We are a private child and adolescent mental health service (CAMHS) and wellbeing clinic that provides specialist assessments and a broad range of evidenced based holistic treatments. We also provide specialist ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder assessments and post diagnostic care for adults.
Immediate Bookings Online
Scheduled telephone discussion with Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Dr Michael Grant
We Adopt a Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Approach
Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Dr Michael Grant
Clinical Psychologist - Ayesha Sadozai
Highly Specialist Speech & Language Therapist, Cognitive Behaviour Therapist specialising in supporting neurodivergent young people and families and ADOS-2 Trainer - Lucy Sanctuary
Psychotherapist and Mental Health Nurse - Kuly Hothi
Senior Occupational Therapist and Mindfulness Practitioner - Pranita Salunke
Specialist Teacher and Private Tutor Specialising in Neurodiversity - Amelia Blee
Partner Organisations:
Reducing the NHS Child and Adolescent (CAMHS) and Young Adult Mental Health Serivce Burden
The focus of Wellbeing Associates is on Primary and Secondary Prevention. This is particularly important for young people and young adults as there are windows of opportunity to prevent unnecessary emotional distress and mental health problems when evidence-based approaches are used, as early as possible. There are also neurodivergent families and families with a history of mental health or addiction who have a far higher incidence of difficulties that may require earlier assessment than other groups.
For example, ADHD and Autism are not mental health problems, they are neurodevelopmental (medical) conditions as part of a person’s natural development and have continued to play a fundamental role in benefiting our human evolution. However if this population is not assessed, diagnosed and provided with the support and understanding that they require from their environment (school, parents and other caregivers), then they are at significantly increased risk of unnecessary mental health problems. This includes anxiety and depressive disorders, school avoidance, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, academic failure, turbulent experiences of friendships and their peer groups, vulnerable to engaging in anti-social behaviours and also addiction.
Initial Assessments are Doctor Led
Another focus is the individualised and thorough assessment of each young person or adult by a consultant child and adolescent psychiatrist. This means a medical doctor who has been medically trained first, and then has gone on to further extensive training in psychiatry and psychology as part of evidence based medicine and research. This approach enables a broad assessment that considers the medical, psychiatric, psychological and social influences relating to the presentation and the differential diagnosis. It is possible to reach an actual diagnosis where appropriate and provide an evidence based care plan that involvies the right multidisciplinary team. There is also the advantage of the doctor being able to prescribe medication based treatments where indicated without delays, alongside any other intervention.
General Psychiatric Assessment and Recommendation for care - Dr Michael Grant
ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder Assessments for Young People and Adults
Clinical assessment and Parental Neurodevelopmental Interviews for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and ADHD - Dr Michael Grant
ADOS-2 Clinical Assessment for Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) - Ayesha Sadozai (Young People) and Kuly Hothi (Adults)
Educational Psychology Assessment (Cognitive/IQ Assessment) - Ayesha Sadozai
Occupational Therapy Assessment - Pranita Salunke
School Observation - Amelia Blee
This is often a neglected area within CAMHS due to the high volume of assessments required and the ‘fire fighting’ taking place by the hard working dedicated NHS staff. The system including the staff are often overwhelmed by acute crisis care, alongside their expanding routine waiting lists. Our emphasis is on holistic care and to focus on the system (family, school, university or employer) around the young person or adult as much as possible. We provide the following:
Mental Health Support
Psychological - Mentalisation Based Therapy (MBT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Systemic Psychotherapy - Kuly Hothi
Pharmacological - psychotropic medication for mental health disorders - Dr Michael Grant
Autism Therapeutic Support
Adaptive Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) specialising in supporting neurodivergent young people and families, a systemic approach - Lucy Sanctuary
ADHD and Tourette Syndrome Treatment and Support
Medication for ADHD and Tourette Syndrome - Dr Michael Grant
Psychoeducation and Coaching for Patients and their families - Dr Michael Grant
Exercise Interventions for ADHD and Tourette Syndrome - Dr Michael Grant
Neurodivergent Education and Community Support
Occupational Therapy Consultation: School, University and Work Based functional capacity evaluation, liaison and adaptation recommendations - Pranita Salunke
Coaching therapy for stress management and improving focus, productivity, memory and organisation skills - Pranita Salunke
Specialist Teaching and Private Tutoring for Young People with Autism and / or ADHD - Amelia Blee
Our latest clinic location at UNTIL Marylebone launches from late January 2025! Highlighting our emphasis on health and wellness
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