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Jamie Maycock
Psychotherapist, PsychD, BACP
Verified Verified
Gloucester GL1
I am a BACP registered Psychotherapist and have been working with clients since 2013. I offer an integrative approach, working with each person as an individual and using different theory’s to support the client in the best way. I offer an open minded and non judgemental space for clients to explore what’s troubling them. I work with all client issues. My specialist areas of work include offering support to clients with OCD using a range of CBT tools, working with victims of rape, sexual abuse and domestic violence, and working with complex mental health issues. I have completed specialised training for providing psychotherapy.
I am a BACP registered Psychotherapist and have been working with clients since 2013. I offer an integrative approach, working with each person as an individual and using different theory’s to support the client in the best way. I offer an open minded and non judgemental space for clients to explore what’s troubling them. I work with all client issues. My specialist areas of work include offering support to clients with OCD using a range of CBT tools, working with victims of rape, sexual abuse and domestic violence, and working with complex mental health issues. I have completed specialised training for providing psychotherapy.
07588 732617 View 07588 732617

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Siobhan Louise Jayne Tierney
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London E9  (Online Only)
learning issues; neurodivergence; cultural needs) and take the time to fully understand the person I am working with.
Hello, I'm Siobhan. I'm an experienced Clinical Psychologist. I'm trained to work with people of all ages, using a range of psychological techniques. If you're looking for someone who can offer you an open space to talk things through, I may be able to help. I offer assessments and therapeutic interventions to people who are experiencing some kind of psychological discomfort that prevents them from living life to its fullest. I have worked in a range of settings, including both mainstream and specialist schools, community mental health teams, secure inpatient wards, forensic units, the NHS and Social Care.
learning issues; neurodivergence; cultural needs) and take the time to fully understand the person I am working with.
Hello, I'm Siobhan. I'm an experienced Clinical Psychologist. I'm trained to work with people of all ages, using a range of psychological techniques. If you're looking for someone who can offer you an open space to talk things through, I may be able to help. I offer assessments and therapeutic interventions to people who are experiencing some kind of psychological discomfort that prevents them from living life to its fullest. I have worked in a range of settings, including both mainstream and specialist schools, community mental health teams, secure inpatient wards, forensic units, the NHS and Social Care.
020 3958 4053 View 020 3958 4053
Photo of Madeleine Vieira, Psychologist in Cheltenham, England
Madeleine Vieira
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW7
Dr. Madeleine Vieira is a Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist specialised in Anxiety Disorders and has also extensively worked with the following: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Third Culture Kids' Issues, Grief, Family Change, Cultural Adaptation, Transitions, Friendships, Academic Achievement, Learning Difficulties, Behavioural Difficulties, Illness, Social Isolation, Teenager / Adolescent Issues.
Dr. Madeleine Vieira is a Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychologist specialised in Anxiety Disorders and has also extensively worked with the following: Depression, Anxiety, ADHD, ADD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Third Culture Kids' Issues, Grief, Family Change, Cultural Adaptation, Transitions, Friendships, Academic Achievement, Learning Difficulties, Behavioural Difficulties, Illness, Social Isolation, Teenager / Adolescent Issues.
020 3828 0681 View 020 3828 0681
Photo of Dr Rebecca Louise Rowley, Psychologist in Cheltenham, England
Dr Rebecca Louise Rowley
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW6
I work with a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, eating and feeding difficulties and have additional training in assessment of neurodevelopmental and learning difficulties.
I am a Highly Specialised Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and Chartered with the British Psychological Society. I have over 20 years of experience working within the NHS and private sector. I have been trained to work with clients of all ages but have a special interest in working with children, adolescents and their families using evidence-based approaches to assess and understand the area of concern and help your child build resilience, enhance their emotional wellbeing, and thrive in all aspects of life.
I work with a range of difficulties including anxiety, low mood, obsessive compulsive disorder, trauma, eating and feeding difficulties and have additional training in assessment of neurodevelopmental and learning difficulties.
I am a Highly Specialised Child and Adolescent Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health and Care Professions Council and Chartered with the British Psychological Society. I have over 20 years of experience working within the NHS and private sector. I have been trained to work with clients of all ages but have a special interest in working with children, adolescents and their families using evidence-based approaches to assess and understand the area of concern and help your child build resilience, enhance their emotional wellbeing, and thrive in all aspects of life.
020 3974 2302 View 020 3974 2302
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Dr Sophie Fitzgerald
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Harpenden AL5
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, registered with The Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). I have worked in both community and inpatient settings across different populations including older adults, adults including those with an eating disorder, children and adolescent, people with learning disabilities and people following a stroke or traumatic brain injury. ​I have gained experience of working with a range of different types of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema therapy and DBT.
I am an experienced Clinical Psychologist, registered with The Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC). I have worked in both community and inpatient settings across different populations including older adults, adults including those with an eating disorder, children and adolescent, people with learning disabilities and people following a stroke or traumatic brain injury. ​I have gained experience of working with a range of different types of therapies including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Systemic Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Schema therapy and DBT.
01582 377903 View 01582 377903
Photo of Linda Kathryn Berkeley, Psychotherapist in Cheltenham, England
Linda Kathryn Berkeley
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Lambourn RG17
