We treat children and young people up to the age of 21 for all kinds of mental health issues, behavioural problems and/or developmental disorders. This also includes issues relating to current problems, emotional distress, anxiety, difficulties with social interaction, concentration problems, and learning difficulties such as dyslexia and dyscalculia. We also treat patients with concerns regarding autism spectrum disorder.

The aim of our work is to provide you, as parents, and your child or young person with a diagnostic assessment and appropriate advice on support services and specific measures, and to refer you to outpatient psychotherapy or clinics if necessary.

During an initial consultation with the primary caregivers AND the child or adolescent, we gain an understanding of the issues at hand, the patient’s development to date and the family situation. We then decide whether, and if so which, further diagnostic tests are necessary in our practice and arrange further appointments if required.

The further diagnostic appointments usually take place without the child’s primary caregivers. During these sessions, we assess the child or young person’s emotional development and identify any physical, psychological or social factors that may be contributing to the issue. Depending on the issue at hand, we may use tests or questionnaires, or we may hold open sessions in which we employ age-appropriate methods. We also offer a diagnostic group programme for specific diagnostic issues.

Following the appointments, the findings are discussed within the team.

At the conclusion of treatment, we discuss the treatment outcomes together with the parents/caregivers and/or children/adolescents. If necessary, a psychiatric diagnosis is made.