Dr Kerry Sweeney D.Clin.Psych

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 2016. Dr Sweeney has offered training throughout my NHS career especially in the area of DDP. She has also offered supervision to a range of professionals for 20 years.

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

  • DDP Therapy for children, young people and families- (contact via Kingsbridge Private Hospital-) *10% discount for Adoption UK members
  • DDP Pace training- two day training on DDP therapeutic parenting for foster carers, adoptive parents & professionals – click here for DDP Pace Training flyer