Child & Adolescent Mental Health Services

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVICES

At The Soke we create wrap-around family care, looking after the needs of the family unit in conjunction with the child. We have specialist Psychiatrists, Psychologists (including Educational Psychologists) and Psychotherapists covering depression, anxiety, eating disorders, addictions, self-harm, bullying, abuse, violence and anger issues in children and adolescents.

In addition to general presentations, we have a Specialist Neurodevelopmental team who undertake both assessments and after-care for children & adolescents who present with the possibility of Autism or ADHD.

Utilising our extensive range of experts, we create personalised care plans for children, parents and families.

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TYPES OF TREATMENT

We have experts available in the fields of psychiatry, psychology, psychotherapy and coaching who will work with you to determine which discipline is best suited to your family and why. Examples below:

Psychiatry is delivered by medics who diagnose, manage and treat mental health problems, from depression to more acute behavioural disorders. Psychiatrists are able to prescribe medication and will often refer patients for psychotherapy either as an alternative to, or in conjunction with, medication. Psychiatrists will often also have admitting privileges to certain hospitals, should escalation to in-patient treatment be appropriate.
Psychologists are experts in behavioural studies: how people think, act, react and interact and the feelings, thoughts and motivations for their actions. Psychologists often also deliver therapy, but differ in their practice from psychotherapists in that they look for biological explanations for the conditions that they are presented with. Psychologists do not prescribe medication.
Psychotherapy is often referred to as the talking therapy as it entails sessions that consist mainly of a trained therapist listening in order to help their client process the issues that are causing them distress. Psychotherapy is highly effective with conditions such as depression, anxiety, addictions, eating disorders, anger or self-esteem issues. It is also an appropriate solution for ‘situational’ problems - in other words, problems that arise through circumstances, from infertility to bereavement, separation or stress.
Coaching is an appropriate avenue for those who do not necessarily want to solve a problem, but instead wish to unlock potential, or find the drivers and motivations from within to ensure that they are able to identify and realise their goals.

SAMPLE SCENARIOS AND SOLUTIONS

Our aim is to help find solutions to a range of mental health scenarios affecting children, adolescents, parents, or the family unit as a whole. These might include:

Psychiatry for initial assessment if presentation severe; Ongoing therapy/counselling psychology for child; Systemic Family Therapy; Autism assessment, if required.
The starting point will be to have a conversation with our Client Services Team who will ask you questions about your child and try to determine what sort of response would be most appropriate. On the basis of what they learn and the severity of your child's presentation, they may recommend a psychiatrist, psychologist or psychotherapist.
The kind of addiction and the severity is key here. If your child's addiction can be managed in an outpatient setting, then we will likely suggest an assessment by a psychiatrist, followed by talk therapy.
Family therapy is usually the best option in these scenarios. Sessions take place with individual members of the family as well as with the family as a whole.

CHILDREN AND FAMILIES TEAM

Dr Jon Goldin, Consultant Psychiatrist

Eating Disorders
Depression
Anxiety
Self-Harm
School Refusal
Social Media & Mental Health

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Dr Gonzalo Salazar de Pablo, Consultant Psychiatrist

Mood Disorders: Depression & Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Body Dysmorphic Disorder
ADHD

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Dr Anna Kacperek, Consultant Psychiatrist

ADHD
Autism
Depression
Anxiety
PTSD
OCD

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Dr Shadi Shahnavaz, Head of Family Therapy

Anxiety & Depression
EMDR
Attachment Therapy
Systemic Therapy
Family Therapy
Adolescent Therapy

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Dr Marielle Quint, Chartered Clinical Psychologist

Childhood & Adolescent Issues
Parenting & Family Conflict
Peri/Post-Natal Depression
Infertility, Surrogacy & Adoption Support
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

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Dr Theresa Schwaiger, Chartered Clinical Psychologist