People from all backgrounds/ethnicities; experience working with people on the autistic spectrum, learning difficulties, transgendered, long-term health conditions.
You are the expert on yourself an only you can decide what might work for you. We will form a plan together, perhaps over the course of two to three sessions, of how we can proceed, and what we collaboratively believe is going on for you. You will find my practice is based on a humanistic, integrative, pluralistic blending of possibilities from several frameworks, including CBT, Gestalt, Compassion Focused Therapy, ideas from psychodynamic practice, with a person-centred, humanistic core.
People from all backgrounds/ethnicities; experience working with people on the autistic spectrum, learning difficulties, transgendered, long-term health conditions.
You are the expert on yourself an only you can decide what might work for you. We will form a plan together, perhaps over the course of two to three sessions, of how we can proceed, and what we collaboratively believe is going on for you. You will find my practice is based on a humanistic, integrative, pluralistic blending of possibilities from several frameworks, including CBT, Gestalt, Compassion Focused Therapy, ideas from psychodynamic practice, with a person-centred, humanistic core.
01793 234332 View 01793 234332
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Dr Melissa Barkan
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, CPsychol
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Oxford OX1  (Online Only)
My NHS work has involved forensic and learning disability settings as well as palliative care, working with frontline staff and within direct patient care.
Often, individual difficulties are accompanied by the challenges of daily life, which make each person’s experience different and their therapeutic needs unique. Through short or long term therapy, I aim to support meaningful change in areas you would like to work on, with an understanding of the wider picture of how these issues may feature in daily life.
My NHS work has involved forensic and learning disability settings as well as palliative care, working with frontline staff and within direct patient care.
Often, individual difficulties are accompanied by the challenges of daily life, which make each person’s experience different and their therapeutic needs unique. Through short or long term therapy, I aim to support meaningful change in areas you would like to work on, with an understanding of the wider picture of how these issues may feature in daily life.
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Dr Morvwen Duncan
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London WC1N
I am a Clinical Psychologist providing specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment for a range of mental health, emotional and behavioural difficulties in children and young people. This includes supporting those who are experiencing low mood, anxiety and challenges in forming or maintaining relationships. ​I specialise in comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to understand a young person's learning strengths and areas of difficulty, and to identify general or specific learning difficulties, such as Dyslexia. I also provide assessment of neurodevelopmental difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
I am a Clinical Psychologist providing specialist psychological assessment and evidence-based treatment for a range of mental health, emotional and behavioural difficulties in children and young people. This includes supporting those who are experiencing low mood, anxiety and challenges in forming or maintaining relationships. ​I specialise in comprehensive neuropsychological assessments to understand a young person's learning strengths and areas of difficulty, and to identify general or specific learning difficulties, such as Dyslexia. I also provide assessment of neurodevelopmental difficulties, including Autism Spectrum Disorder.
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Nisha Tanna
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Occup. Psych.
Verified Verified
Northampton NN4
I work with parents, employers, and young adults in education providing support, guidance, and training on all matters relating to learning and emotional challenges.
Hi, I'm Nisha, a Psychologist in Northampton. I’ve dedicated myself to working with children and adults with a range of emotional, behavioural, and learning challenges - over the last 20 years. I help those I work with to break habitual negative thought and behavioural patterns that no longer serve them. My goal is to support those with mental health concerns to reframe their life situation and to live the best version of their lives possible. I offer diagnostics assessments for dyslexia, dyscalculia, and Irlen Syndrome, sound healing, and a vast range of psychological therapies. These include EFT, EMDR, CBT, guided visualisation.
I work with parents, employers, and young adults in education providing support, guidance, and training on all matters relating to learning and emotional challenges.
Hi, I'm Nisha, a Psychologist in Northampton. I’ve dedicated myself to working with children and adults with a range of emotional, behavioural, and learning challenges - over the last 20 years. I help those I work with to break habitual negative thought and behavioural patterns that no longer serve them. My goal is to support those with mental health concerns to reframe their life situation and to live the best version of their lives possible. I offer diagnostics assessments for dyslexia, dyscalculia, and Irlen Syndrome, sound healing, and a vast range of psychological therapies. These include EFT, EMDR, CBT, guided visualisation.
01604 279237 View 01604 279237
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Dr Katherine Mollart
Verified Verified
Winchester SO22
I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Oxford University. I have experience of working with individuals, couples, families, adults, older adults, children and adolescents and people with learning disabilities, within a wide range of NHS health care settings. I specialise in working with couples and also supporting people who have long-term physical health problems such as diabetes, chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I wrote my doctoral thesis on adolescents’ experiences of going to boarding school and have an interest in the impact of boarding school on psychological wellbeing.
I hold a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Oxford University. I have experience of working with individuals, couples, families, adults, older adults, children and adolescents and people with learning disabilities, within a wide range of NHS health care settings. I specialise in working with couples and also supporting people who have long-term physical health problems such as diabetes, chronic pain and chronic fatigue. I wrote my doctoral thesis on adolescents’ experiences of going to boarding school and have an interest in the impact of boarding school on psychological wellbeing.
01372 239531 View 01372 239531
Photo of Dr Jessie Gough at Neurodiverseonline, Psychologist in Cheltenham, England
Dr Jessie Gough at Neurodiverseonline
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Bristol BS6
