Treatments
At MindOf, we offer a comprehensive range of support services for children, young people, and their families who require psychiatric or therapeutic treatments.
Our commitment is to provide, compassionate, evidenced based short term treatments that are effective in enabling children and young people to overcome their acute difficulties as soon as possible and achieve their true longer term social, emotional and learning potential.
Psychological Therapies and Other Interventions
Adapted Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Adapted DBT is a structured therapy designed specifically for children and adolescents who struggle with intense emotions, impulsive behaviors, and interpersonal difficulties.
For: Emotional dysregulation, impulsivity, self-harm behaviors
It incorporates:
✅ Mindfulness: Helps children stay present and manage overwhelming emotions.
✅ Distress Tolerance: Teaches coping strategies to handle difficult situations.
✅ Emotion Regulation: Builds skills to manage intense emotional responses.
ASD & ADHD Post-Diagnostic Support
Following an ASD or ADHD diagnosis, families often need structured support.
For: Families navigating a new autism or ADHD diagnosis
Our post-diagnostic services include:
✅ Behavioral coaching and strategies.
✅ Guidance on school support and accommodations.
✅ Medication management (if necessary).
Behavioral Interventions - Non-Violent Resistance (NVR)
Parenting a child with emotional or behavioral difficulties can be overwhelming.
For: Parents managing challenging behaviors, aggression, and defiance
NVR is a parent-led approach that helps families:
✅ Reduce conflict and aggression at home.
✅ Strengthen family relationships through non-violent strategies.
✅ Empower parents with de-escalation techniques.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a highly effective, goal-oriented therapy that helps children and young people identify and change negative thought patterns that impact their emotions and behaviors.
For: Anxiety, depression, OCD, phobias, behavioral difficulties
Sessions focus on:
✅ Recognizing unhelpful thoughts and replacing them with positive alternatives.
✅ Developing coping strategies for anxiety, low mood, and stress.
✅ Exposure techniques to gradually face fears and reduce avoidance behaviors.
Medication Management
In some cases, medication can be an important part of a comprehensive treatment plan.
For: ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders
Our psychiatrists provide:
✅ Pre-medication physical health checks.
✅ Prescription and monitoring for effectiveness and safety.
✅ Regular follow-ups to adjust dosages as needed.
✅ Working with other shared care providers if desired by the young person and caregivers.
MindOf PEERS Social Skills Programme
This program is specifically designed for young people who struggle with social interactions, particularly those with autism, ADHD, or social anxiety.
For: Children and teens with social communication difficulties
It focuses on:
✅ Developing conversational skills.
✅ Understanding non-verbal cues.
✅ Building and maintaining friendships.
Parenting Support
Parenting a child with emotional or behavioral difficulties can be overwhelming.
For: Parents seeking guidance on behavior management, emotional support, and family dynamics
Our parent-focused interventions provide:
✅ Coaching on managing challenging behaviors.
✅ Guidance on emotional support strategies.
✅ Tools for strengthening the parent-child relationship.
Psychodynamic
and Integrative Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy offers a safe, confidential space for children and adolescents to explore emotions, experiences, and personal challenges.
For: Emotional difficulties, trauma, low self-esteem, long-term mental health issues
Approaches may include:
✅ Talking therapy (for teenagers and older children).
✅ Play therapy (for younger children).
✅ Integrative counseling techniques tailored to individual needs.
Speech & Language Therapy (SALT)
Children with autism, ADHD, speech delays, or social communication challenges may benefit from Speech and Language Therapy. We provide speech and language therapy assessments and treatments.
For: Speech, language, and social communication difficulties, and selective mutism
This intervention helps with:
✅ Improving expressive and receptive language skills.
✅ Enhancing social communication abilities.
✅ Building confidence in verbal and non-verbal interactions.
Video Interaction Guidance (VIG)
For: Parents and caregivers looking to enhance positive interactions with their child
VIG uses video recordings to help parents:
✅ Recognize and reinforce positive communication patterns.
✅ Strengthen emotional connections with their child.
