Donna AlShaikh

Formal assessment of a child's psychological, cognitive, or emotional functioning to identify conditions and guide appropriate support.

Services that help individuals navigate healthcare, education, or social systems to ensure their mental health needs are recognised and met.

A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

A therapeutic technique that uses guided relaxation and focused attention to access the subconscious mind and facilitate positive change.

The practice of paying deliberate attention to the present moment without judgement, used to reduce stress and increase awareness of automatic reactions.

Therapy sessions conducted over video call, phone, or secure messaging, using the same professional methods delivered remotely.

Structured information provided about a mental health condition (what it is, why it occurs, and what strategies can help) as part of the therapeutic process.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing, a therapy that uses guided eye movements to help the brain process and integrate traumatic memories.