Child Psychology
Parents come to Elemental Health when a child’s behaviour, emotions, or learning start getting in the way of everyday life. Our child therapists and psychologists offer clear assessments, practical treatment plans, and support that fit family routines. Appointments are clinic-based. We keep the process simple: understand what’s going on, agree on goals you care about, and help your child build emotional and behavioural skills step by step.
Child and Adolescent Therapy:
What We Help With
Children and teens show stress differently from adults. Some become angry or oppositional; others withdraw, worry, or struggle to focus. We support common concerns across child behaviour, mood, and learning: big feelings and tantrums, anxiety and worries, sleep issues, low mood, school refusal, friendship struggles, selective mutism, OCD-type rituals, tics and ADHD or autism queries If family conflict or transitions (new school, sibling, relocation) are adding pressure, we include targeted parent sessions for a more comprehensive support that sustains changes
How Our Child Psychology Service Works
Assessment and Formulation
A child psychologist meets your family, gathers history, observes play or interaction, and when relevant, uses brief psychological assessments (checklists, rating scales, developmental screens). We look at context: temperament, sleep, routines, school, and family strengths.
Therapy Sessions
We choose methods that fit your child’s age and goals: play-based work for younger children, skills-based sessions for older adolescents, and practical parent coaching. Sessions are structured but friendly, with one or two activities to practise between visits.
Parent and School Collaboration
With consent, we liaise with teachers, counsellors, and learning support so everyone is working from the same plan. We can provide concise reports for schools when needed.
Review and Adjust
We check progress regularly and adjust the plan if something isn’t moving, until it works for your child
When to See a Child Psychologist
Consider booking when one or more of these apply:
- School or home life is repeatedly disrupted by behaviour or distress.
- Worries, rituals, or perfectionism are shrinking your child’s world.
- Meltdowns, anger, or shutdowns feel out of proportion to the moment.
- Teachers flag attention, organisation, or peer issues.
- You’re doing your best and still feel stuck.
Early support often means shorter, simpler interventions. If we believe a medical review would help (for example, to rule out sleep or sensory issues), we’ll discuss referrals and coordinate with external providers.
We check progress regularly and adjust the plan if something isn’t moving, until it works for your child
Child ADHD Treatment:
Assessment and Support
Singapore-Based Child & Adolescent Psychotherapy:
Our Approach
What We Use in Child Psychology
(Age-Appropriate and Practical)
Play-Based Therapy
Focuses on the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions. Together we map the patterns that keep you stuck, test unhelpful predictions in real situations, and replace avoidance with practical steps.
Cognitive-Behavioural Work
For school-age children and teens, we apply CBT principles using simple language: spotting “trick thoughts,” testing predictions, breaking tasks into chunks, and building exposure ladders for worries and avoidance. We practise short calming-drills your child can use before tests, social events, or bedtime.
Parent Coaching
Behaviour shifts faster when adults respond consistently. We help you design two or three moves that change the climate at home: clarify expectations, offer appropriate rewards that motivate your child, calm consequences, and recovery steps after tough moments.
Social and Communication Skills
Where peer issues or social anxiety are key, we rehearse scripts, body-language cues, and problem-solving for sticky situations, then set small real-world practice between sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Child Psychologists vs Child Therapists, What’s the Difference?
A child psychologist is trained in child psychology and psychological interventions such as assessment and evidence-based therapy. A child therapist is a broader term that includes professionals from different training backgrounds who provide therapy services to children.
How long will therapy take?
Most families see useful shifts within four to eight sessions when home practice is consistent. More complex concerns can take longer; we’ll set milestones so you know what to expect.
Do you diagnose conditions like ADHD or autism?
We screen and assess; when a full diagnostic pathway is indicated, we’ll outline options and work alongside external medical or specialist services while therapy continues.
What if my child refuses to attend?
We can begin with parent sessions to change the climate at home and build your child’s confidence to attend later.
Will you talk to my child’s school?
Yes—with your consent. We can provide short reports and practical recommendations when helpful.
What happens if nothing changes?
We review quickly. If a method isn’t moving the needle, we adjust the focus or strategy, or recommend a referral that better matches the need.
Do you prescribe medication?
No. We do not provide medical treatment. If a medical review could help, we’ll guide you through referral options and coordinate care.
Every situation is different. Reach out and let us know how we can support you
Ready to start?
You don’t have to wait for the “right time” or the next fight. A calm room, a skilled couples counsellor, and a simple plan can change how you talk and how you feel about each other. Book relationship counselling today, and take the first step toward steadier days and kinder conversations.