Treatments
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) a type of psychological therapy that helps individuals improve their "psychological flexibility". It focuses on accepting difficult thoughts and feelings rather than trying to control or eliminate them, and committing to actions that align with one's values. ACT is about living a meaningful life, even in the presence of challenging emotions.
📌 Learn More: Helping Children Overcome Phobias
Effective Treatments:
✅ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge and reframe fears.
✅ Gradual exposure therapy to reduce fear responses.
✅ Relaxation and mindfulness techniques for managing anxiety.
ADHD & ASD Support
Following a diagnosis of ASD or ADHD, it can be overwhelming to process, understand and implement recommendations. Our specialisr team are here to help and can provide individualised tailored sessions around psycho-education and providing strategies to help you and your child increase their understanding and engage with helpful interventions to make every day life easier to navigate.
📌 Learn More: Helping Children Overcome Phobias
Effective Treatments:
✅ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge and reframe fears.
✅ Gradual exposure therapy to reduce fear responses.
✅ Relaxation and mindfulness techniques for managing anxiety.
Behavioural Interventions
These are a range of techniques used to change or modify behaviors, often by learning new, more positive behaviors. They are based on the principle that behaviors are learned and can be unlearned, and they focus on current behaviors rather than past experiences.
📌 Learn More: Helping Children Overcome Phobias
Effective Treatments:
✅ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge and reframe fears.
✅ Gradual exposure therapy to reduce fear responses.
✅ Relaxation and mindfulness techniques for managing anxiety.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps young people recognise and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. It is especially effective for anxiety, low mood, and behavioural challenges.
📌 Learn More: Helping Children Overcome Phobias
Effective Treatments:
✅ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge and reframe fears.
✅ Gradual exposure therapy to reduce fear responses.
✅ Relaxation and mindfulness techniques for managing anxiety.
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)
DBT is a behavioural therapy that supports young people in managing intense emotions and improving emotional regulation. While it is traditionally delivered in group settings, DBT-informed individual therapy can also be highly beneficial for those who prefer one-to-one sessions.
📌 Learn More: Helping Children Overcome Phobias
Effective Treatments:
✅ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge and reframe fears.
✅ Gradual exposure therapy to reduce fear responses.
✅ Relaxation and mindfulness techniques for managing anxiety.
Medication
Medication may be an important component of a holistic treatment plan. Depending on your child or young person’s needs, the prescribing clinician will discuss suitable options. Medications are commonly used for conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and depression, always alongside psychological or behavioural support.
📌 Learn More: Helping Children Overcome Phobias
How We Help:
✅ Behavioral therapy to develop coping skills and emotional regulation.
✅ Parent coaching to support families in managing difficult behaviors.
✅ School consultations to collaborate with teachers and school staff.
✅ Social skills training for improved peer interactions.
Mindfulness
This is a mental state achieved by focusing one's awareness on the present moment, while calmly acknowledging and accepting one's feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations.
📌 Learn More: Helping Children Overcome Phobias
How We Help:
✅ Behavioral therapy to develop coping skills and emotional regulation.
✅ Parent coaching to support families in managing difficult behaviors.
✅ School consultations to collaborate with teachers and school staff.
✅ Social skills training for improved peer interactions.
Non-Violent Resistance (NVR)
NVR is a parent-led approach designed to:
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Reduce conflict and aggressive behaviours at home
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Strengthen family relationships through non-confrontational methods
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Empower parents with effective de-escalation strategies
📌 Learn More: Helping Children Overcome Phobias
Effective Treatments:
✅ Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to challenge and reframe fears.
✅ Gradual exposure therapy to reduce fear responses.
✅ Relaxation and mindfulness techniques for managing anxiety.
MindOf Social Skills Programme (UCLA PEERS®)
We run regular PEERS® group programmes specifically designed for young people who find social interaction challenging. This evidence-based intervention is particularly helpful for those with autism, ADHD, or social anxiety.
📌 Learn More: Helping Children Overcome Phobias
Our Treatment Approach:
✅ Therapy to address emotional triggers behind binge eating.
✅ Nutritional guidance for balanced eating habits.
✅ Mindfulness-based interventions to improve self-awareness.
