Consultation – Psychological therapy for children and adolescents: Accompanying your child through difficult psychological phases
In life, psychological difficulties are unavoidable. There are many psychological issues that individuals can overcome on their own. However, for young children and adolescents, who are in a continuous stage of development and self-discovery, facing psychological difficulties alone is not easy at all. Therefore, seeking child and adolescent psychological counseling and therapy services is very necessary.
What is Child and Adolescent Psychological Counseling and Therapy Service?
Child and adolescent psychological counseling and therapy service is a professional psychological support service that helps intervene and support common psychological issues in individuals aged 6-18 years. When using counseling and therapy services, your child will meet and talk with a psychologist – a trained professional with practical experience in intervening and providing psychological therapy for children and adolescents.
Psychologists have the skills to converse, analyze, and accompany your child in resolving psychological issues. When your child is diagnosed with psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, etc., the expert will help your child and parents identify the causes and provide appropriate intervention directions to quickly overcome.
Psychologists may not interact with children as much as parents, teachers, or primary caregivers. However, with their knowledge, experience, and professional skills, psychologists have the ability to understand issues, help parents comprehend, and collaborate to assist children in overcoming psychological difficulties quickly and effectively.
Common psychological disorders/difficulties and developmental disorders in children and adolescents that require professional support and intervention from psychologists:
Children under 6 years old:
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Intellectual developmental delay
• Speech and language disorders
• Issues related to developmental disorders
Children aged 6 to 11 years:
• Autism spectrum disorder
• Intellectual developmental delay
• Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder
• Social communication disorder
• Emotional disorders: anxiety, depression, stress
• Relationship issues: bullying, conflicts with friends and teachers, conflicts with parents, etc.
Children aged 12 to 18 years
• Emotional disorders: anxiety, depression, stress
• Relationship issues: bullying, conflicts with friends and teachers, difficulties in romantic relationships, conflicts with parents,v.v.
• Issues related to substance use and abuse (e-cigarettes, alcoholic beverages, stimulant use, etc.)
• Career guidance and self-exploration issues
To always accompany your child on their journey to adulthood, parents need to understand the psychological and emotional characteristics and difficulties of their child at each age, in order to have appropriate care and teaching methods. However, the pressures of life, generational differences, personality, family crises, or personal issues that the child finds difficult to share, have caused the child’s psychological problems to exceed the understanding or coping skills of the parents. At this point, parents may consider having their child meet with a psychological expert.
The Mental Health – Autism Center at Hai Phong International Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital is currently providing psychological therapy counseling services. With a team of experienced doctors and psychological experts, age-appropriate therapies help families overcome difficulties.
HOTLINE: 0936 936 225 / 0225 395 9999 / 0225 385 9999 or bring your child for examination at the Mental Health – Autism Center:
Clinic: 2nd Floor – 16-story Building – International Pediatrics Center (Building B)
Treatment: 12th Floor – 19-story Building Hai Phong International Obstetrics and Pediatrics Hospital (Building A)