Have you always felt different or had trouble fitting in? Perhaps you're thinking that you might have Autism/ASD, ADHD or Tics/Tourette’s or possibly a learning disability. Would you like an assessment for yourself or your child to confirm this? Or maybe you have been newly diagnosed or have traits of ASD, ADHD or Tourette’s and are looking for further information and support. I, and my small team of expert psychologists at Neurodiverseonline, offer diagnostic assessments for adults and children with Autism/ASD, ADHD, Tourette's/Tics and cognitive assessments (IQ tests) / learning disability assessments.
Have you always felt different or had trouble fitting in? Perhaps you're thinking that you might have Autism/ASD, ADHD or Tics/Tourette’s or possibly a learning disability. Would you like an assessment for yourself or your child to confirm this? Or maybe you have been newly diagnosed or have traits of ASD, ADHD or Tourette’s and are looking for further information and support. I, and my small team of expert psychologists at Neurodiverseonline, offer diagnostic assessments for adults and children with Autism/ASD, ADHD, Tourette's/Tics and cognitive assessments (IQ tests) / learning disability assessments.
0117 463 0477 View 0117 463 0477
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Mark Wylie
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Salisbury SP2
My work is with children, young people and young adults who are finding it difficult to manage difficulties relating to mood, anxiety, educational challenges, exam anxiety, transitions between school and university, and both expected and unexpected life changes. In addition to this, I have specialist skills and experience in working with children, young people and adults on the autism spectrum (some of whom may also have associated learning disabilities). I also have significant experience working with looked after children, both within fostering and residential care settings.
My work is with children, young people and young adults who are finding it difficult to manage difficulties relating to mood, anxiety, educational challenges, exam anxiety, transitions between school and university, and both expected and unexpected life changes. In addition to this, I have specialist skills and experience in working with children, young people and adults on the autism spectrum (some of whom may also have associated learning disabilities). I also have significant experience working with looked after children, both within fostering and residential care settings.
01722 445349 View 01722 445349
Photo of Dr Beatrice Cox, Psychologist in Cheltenham, England
Dr Beatrice Cox
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Oswestry SY11
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of NHS experience supporting children, adolescents and adults to develop their psychological well being. I have extensive experience of working with people with significant mental health difficulties. I mainly use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I also offer Compassionate Mind Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Family work. I can offer interventions for individuals with a Learning Disability and Autism. Including Functional Analysis Interviews, Positive Behaviour Support and Behaviour Plans.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 14 years of NHS experience supporting children, adolescents and adults to develop their psychological well being. I have extensive experience of working with people with significant mental health difficulties. I mainly use Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I also offer Compassionate Mind Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Family work. I can offer interventions for individuals with a Learning Disability and Autism. Including Functional Analysis Interviews, Positive Behaviour Support and Behaviour Plans.
01691 887741 View 01691 887741
Photo of Dr Ilan Ben-Zion, Psychologist in Cheltenham, England
Dr Ilan Ben-Zion
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
London N3
Hi, I’m Ilan! I’m a Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Oak Tree Practice. I want to tell you a bit more about myself, as I realise selecting a psychologist can be a tough task! I feel very privileged to be able to say I love what I do and always have, ever since I started volunteering for ChildLine in 2007. Following this, I’ve had experience working with a wide variety of clients including children, young people, adults, older adults, military personnel, individuals with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurological conditions. I have also furthered my studies through the completion of undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees. All this aside, one of the most important parts of my work is building relationships with those sitting opposite me. I have always believed that you can have all the training and knowledge in the world, but if the client doesn’t return, none of this can be put into action. Therefore, my first aim is always to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can work on the clients’ difficulties together.
Hi, I’m Ilan! I’m a Clinical Psychologist and Director of The Oak Tree Practice. I want to tell you a bit more about myself, as I realise selecting a psychologist can be a tough task! I feel very privileged to be able to say I love what I do and always have, ever since I started volunteering for ChildLine in 2007. Following this, I’ve had experience working with a wide variety of clients including children, young people, adults, older adults, military personnel, individuals with learning disabilities, neurodevelopmental disorders and neurological conditions. I have also furthered my studies through the completion of undergraduate, masters and doctoral degrees. All this aside, one of the most important parts of my work is building relationships with those sitting opposite me. I have always believed that you can have all the training and knowledge in the world, but if the client doesn’t return, none of this can be put into action. Therefore, my first aim is always to provide a warm, compassionate and non-judgmental space where we can work on the clients’ difficulties together.
020 3974 2820 View 020 3974 2820
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Jack McKellar
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London SE4
I have also worked in specialist services for people with physical health difficulties, learning disabilities, and family support.
Seeking therapy can be a difficult decision and often takes a great deal of courage. I believe therapy can benefit many aspects of our lives through discovering new perspectives and possibilities. In our meetings, I hope to create a collaborative relationship where we can engage in genuine, open and honest dialogue so that new meanings about your life and relationships can emerge. This will include a warm, compassionate and curious stance towards the concerns you bring. I offer a therapeutic style that encourages continuous feedback to ensure we are both working towards the same aim, and can adjust my approach to best support you.
I have also worked in specialist services for people with physical health difficulties, learning disabilities, and family support.
