ASSESSMENT FOCUS

A shared understanding of contributions of experiences, family history, biological, psychological, family and social aspects over 2-3 appointments.

A detailed questionnaire is used to allow unrushed exploration and a supportive relationship to begin with both the young person and parent(s).

Collaboration to form the plan and an outline developed, to clarify the focus between and at appointments.

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TREATMENT AND SUPPORT

> Incorporating Functional, Nutritional and Environmental Medicine

• Root causes sought through interview and testing.

• Family preference and circumstances taken into account.

• Testing options include bloods, methylation markers, genes for neurotransmitter, brain and related system health, organic acids testing, microbiome, hair tissue mineral analysis or oligoscan.

  • All have relative indications, strengths and weaknesses with no single test comprehensive.

• Resources shared to support knowledge, including researched evidence, risks and benefits for integrative approaches and standard approaches.

• Recommendations relate to:

  • Human biochemistry, gene, immune and gut interactions. When working well these sustain neurological health and functioning.

  • Reducing toxins and infections which impact cellular health.

  • Healthy child nutrition and environmental health.

  • Individual susceptibility and needs - differences and their evaluation.

  • Supporting choices that include herbal, homeopathic, diet, supplements, medications, and body-based approaches such as kinesiology, craniosacral and neurotherapy.

> Considered psychosocial, somatic and mindfulness-oriented therapies

• Family system enquiry to reflect feelings, needs and values - for positive change. Considering the wider environment, eg school.

• Understanding how trauma and/or attachment experiences (our early relationships) create interpersonal patterns, difficulties and also strengths. New ways to respond.

• Therapeutic input - drawing on psychodynamic, narrative, CBT, ACT, MBT, Vedic, play, creative, somatic, mindful and Jungian analytic learnings

• Working with trauma, stress in the nervous system, and the developing self

  • Attachment, mindful and polyvagal system-oriented parenting

  • Mindful and somatic psychotherapies such as breath and movement.

  • Creative expression and exploration, nature-based and compassionate meditative approaches, growing a healthy narrative.

• In clinical appointments small conversations and experiences are offered, time permitting, with recommendations for other supports.