Parenting Support
Parenting can present complex emotional and behavioural challenges, especially when supporting children with additional needs. Our team offers integrative therapeutic support for parents, helping you develop effective strategies, improve communication, and foster a nurturing family environment.
📌 Learn More: Helping Children Overcome Phobias
Our Treatment Approach:
✅ Therapy to address emotional triggers behind binge eating.
✅ Nutritional guidance for balanced eating habits.
✅ Mindfulness-based interventions to improve self-awareness.
Post Diagnostic Support
After a diagnosis our psychiatrists and therapists can tailor a package of support to help young people, their parents and teachers, with understanding more about the diagnosis and identifying what specific supports and strategies would be most helpful and implementing these.
📌 Learn More: Helping Children Overcome Phobias
Our Treatment Approach:
✅ Therapy to address emotional triggers behind binge eating.
✅ Nutritional guidance for balanced eating habits.
✅ Mindfulness-based interventions to improve self-awareness.
Psychological Therapies
Our experienced clinicians offer a wide range of evidence-based therapies, tailored to each child’s needs. These include: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing), Play Therapy, Trauma-Focused CBT, Video Interaction Guidance (VIG), Parenting programmes such as Triple P and Webster-Stratton.
📌 Learn More: Helping Children Overcome Phobias
Our Treatment Approach:
✅ Therapy to address emotional triggers behind binge eating.
✅ Nutritional guidance for balanced eating habits.
✅ Mindfulness-based interventions to improve self-awareness.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy / Play Therapy
Psychodynamic psychotherapy provides a consistent and secure therapeutic space for children and adolescents to explore emotions, relationships, and life experiences. It supports long-term emotional development and insight.
📌 Learn More: Helping Children Overcome Phobias
Our Treatment Approach:
✅ Therapy to address emotional triggers behind binge eating.
✅ Nutritional guidance for balanced eating habits.
✅ Mindfulness-based interventions to improve self-awareness.
School Consultations and Support
Following an assessment, we can provide tailored support to schools in the form of attending school meetings, provide teacher training and consultations.
📌 Learn More: Helping Children Overcome Phobias
Our Treatment Approach:
✅ Therapy to address emotional triggers behind binge eating.
✅ Nutritional guidance for balanced eating habits.
✅ Mindfulness-based interventions to improve self-awareness.
Solution Focused Therapy
This a short-term, goal-directed approach to psychotherapy that emphasizes identifying and building upon a person's existing strengths and resources to create practical solutions for current problems
📌 Learn More: Helping Children Overcome Phobias
Our Treatment Approach:
✅ Therapy to address emotional triggers behind binge eating.
✅ Nutritional guidance for balanced eating habits.
✅ Mindfulness-based interventions to improve self-awareness.
Speech and Language Therapy
Children with autism, ADHD, speech delays, or social communication challenges may benefit from specialist speech and language therapy. Our services include:
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Assessments for selective mutism
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Support for autism-related communication needs
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General speech and language assessments and intervention plans
📌 Learn More: Helping Children Overcome Phobias
Our Treatment Approach:
✅ Therapy to address emotional triggers behind binge eating.
✅ Nutritional guidance for balanced eating habits.
✅ Mindfulness-based interventions to improve self-awareness.
Video Interaction Guidance (VIG)
VIG uses video feedback to support and strengthen the relationship between parent and child. This approach helps parents:
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Recognise and build on moments of positive interaction
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Deepen emotional connections
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Enhance their confidence in supporting their child’s development
📌 Learn More: Helping Children Overcome Phobias
Our Treatment Approach:
✅ Therapy to address emotional triggers behind binge eating.
✅ Nutritional guidance for balanced eating habits.
✅ Mindfulness-based interventions to improve self-awareness.
Webster Stratton Incredible Years Parenting
This is a structured programme to support those with strategies for parenting. It is a well-researched, group-based approach developed by Dr. Carolyn Webster‑Stratton to help parents raise emotionally and socially healthy children (ages 0–12).
📌 Learn More: Helping Children Overcome Phobias
Our Treatment Approach:
✅ Therapy to address emotional triggers behind binge eating.
✅ Nutritional guidance for balanced eating habits.
✅ Mindfulness-based interventions to improve self-awareness.