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Child and Family Psychology Service

The Child and Family Psychology service is one of the specialist services provided by Integrated Community Paediatric Services.

The service is a highly specialist psychological assessment and intervention service and is only available for children/young people who are known to other professionals in Integrated Community Paediatric Services.

The team provide services across five key pathways to children and families with a range of different concerns including complex developmental, behavioural or learning problems. They also provide support for families who may be struggling with forming relationships or understanding/adjusting to their diagnosis or neuro developmental needs.

The service offered is a time limited provision using an assessment, formulation and intervention approach drawing on a range of psychological models.

Who to contact

Name: Dr Louise Adams
Position: Consultant Clinical Psychologist
Telephone: 01394 389200
Website: WEBSITE LINK
Address: 2 Pytches Road
Woodbridge
Suffolk
Postcode: IP12 1EL

Where to go

Parking details: Most venues used by the service have parking available
Transport: Most venues used by the service are accessible by public transport
Notes: The Child and Family Psychology service is based at Pytches Road in Woodbridge, but delivers services in a range of venues across the county, including clinics, schools and Child Development Centres.

Days & Times

Time of day: Morning
Afternoon
Session Information: Monday to Friday
normal working hours.

Other details

Referral required?

Yes

Referral and availability notes

Referrals to the Child and Family Psychology Service are made by the Children's Community Medical Service within Integrated Community Paediatric Services.

Age Groups

Pre-school, 16-25 years, Children (5-11), Young people

Accessibility

Disabled Parking

Accreditation website

https://www.hcpc-uk.org/

Accreditation details

All Clinical Psychologists working in the service are registered with the Health and Care Professions Council, and maintain professional standards outlined by the British Psychological Society.

Notes

The Child and Family Psychology Service is a specialist service delivered as part of Integrated Community Paediatric Services; all the services work together in an integrated way with colleagues to meet the individual needs of children in a holistic manner.

There is more information about the other services available on Suffolk Infolink.

Service users involved in planning

Yes
Service user feedback is gained using a range of feedback tools.

Local Offer

Experience of including people with special educational needs and disabilities: Integrated Community Paediatric Services provides support for children and young people with a range of additional needs, some of which are complex. Professionals within the Child and Family Psychology Service contribute to the Education Health and Care Plan assessment process where appropriate, and support the multi-disciplinary team in supporting children/young people and families where specific needs have been identified. All our staff are aware of the SEND reforms and are active participants where children/young people are known to their services.
Conditions Supported: Autistic spectrum conditions
Communication difficulties
Learning difficulties