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Help children recognise feelings and communicate needs in developmentally appropriate ways.
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Child Guidance Programme
Helping younger children feel safer, steadier and understood.
Parent-involved psychological support for children whose emotions or behaviour may be showing that something feels difficult.
Younger childrenParent-involvedIndividualisedPractical guidance
Support for the child and the adults around themUnderstanding · Connection · Practical next steps
Could this help my child?
When behaviour may be communicating a need.
Young children do not always have the words to explain worry, frustration, loss or change. The programme helps families understand what may be contributing and identify supportive ways forward.
- 01Frequent meltdowns or difficulty calming
- 02Anxiety, fears or separation difficulties
- 03Changes in sleep, routines or confidence
- 04Challenges at preschool, school or with peers
- 05Strong reactions following family changes
- 06Parents feeling unsure how best to respond
What support may focus on
Understand the need behind the behaviour.
Goals are selected around the child’s age, experiences, strengths and everyday environment.
Regulation
Build supportive routines and strategies for managing strong emotions and transitions.
Behaviour
Explore triggers, patterns and responses without reducing the child to a label.
Confidence
Strengthen the child’s sense of competence, safety and willingness to try.
Relationships
Support connection with parents, siblings, teachers and peers.
Parent strategies
Give caregivers practical, realistic ways to respond consistently at home.
How the programme works
Child-focused care with parents kept meaningfully involved.
The exact pathway is adapted after the first consultation.
- 1
Begin with the wider picture
Parents share their concerns, the child’s history and what has already been tried.
- 2
Meet the child at their level
Sessions use age-appropriate conversation, observation and activities to build understanding.
- 3
Keep caregivers involved
Parent discussions help connect what happens in sessions with everyday family life.
- 4
Review the direction together
Goals and recommendations are adjusted according to the child’s needs and response.
Meet a clinical psychologist
Joey Siaw Wei Shan
Registered Clinical Psychologist
Joey has extensive experience supporting neurodivergent children, adolescents and adults, including people with autism and ADHD.
Her practice is neuro-affirming, culturally sensitive and focused on making psychological care accessible and understandable for individuals and families.
Read Joey’s full profile →Guidance programme or assessment?
You do not need to choose the pathway alone.
The Child Guidance Programme supports emotional and behavioural needs. Assessment is a separate process that may be considered when developmental or diagnostic questions need closer investigation.
Parent questions
Before your child begins
Is this a parenting course?+
No. It is an individualised psychological service centred on your child’s needs. Parent guidance may form part of the plan because caregivers are important partners in supporting change.
Will parents attend every session?+
Parent involvement varies with the child’s age, needs and goals. Some conversations may be with caregivers, some with the child, and some together. Your psychologist will explain the recommended arrangement.
How should I explain the appointment to my child?+
Simple, neutral language is usually helpful—for example, that they are meeting someone who helps children and families when feelings or situations become difficult.
How many sessions will be needed?+
This depends on the concerns, goals and the child’s response. Recommendations are reviewed with the family instead of promising a fixed duration or outcome.
What are the current fees and available times?+
Contact our team for current fees, professional availability and the most suitable way to begin.
A gentler next step
Tell us what you have noticed about your child.
Share your child’s age, your main concern and any changes at home or school. We’ll help you understand a suitable starting point.