- Overview
- Available Locations
- How do I register for this service?
- Contact us
- Meet the team
- Useful resources and links
Type
Paediatric Psychology ServiceThe Paediatric Psychology Service work with young people and families living with a medical condition. We offer assessment and support to those with diagnoses such as diabetes, epilepsy, cystic fibrosis, chronic pain, cancer and many more.
Young people with such medical conditions can understandably feel anxious, frustrated and upset at times. We may support people to further consider the links between diagnosis, emotions and activities of daily living. This can help individuals to feel more confident about treatment or necessary procedures.
The service also work closely with medical teams at the hospitals and liaise with other disciplines to provide holistic support.
Who is this service for? As part of Children and Young People’s Specialist Services, we work with 0-19 year olds in Northamptonshire.
We also offer support to those around the young person (e.g. parents, siblings and medical teams).
Available Locations
How do I register for this service?
Referrals are typically made by healthcare professionals (GP, Nurse, Paediatrician, Health Visitor, Dietician, Mental Health Worker etc) or others such as Teachers, School Nurses and SENCO’s
Paediatric Psychology Referral Criteria[pdf] 168KB.
The team are happy for healthcare professionals to contact the service prior to making a referral should they require advice and case consultation.
Referrals can be made via the Northamptonshire Referral Management Centre via the CYP RMC Referral Form
Contact us
Telephone - 03000 270666 (Newland House, 9am-5pm, Monday-Friday)
CAMHS Consultation / CAMHS Crisis Telephone - 0800 170 7055 (24 hours)
Meet the team
The Paediatric Psychology Service are a team of Clinical Psychologists, Assistant Psychologists and Trainee Psychologists on placement.
A Clinical Psychologist is a qualified mental health professional with specialised training in assessment, formulation, intervention and evaluation.
They work with those who may be experiencing mental health difficulties and emotional distress.
The team also support those experiencing physical health conditions and consider the impact this can have on wellbeing.
Useful resources and links
Paediatric Psychology - Information leaflets
Little Children - Service information leaflet for parents or carers to share with children [pdf]
Young People - Service information leaflet for young people and parents [pdf]
Family Therapy Service - Information Leaflet [pdf] 573KB
Click on the links below for further information.
An app for children and young people to help them prepare for hospital and clinic appointments by teaching relaxation skills and methods to help them feel more relaxed and in control. Click here to visit Hospichill
Information for children and young people who have been diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Advice about school, visiting diabetes clinic, fun activities and stories by other children who have diabetes. Click here to visit Diabetes UK
Includes tips for those living with CF for all different ages. They also have videos, fact sheets, charity ideas, moderated forums and a twice yearly magazine. Click here to visit Cystic Fibrosis Trust
Thinking about the emotional, physical and practical needs that can come with a diagnosis. Click here to visit Teenage Cancer Trust
A registered charity who offer support to children, teenagers and families affected by cancer. Click here to visit CLIC Sargent
A website providing strategies and tools for healthcare professionals and families. Click here to view the Child Feeding Guide
A workbook for young people and teenagers living with chronic pain. Click here to visit the Pain Toolkit
This organisation aims to support adults and young people who are in distress and need support. They can be contacted for free at any time day and night. (Telephone: 116123) Click here to visit Samaritans
Childline offers a free, confidential service for young people can talk. This can be through phone, email and online chat service for children and young people. (Telephone: 0800 1111) Click here to visit Childline
Young Minds offers support for young people and families.
There is a 24 hour crisis support messenger service (text YM to 85258).
They also have a free helpline for parents Mon-Fri 9.30am-4pm (Telephone: 0808 802 5544)
Click here to visit Young Minds
Lowdown
Provides information, advice and counselling for 12-25 year olds on topics such as anger, low mood, anxiety, exam stress, bullying, eating disorders, self-esteem, personal relationships and bereavement. They also provide sexual health and LGBTQ+ support. (Telephone: 01604 622223) Click here to visit The Lowdown
Service Six
Offers free professional counselling, including play therapy and family therapy, to children, young people, adults, families and communities in Northamptonshire. (Telephone: 01933 277520/01933 273746) Click here to visit Service Six