic while also trying to deal with poor academic achievement and issues with overall adjustment in their environment.

All of these issues would cause most children and their families to experience strong feelings of helplessness, anger, confusion and resentment.  A simple diagnosis and a detailed understanding of the disorder (be it ADHD or some other learning difficulty) for the family and child can at times be sufficient, but more often further intervention is necessary.

Speaking to a professional therapist can be a valuable part of the process by which a family begins to adapt and adjust to the diagnosis of a child with learning difficulties.

A qualified therapist can be in a position to offer support and impartial advice and be understanding to what the child is going through.   Guidance can be offered to the whole family as well as providing a confidential service to the child to discuss issues and dilemmas and devise techiniques and alternatives to the problems they face.

What services are available for my child?

Clinical Assessment
This service is available to families who are unsure about what service would best suit their child and want a consultation to discuss the options available to them. An appointment is set up first with the parents to gain as much background information about the child. Following this the child is seen and assessed. A written report can also be produced as a result of this consultation if requested.

Psychological Counselling An initial appointment is set up with the parents to gain a clear account of the child's background and issues, to discuss concerns, explain procedures and look at where to begin in setting short and long-term objectives. Following this consultation, we work mainly with the child in regular counselling sessions for a set amount of time. At an agreed stage with the parents, there will be another family meeting to discuss progress and further concerns and to set new goals. The process can continue like this for an undefined period of time.

The sessions with the child and parents are confidential and aim to develop strategies and solutions to problems that the child is facing at home or at school.

What can counselling do for my child?

Backed up with over 30 years experience in the field we have found a very real understanding of the problems that children with learning difficulties and their families face. The team consists ofchartered counselling and clinical psychologists who are highly experienced in working with children of all ages with a range of emotional and behavioural difficulties.

Through our counselling service our clients experience improved self-esteem, social skills, anger management, a more positive outlook and a greater understanding of the nature of their difficulties.

If you would like to talk to the Counselling Psychologist for more information, please contact: Camilla Meredith (Director of Services) on 0207-834 0033 or via email on cmeredith@dcedservices.com.