Services

Psychological Therapy & Parent Consultation

Psychological Therapy & Parent Consultation

Psychological Therapies can offer a safe place with a highly qualified Child Psychologist to explore some concerns that may be around but also how we can work together to reach some resolutions. Psychological Therapies will be provided following an initial assessment for children/ teenagers and their families. I can offer a wide range of therapeutic support such as DDP, Theraplay, sensory based therapy, Systemic/Narrative approaches, family therapy, EMDR and other Trauma based models.

Parent Consultation

I will meet with parents/carers for an initial assessment and then will include them in the support offered to their child. I can also offer parent only consultation in order to support the emotional and behavioural well-being of their children.

Areas Of Support

  • ADHD Assessment
  • Anxiety related issues
  • Low mood and self-esteem/confidence concerns
  • Bereavement and loss
  • Trauma- specific and developmental/complex
  • Attachment concerns
  • Relationship issues
  • Family difficulties
  • Other emotional and behavioural concerns
 

Contact- Kingsbridge Private Hospital Booking Team02890667878

Psychological assessments and reports

I provide expert witness assessments for:

  • Child/Adolescent & Family assessment especially in relation to developmental impact of trauma and neglect and attachment presentation/needs.
  • Specific assessment about contact, placement needs, complex sibling placements & therapeutic requirements.
  • Medico legal assessment
Psychological Assessments And Reports

My role in the NHS included extensive consultation, training, management and leadership for 20 years, which brings a wealth of experience to psychological assessment. My CV outlining my varied, extensive career in the NHS can be found here..- click here

Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy

DDP (Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy)

I have practiced DDP since 2009 and became the first Certified DDP Practitioner in NI in 2015. Dr Sweeney has offered training throughout her career especially in the area of DDP. She has also offered supervision to a range of professionals over 23 years.

 I now offer DDP therapeutic parenting, DDP therapy, DDP PACE training and DDP Supervision.

  • DDP led system consultation- to allow for reflection and deeper understanding of child, caregivers & system supporting
  • DDP Therapeutic parenting- either individually (always before meeting directly with children) or group work using Nurturing Attachments/ Foundations of Attachment (Kim Golding)
  • DDP Therapy for children, young people and families – Book & Enquire at Kingbridge hospital hereTESSA Adoption Support
  • DDP Pace training- one and two day training options on DDP therapeutic parenting for foster carers, adoptive parents & professionals – Click here for DDP Pace Training flyer  
  • DDP SIG Ireland- Dr Kerry Sweeney hosts this group-Email Dr Kerry Sweeney
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