At Multiclínica do Algarve, the Child and Adolescent Psychology consultation offers professional, safe and adapted counselling for children and young people facing emotional, behavioural, school or relationship difficulties.
Psychological counselling for children and adolescents
Child and adolescent psychology is an area of clinical psychology dedicated to the emotional, behavioural and relational support for children and young people.
The aim of the consultation is to understand what the child or adolescent is going through, identify any difficulties that may be affecting their well-being and help the family find the most appropriate forms of support.
At Multiclínica do Algarve, in Quarteira, this counselling takes place in a safe, welcoming and age-appropriate environment. safe, cosy and age-appropriate environment, respecting the individuality of each child, adolescent and family.
Important: the consultation does not serve to label the child, but to understand their emotional needs better and to guide appropriate counselling.
Not all changes indicate a serious problem, but some signs may justify a psychological assessment to better understand what the child or adolescent is going through.
Intense worries, persistent fears, fear of separation, insecurity or difficulty coping with everyday situations.
Mood swings, loss of interest, frequent crying, social isolation or difficulty expressing their feelings.
Drop in performance, lack of motivation, blockages, tension with the school or difficulties adapting to the school environment.
Intense reactions, difficulty dealing with frustration, irritability or behavioural patterns patterns of behaviour that worry the family.
Insecurity, self-criticism, fear of making mistakes or difficulty in recognising personal capacities and personal resources.
Parental separation, bereavement, changing schools, moving to another country, family conflicts or other times of emotional adjustment.
Attention: the assessment must take into account the child's age, family background, school and the child's history. Follow-up is defined on a case-by-case basis, without hasty diagnoses.
Child and adolescent psychology consultations are conducted gradually, respecting the age, family context and emotional needs of the child or young person.
The consultation begins by understanding the reason for the appointment, the parents' or carers' concerns or carers and the current context of the child or adolescent.
The psychologist observes emotional, behavioural and relational signs in order to understand which are the main needs for counselling.
Intervention can use conversation, activities, emotional expression and strategies appropriate to the child or young person's stage of development.
When necessary, parents or carers receive guidance on how to better support the child or adolescent on a daily basis.
Psychological counselling for children and adolescents must take into account the environment. For this reason, the collaboration of parents or carers can be to better understand the situation and support the evolution of the process.
The consultation is accompanied by Dr Marlene Ferreira, who has experience in clinical psychology and and accompanying children and adolescents, in a safe, cosy and age-appropriate environment.
We've put together some common questions to help parents and carers better understand how child and adolescent psychology consultations work.
It can be useful to make an appointment when a child or adolescent is experiencing emotional changes, anxiety, frequent sadness, school difficulties, isolation, low self-esteem or behaviour that worries the family.
It depends on the age and situation. In many cases, the first consultation includes a conversation with the parents or carers to understand the context, followed by an assessment adapted to the child or adolescent. to the child or adolescent.
Not necessarily. The first phase serves to understand the situation, observe signs, gather relevant information and determine whether psychological counselling is necessary.
Yes, when appropriate. Guidance for parents or carers can be important to support the child or adolescent in their daily lives and improve their understanding of their needs.
Yes, the counsellor can help adolescents with emotional, relational, school, family, self-esteem, anxiety, adaptation or other difficulties, school, family, self-esteem, anxiety, adaptation or other situations that affect their well-being. their well-being.
If you notice emotional changes, difficulties at school, anxiety, isolation, low self-esteem or behaviour that worries the family, a consultation with a Child and Adolescent Psychology can help you understand the situation better.
