Services for Children
Sometimes children experience challenges in life that can make them feel overwhelmed, confused and scared. However, getting a little help through friendly interaction with a caring professional, they have the opportunity to learn the skills and develop resilience for dealing with challenges later in life.
What happens during your session
During the initial telephone conversation, Ros will discuss with you the best way to commence treatment depending on the age of the child and the problems they are facing. Sometimes it is best for the parent(s) to come in for the first session without the child to give Ros the history and details of the presenting problem.
The parent(s) then bring the child for the second session and usually stay in the room whilst the child becomes familiar and comfortable with Ros. Ros will ask you and/or the child various questions in a calm and friendly manner to gain a picture of what the child is struggling with from their point of view as well as the difficulties the parents are seeing.
By the third session, the child is usually comfortable enough to allow their parent(s) to remain in the waiting room whilst they talk to Ros on their own. This will, of course, be up to the child and will only be done when the child feels safe and confident enough to do so. Sometimes parents are brought in for the last 15 minutes of the session for feedback and strategies to help the child with during the week.
As each child is a unique individual there is no “one fits all” treatment approach. Instead, Ros carefully considers all the information and creates a treatment program tailored to best suit the child’s needs. Her client-centred approach also allows for modification of the treatment as it progresses with feedback from the child and/or their parents.
Depending on the referral, Ros may suggest that psychometric assessment will be part of the assessment procedure to gain more information about the particular difficulties the child is facing. This is useful if the child is experiencing difficulties in the classroom with attention, concentration, or any aspect of learning.
Ros will discuss this and any costs involved with you at the time before proceeding with any testing. She may request copies of reports of any previous assessments to assist in her assessment of the child.
Teenagers obviously require a different approach to younger children. Again, however, it is the teenager’s decision to come into the session with a parent or not. Some teenagers need the therapeutic space to be their own and do not wish to share it with a parent with all due respect. For other teenagers, the issues directly involve their parents and they want to discuss and resolve problems with their parents in the room.
Ros is flexible and client focused to tailor the treatment program to suit each individual’s needs. This gives your child (and you, in fact), a place to come where you can move forward, develop skills and help you tackle any issues down the road.
To learn more about the specifics on what to expect with your first session, click here
What happens during your session
During the initial telephone conversation, Ros will discuss with you the best way to commence treatment depending on the age of the child and the problems they are facing. Sometimes it is best for the parent(s) to come in for the first session without the child to give Ros the history and details of the presenting problem.
The parent(s) then bring the child for the second session and usually stay in the room whilst the child becomes familiar and comfortable with Ros. Ros will ask you and/or the child various questions in a calm and friendly manner to gain a picture of what the child is struggling with from their point of view as well as the difficulties the parents are seeing.
By the third session, the child is usually comfortable enough to allow their parent(s) to remain in the waiting room whilst they talk to Ros on their own. This will, of course, be up to the child and will only be done when the child feels safe and confident enough to do so. Sometimes parents are brought in for the last 15 minutes of the session for feedback and strategies to help the child with during the week.
As each child is a unique individual there is no “one fits all” treatment approach. Instead, Ros carefully considers all the information and creates a treatment program tailored to best suit the child’s needs. Her client-centred approach also allows for modification of the treatment as it progresses with feedback from the child and/or their parents.
Depending on the referral, Ros may suggest that psychometric assessment will be part of the assessment procedure to gain more information about the particular difficulties the child is facing. This is useful if the child is experiencing difficulties in the classroom with attention, concentration, or any aspect of learning.
Ros will discuss this and any costs involved with you at the time before proceeding with any testing. She may request copies of reports of any previous assessments to assist in her assessment of the child.
Teenagers obviously require a different approach to younger children. Again, however, it is the teenager’s decision to come into the session with a parent or not. Some teenagers need the therapeutic space to be their own and do not wish to share it with a parent with all due respect. For other teenagers, the issues directly involve their parents and they want to discuss and resolve problems with their parents in the room.
Ros is flexible and client focused to tailor the treatment program to suit each individual’s needs. This gives your child (and you, in fact), a place to come where you can move forward, develop skills and help you tackle any issues down the road.
To learn more about the specifics on what to expect with your first session, click here