Referrals and Process

Referrals are usually made by parents or carers, but I also accept referrals from schools and other agencies.  For children and young people under 18, I do not take direct referrals—but I’m happy to speak with them about how therapy might be accessed and what it may involve.Once a decision is made to begin therapy, the process unfolds as follows:

• Initial Parent Meeting  A meeting with parent(s) or carers to gather consent, explore concerns, and understand the child’s background. Consent is required from all individuals with parental responsibility.

• Assessment Sessions  The first 3 to 4 sessions focus on building trust and gently exploring the nature of the child’s difficulties. This phase allows for a deeper understanding of emotional, relational, and developmental needs.

• Parent Review  After the assessment phase, I meet with parent(s) to reflect on what has emerged and to agree on therapeutic aims. Ongoing reviews are arranged to monitor progress and adjust support as needed.

• Ending Therapy The ending of therapy is a collaborative decision, shaped by regular feedback and reflection. A final meeting or call with parent(s) is offered to share observations, strategies, and resources that may continue to support the child’s journey. evidence-based treatments that have been proven to be effective for depression.

治疗通常由 家长或照护者转介，也接受来自学校或其他机构的推荐。对于 18 岁以下的儿童与青少年，我不接受直接转介，但非常愿意与他们沟通，介绍治疗的方式与可能性。一旦决定开始治疗，流程下

•  初次家长会谈  

         与家长或照护者进行初步会谈，获取治疗同意、了解背景信息与主要关切。需获得所有具有监护权人的书面同意。

• 评估阶段 

前 3 至 4 次会谈用于建立信任，并进一步评估孩子所面临的情绪、关系或发展上的困难。

• 家长回访  

        评估阶段结束后，我会与家长进行回访，共同确认治疗目标。之后我们将定期进行进展回顾与调整。

• 结束治疗  

        治疗的结束时间由双方在持续回顾与反馈中协商决定。结束前，我会安排一次与家长的会谈或通话，分享观察、策略与未来可能有帮助的资源。