Seeking therapy can be a difficult decision and often takes a great deal of courage. I believe therapy can benefit many aspects of our lives through discovering new perspectives and possibilities. In our meetings, I hope to create a collaborative relationship where we can engage in genuine, open and honest dialogue so that new meanings about your life and relationships can emerge. This will include a warm, compassionate and curious stance towards the concerns you bring. I offer a therapeutic style that encourages continuous feedback to ensure we are both working towards the same aim, and can adjust my approach to best support you.
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Photo of Julianne Wren, Psychotherapist in Cheltenham, England
Julianne Wren
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
London N7
My goal as a therapist is to teach you skills, so that you are more equipped to effectively manage emotional distress and reduce problematic behaviours. My special areas of interest and expertise include, but are not limited to, treating children and adolescents; parent interventions for parents of children with elevated anxiety and/or disruptive behaviours; social skills training; anxiety disorders across the lifespan; and eating disorders. I work with feelings of depression, anxiety and related difficulties like anxiety, depression, self-harm, relationships, friendship difficulties, exam stress and learning related difficulties
My goal as a therapist is to teach you skills, so that you are more equipped to effectively manage emotional distress and reduce problematic behaviours. My special areas of interest and expertise include, but are not limited to, treating children and adolescents; parent interventions for parents of children with elevated anxiety and/or disruptive behaviours; social skills training; anxiety disorders across the lifespan; and eating disorders. I work with feelings of depression, anxiety and related difficulties like anxiety, depression, self-harm, relationships, friendship difficulties, exam stress and learning related difficulties
020 3835 2434 View 020 3835 2434
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Connect Psychology Service
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Ed. Psych.
Verified Verified
Corby NN17
Welcome to Connect Psychology Service. We are a team of psychologists specialising in comprehensive assessment and formulation. We support adults (parents and professionals) to understand their child or teenagers needs more fully through thorough assessment and therapeutic recommendations. We are specialists in child psychology, adolescent psychology, trauma/complex trauma, post-adoption, family systems, attachment and attunement, emotion coaching, sensory and attachment-sensory needs, social and emotional mental health, cognition and learning, including cognitive assessments, and special educational needs.
Welcome to Connect Psychology Service. We are a team of psychologists specialising in comprehensive assessment and formulation. We support adults (parents and professionals) to understand their child or teenagers needs more fully through thorough assessment and therapeutic recommendations. We are specialists in child psychology, adolescent psychology, trauma/complex trauma, post-adoption, family systems, attachment and attunement, emotion coaching, sensory and attachment-sensory needs, social and emotional mental health, cognition and learning, including cognitive assessments, and special educational needs.
01242 502976 View 01242 502976
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Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Horsham RH12
I am an experienced Senior Psychologist who is registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and I am also an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I work with adults with a range of presenting emotional and mental health difficulties. I also specialise in assessing and supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. I mainly use Cognitive Behaviorual Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). I work in a holistic way and consider all aspects that may affect a persons formulation. I also provide consultancy and training to organisations.
I am an experienced Senior Psychologist who is registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC) and I am also an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (BPS). I work with adults with a range of presenting emotional and mental health difficulties. I also specialise in assessing and supporting adults with Learning Disabilities and adults with Autistic Spectrum Disorders. I mainly use Cognitive Behaviorual Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT). I work in a holistic way and consider all aspects that may affect a persons formulation. I also provide consultancy and training to organisations.
01403 540186 View 01403 540186
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brighter pathways
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bath BA3
I am a qualified counsellor and teacher, I have studied Counselling and Substance Misuse at FdSc level and have a Diploma in Social Work, as well as having a wide range of work and life experience. My down to earth nature empowers me to be accessible, approachable and non-judgmental which is an essential part of a successful working therapeutic relationship. Aiding people to work through their own life challenges is my absolute passion and driving force behind Brighter Pathways Counselling.
I am a qualified counsellor and teacher, I have studied Counselling and Substance Misuse at FdSc level and have a Diploma in Social Work, as well as having a wide range of work and life experience. My down to earth nature empowers me to be accessible, approachable and non-judgmental which is an essential part of a successful working therapeutic relationship. Aiding people to work through their own life challenges is my absolute passion and driving force behind Brighter Pathways Counselling.
0117 456 2551 View 0117 456 2551
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Horus Wellbeing Contemporary Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Bristol BS5
Feeling safety in a complex world is no mean feet. Childhood, historic, or current experiences, interacting/reacting with the complexities brought about by the pandemic, can exhaust any capacity for resilience. maybe you're a parent/carer of children transitioning from the intensity of lockdown to the uncertainty of the easing of restrictions? Is this further complicated by returning to education settings for children with Autism, ADHD, FASD, SPD, trauma and attachment? Maybe you are a foster care or adoptive parent wondering how to rebalance the attachment bond after the intensity of lockdown, recalibrating interfamilial dynamics?
Feeling safety in a complex world is no mean feet. Childhood, historic, or current experiences, interacting/reacting with the complexities brought about by the pandemic, can exhaust any capacity for resilience. maybe you're a parent/carer of children transitioning from the intensity of lockdown to the uncertainty of the easing of restrictions? Is this further complicated by returning to education settings for children with Autism, ADHD, FASD, SPD, trauma and attachment? Maybe you are a foster care or adoptive parent wondering how to rebalance the attachment bond after the intensity of lockdown, recalibrating interfamilial dynamics?
01275 402727 View 01275 402727