Anxiety & Depression
PTSD & Trauma-Focused CBT
Emotional Regulation Issues (under 5’s specialty)
Bipolar Disorder
Parent-Child & Family Therapy
Metallisation-based Treatment

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Dr Izel Caliskan, Clinical Psychologist

Child & Adolescent Mental Health
Chronic & Life-Limiting Illnesses
Parenting & Parental Support
Anxiety
Behavioural Difficulties

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Hannah Abrahams, Educational Psychologist

Educational Assessments
Behavioural Assessments
Behaviour Management Programmes
Emotional Literacy Development
Anxiety
Grief, Bereavement &Loss

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Daniela Avalos Gonzalez, Clinical Psychologist

Eating Disorders
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Bipolar Disorder
Addictions
Bereavement
Anxiety & Depression

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Dr Tom Cawthorne, Clinical Psychologist

Neurodevelopmental Conditions
Eating Disorders
Anxiety & OCD
Attachment & Trauma
Chronic Physical Health Diagnoses
CBT

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Dr Joe Datt, Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician

Rare Neonatal and Paediatric Diseases Paediatric Neurodevelopment
Paediatric Autism and ADHD
Neonatal Growth and Development
Rare Paediatric Genetic Disorders
Paediatric Wellbeing & Nutrition

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Dr Nicole Horwitz, Neurodevelopmental Paediatrician

Paediatric Neurodevelopment
Paediatric Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactvity Disorder (ADHD)
Developmental Assessments
Treatment of ADHD
Developmental Coordination Disorder

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Annabel Kitson, Psychotherapist

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
ADHD
Trauma
Anxiety & Depression
Grief
Phobias

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Joanne Jackson, Family therapist

Anxiety & Depression
Couples Therapy
Adolescent & Young Adult Issues
Systemic Family Therapy
Post-Natal Depression
Parenting

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Nick James, Family Therapist

Anxiety & Depression
Eating Disorders
Gender Dysphoria
Parenting & Parental Conflict
Conduct Disorders
Mentalisation

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Simon Shattock, Family Psychotherapist

ADHD Treatment
OCD
Eating Disorders
Divorce & Separation
Anxiety & Depression & Trauama
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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Patricia San Andres, Child & Adolescent Therapist

Anxiety & Depression
Family Conflict
Divorce & Separation
Trauma
Grief
CBT

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Sol Matossian, Integrative Psychotherapist

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Eating disorders
Anxiety
Addiction
Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD)

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Clemmie Mason, Child & Adolescent Therapist

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Autistic Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Trauma
Divorce & Separation
Childhood & Adolescent Issues
Grief & Loss

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Lucille Balcombe, Mental Health Nurse & CBT Therapist

CBT
ADHD
Anxiety & Depression
Child Therapy
Adolescent Therapy
PTSD / Trauma

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Alice Carter, Neurodevelopment Practitioner and Speech & Language Therapist

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
Developmental Language Disorder
Global Developmental Delays
Comprehensive Formal Speech & Language Assessment

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Lulu Luckock, Social & Emotional Learning Consultant

Behavioural Issues
Communication
Parenting
Emotional Wellbeing
Mindfulness for child, adolescent & family
Schools Training

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Sarah Webb, Therapist

Autism
Anxiety & Depression
Eating Disorders
Occupational Therapy
Self-Harm
Body Dysmorphia

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Anja Knezevic, Psychotherapist (Wimbledon)

Child & Adolescent Therapy
Anxiety & Depression
Parenting
Low Self Esteem
Self Harm
School Refusal

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Lucy Warren, Psychotherapist (Wimbledon)

Anxiety & Depression
Bullying
Self-Harm
Parenting
Bereavement & Loss
Adolescent Issues

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Rebecca McDonnell, Therapist (Wimbledon)

Anxiety & Depression
Low Self-Esteem
Self-Harm
Eating Disorders
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Bereavement

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Sarah Vinall, Transgender Parenting Support

Peer Group Support
Journey Outline
Schools Communication
Social Communication
Understanding the Process
Terms

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