Clinical psychology, CAMHS (Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services), autism-adapted CBT, and emotional wellbeing support in Kent.
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Core NHS Pathway: CAMHS (now called CYPMHS - Children & Young People's Mental Health Service) provides mental health support for children in Kent. There is a Single Point of Access (SPA) for referrals. Waiting times can be significant.
The main NHS mental health service for children and young people in Kent and Medway. Provided by NELFT NHS Foundation Trust. Offers mental health assessment, interventions and evidence-based treatment for children aged 0-18 (0-19 in Medway) experiencing emotional wellbeing and mental health difficulties.
NHS service providing autism diagnostic assessments for children. If they determine autism is not present, they may refer to CAMHS for other support. Note: Current waiting times for full assessment are 36-42 months. They also offer support while waiting.
Kent Autistic Trust provides specialist psychological support for autistic individuals. Includes assessment, therapy, and behavioural support. May offer autism-adapted approaches to anxiety, low mood, and emotional difficulties.
Autism Kent (formerly Kent Autistic Society) provides specialist services including psychological support. Their team includes psychologists who can offer autism-specific therapy approaches including CBT, mindfulness, and compassion-focused therapy.
Clinical psychologist based in Whitstable offering autism assessments and therapy. Uses experiential psychotherapy incorporating mindfulness, compassion-focused therapy (CFT), and schema therapy. Effective for those who have not responded to standard CBT.
NHS-funded teams embedded in schools and colleges across Kent. Provide early intervention for mild to moderate mental health difficulties including anxiety, low mood, and behavioural concerns. Work alongside school staff. Accessed via school referral.
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