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.
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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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:
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Psychiatry for initial assessment if presentation severe; Ongoing therapy/counselling psychology for child; Systemic Family Therapy; Autism assessment, if required.
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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.
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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.
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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
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Dr Jon Goldin, Consultant Psychiatrist
Eating Disorders
Depression
Anxiety
Self-Harm
School Refusal
Social Media & Mental Health -
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Dr Richard Graham, Consultant Psychiatrist
Depression
Anxiety
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Online Harms
Video Games Addiction
Digital Health
FINDING THE RIGHT SUPPORT:
OTHER CLIENT GROUPS
FOR ADULTS
We offer tailored responses,
from professional coaching to
individual or couples therapy,
according to need.
FOR ORGANISATIONS
We deliver personal and
professional development
services, training and cultural
re-alignment programmes.
FOR SCHOOLS
With a focus on child and
adolescent wellbeing, we offer
training, talks and workshops for
parents, teachers and students.