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Education and Learning Disabilities Counsellors

How effective is treatment for learning disabilities?

When initiated early and tailored to a child’s specific needs, learning disability treatment can be quite effective at helping a child cope with their disability, though its exact efficacy may depend on the severity of symptoms and whether comorbid disorders exist. Less is known about treatment initiated in adulthood, but it is certainly possible that an adult with a learning disability will see some improvement—or at the very least, identify workarounds and accommodations that could make symptoms less burdensome in day-to-day life.

When should someone seek treatment for learning disabilities?

It’s best to seek treatment as early as possible. Because learning disabilities often go unnoticed until a child starts school, or even until they’re a few years along, regular check-ins with teachers and doctors can help parents determine whether children are meeting milestones and keeping up with peers or whether an evaluation for learning disabilities may be warranted. And although earlier is always better, it’s never too late to be evaluated for learning disabilities and to seek treatment.

What happens if learning disabilities are left untreated?

Undiagnosed and untreated learning disabilities can be a source of significant frustration and shame for a child, who may feel that their challenges stem from a lack of intelligence or willpower. Such feelings can trigger low self-esteem, depression, or anxiety, which may push a child toward risky behaviors, including substance use. In adulthood, untreated learning disabilities can interfere with career success, and lingering feelings of self-doubt and shame can negatively affect someone’s mental health.

Are there medications for learning disabilities?

Currently, there are no medications designed to treat specific learning disabilities such as dysgraphia or dyscalculia. However, someone with a learning disability may be prescribed medication for a comorbid condition, such as anxiety, depression, or ADHD, which may have positive downstream effects on their learning disability; for example, a child with both ADHD and dyslexia may find that they’re better able to focus on their reading exercises after being prescribed a stimulant medication.