Dr Sillifant and Associates
Improving the Mental Health of Children and Young People
Improving the Mental Health of Children and Young People
We are accepting limited referrals at present, both for developmental assessment (to consider possible Autistic Spectrum Disorder/ Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder) and for assessment and treatment of mental health difficulties in children and adolescents. We will consider every enquiry individually and always do our best to help. Please contact the administrative team below, providing as many details as you feel comfortable sharing and detailing any other professionals involved.
Similarly, if you are looking for training for professionals within your organisation, please contact us as we will be happy to consider each enquiry and where possible, offer a tailored package to meet your needs.
Please note, we are only able to consider enquiries relating to young people or organisations based in Norfolk and Suffolk.
We are linked but independent clinicians working closely to improve the mental health of children and young people. We have been brought together by our commitment to offer a comprehensive and high standard of clinical assessment and intervention. We have shared core principles within our practice.
We have all worked for many years within
We are linked but independent clinicians working closely to improve the mental health of children and young people. We have been brought together by our commitment to offer a comprehensive and high standard of clinical assessment and intervention. We have shared core principles within our practice.
We have all worked for many years within the public sector and are from a range of professional backgrounds including psychiatry, educational psychology, speech and language therapy and psychotherapy.
We work primarily in Norfolk and Suffolk but will consider referrals from further afield. We assess patients at various locations, reflecting the rurality of the two counties and aim to meet with families as close as possible to where they live. Some travel may be necessary for families to access specific types of assessment or therapy.
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Children and young people referred experience a wide range of problems and conditions. They may be finding it difficult to cope with different aspects of t
We work with :
Children and young people referred experience a wide range of problems and conditions. They may be finding it difficult to cope with different aspects of their life. Some have experienced adverse life events such as loss or illness within their families, parental separation, or abuse. There can be underlying concerns about early attachment relationships. Some children have attention/ concentration or socio-communication difficulties indicative of possible developmental disorder.
Many professionals have a role in assessing, supporting, educating and protecting children and young people. Among others, these include; teachers, social workers, residential care workers, support workers, health visitors and nursery nurses. We work with these professionals through teaching, training and consultation, to increase understanding and awareness of the impact of mental health and developmental difficulties on young people and their behaviour with a view to supporting them more effectively.
We work with children, young people, families and professionals, offering prompt and accessible assessment, intervention and training.
Our practice covers four areas:
We work with children, young people, families and professionals, offering prompt and accessible assessment, intervention and training.
Our practice covers four areas:
We provide a range of therapeutic approaches:
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