Age Range

 

0-18 years

 

The Service

 

We are a team of professionals made up of:

• Psychotherapists

• Psychologists

• Psychiatrists

• Nurses

 

Problems we may help with:

 

• Emotional problems (including anxiety and depression)

• Behavioural problems

• Attention and concentration difficulties

• Child and family relationship difficulties

• Trauma and loss

• Types of abuse including sexual abuse

• Self harm

 

Ways that we can help:

 

• Assessment of the problems

• Parent and child work

• Individual sessions for the child, which may include art or child psychotherapy

• Family therapy

• Parenting interventions

• Cognitive behaviour therapy

• Consultation

• Prescribing medication

 

How Can I Access this Service?

 

Referrals can be made by anyone who is concerned about a child including:

• Their parent or carer

• Their GP

• Their teacher

• Their social worker

The Hope Project:

 

The Hope Project at Southwark CAMHS works with children, young people and their families who have been affected by traumatic events. These might include one-off life events, such as a road traffic accident, or experiences of abuse and violence that have occurred over a longer period of time.

 

Useful to Know:

 

We measure outcomes using standardised measures and receive regular positive feedback from service users and commissioners related to service provision. We utilise the most evidence-based approaches when treating cases

 

 

Last updated: 17 December 2020