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17/12/2025

As an independent not for profit local business we thank you for trusting us to treat your family.

Please be aware that The Family Treatment Service, The Eating Disorder Service and London Autism Service will be closed over the holiday period from 2pm on Saturday 20th December, and will reopen on Monday 5th January 2026 within our usual opening hours.

During this time, if in crisis you may need to consider attendance at your local A&E department where services provide 24 hour mental health assessment, or alternatively contact your GP for less urgent matters.

We hope you have a happy and peaceful festive season and look forward to seeing you again in 2026.

From everyone at The Family Treatment Service

26/11/2025

For individuals struggling with eating disorders, the heightened emphasis on food and social eating during the festive season can make this period especially challenging and complex.

Our December webinar aims to equip caregivers with knowledge and guidance to support loved ones managing an eating disorder during this time.

Dr Jemma Meeson will offer valuable insights into the difficulties faced by individuals with eating disorders, alongside strategies for parents, families and friends to provide support.

You can sign up for this free webinar at www.thefamilytreatmentservice.com/groups-and-workshops

20/11/2025

In our latest webinar, our autism clinician Jess Birchall explained the steps involved in an autism assessment process. The journey to an autism diagnosis can be complex and overwhelming, requiring a compassionate, systematic and collaborative approach.
Jess covered lots of questions we often hear, particularly on the assessment experience for children.
You can find more information about our approach to autism assessments, and other assessments we provide at:
www.thefamilytreatmentservice.com/assessments-we-offer

04/11/2025

Our November webinar will explore what is involved in the autism assessment process, with a focus on children and adolescents.

The session will be hosted by our highly experienced autism clinician Jess Birchall, who is clinically trained in the ADI-R and ADOS assessment tools for autism. Jess is also a specialist teacher qualified in supporting young people with autism in educational settings.

She will cover the autism assessment stages and tools, explaining the process, steps and experience from both a child and parent perspective.

Considerations surrounding the initial decision to assess will also be discussed, with a balanced view of the possible impacts of a diagnosis.

To sign up for this free webinar visit www.thefamilytreatmentservice.com/groups-and-workshops

16/10/2025

In our October webinar Hannah Creaven, ADHD nurse prescriber addressed the common question of "what happens next?" after an ADHD diagnosis.

The answer is ADHD treatment is personalised and the best approach depends on a child’s needs, age, and circumstances.

Treatment is a journey and aims to improve daily functioning, emotional wellbeing, and quality of life — not just reduce symptoms.

It is important to know ‘treatment for ADHD,’ is not just about medication. Diagnosed children require a whole-child approach that supports emotional, educational, and practical needs.

This may include:
*Behavioural and psychological support – such as therapy to build emotional regulation or social skills.

*Educational interventions – working with school to make the classroom a safe and supportive space.

*Parent training programmes – giving families the tools to handle challenges at home with more confidence.

*Lifestyle changes – including sleep, exercise, nutrition and routines.

*Medication, when appropriate.

It’s not about doing everything at once. Often it’s about starting with small steps, adding one or two supports that really make a difference, and building from there.

For information about our ADHD service, which includes end to end support from assessment through to post diagnosis care and medication prescribing, visit www.thefamilytreatmentservice.com/adhd-service

01/10/2025

As today marks the start of ADHD Awareness month, our October webinar will focus on the treatment options available following an ADHD diagnosis.

Following on from her "Understanding ADHD" webinar earlier this year, this is a further opportunity to hear from our highly experienced ADHD Nurse Prescriber Hannah Creaven.

She will share information about ADHD medication and the wider therapeutic treatments available alongside - or as alternatives to medication.

The session is aimed at parents and professionals with a focus on post-diagnosis support for children and adolescents.

The webinar will also provide helpful context about treatment pathways for those considering an ADHD assessment.

To sign up for this free webinar, visit www.thefamilytreatmentservice.com/groups-and-workshops

24/09/2025

Dr Lisa Connell is a Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with a wealth of experience in managing a wide range of psychiatric conditions including anxiety, OCD, depression and eating disorders.

She specialises in providing psychiatric assessments for children and adolescents and assessing neurodevelopmental conditions.

After completing her medical degree at St Barts and The Royal London Medical School, Dr Connell trained in Psychiatry at St George’s and South West London, before completing her Child Psychiatry training in Bristol.

She has worked in the field of mental health since 2004, including 20 years in the NHS where she continues to be a Consultant alongside her private work.

She is highly skilled in approaching assessments in a holistic way that considers all areas of a person's life, including what makes them unique.

Her kind, considerate approach coupled with her passion for making a difference to families and young people, has led to outstanding feedback:

“Dr Connell is compassionate and kind, and balances this approach with rigour and excellent current knowledge and skills. She has an excellent style of communicating with young people; she is thoughtful, open, and listens carefully to allow people to be heard.”

To find out more about our Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Service or to book an appointment at our clinic in Wimbledon, visit www.thefamilytreatmentservice.com

29/08/2025

Our free monthly webinar series is back this September - starting with a session exploring Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA).

As the start of the school year approaches, experiencing some anxiety about school is very normal for children and young people, particularly at transition points such as a new term or during exams. However for some young people, this anxiety can become overwhelming and result in the avoidance of school.

This is referred to as Emotionally Based School Avoidance which highlights the emotional factors underlying attendance difficulties.

Aimed at parents, carers and professionals, this webinar will explore the definition, risk factors and signs of EBSA, highlighting available interventions and support.

The session will be hosted by Dr Mollie Higgins, a child and educational psychologist with specialist experience of helping young people with school avoidance difficulties.

To sign up for this free webinar, visit www.thefamilytreatmentservice.com/groups-and-workshops

01/08/2025

Emily is a HCPC registered Child and Educational Psychologist. After working as an Assistant Educational Psychologist at a Social, Emotional and Mental Health School, Emily completed her professional doctorate at the Tavistock and Portman NHS Trust. She has worked in CAMHS, Private Practice, and with Local Authorities, supporting children with diverse needs.
She has a wealth of experience working across educational settings, including primary, secondary, and specialist schools, supporting young people with learning difficulties, social, emotional and mental health challenges, and neurodevelopmental conditions.

You can find out more about our Educational Support Service and book an initial consultation by visiting:

https://www.thefamilytreatmentservice.com/educational-support-service

03/07/2025

We are proud supporters of Dons Local Action Group and our clinic in Wimbledon Village is now an official drop off point for donations.

As Wimbledon captures the world’s attention, we’re turning ours to children and families in our community who are facing the harsh reality of extreme poverty.

At The Family Treatment Service this month we welcome donations of clean, good condition sport accessories for children - especially football boots, rackets, bats, shin pads etc.

Drop off point:
Family Treatment Service Therapy Clinic
Ridgway Mews
18a Ridgway
Wimbledon
SW19 4QN

Please encourage donations through your school WhatsApp groups, workplace, or with neighbours. A small collection can make a huge difference.

25/06/2025

This webinar will uncover how to understand and support children when they experience difficult emotions. The session will be hosted by Dr Jemma Meeson, highly specialist Family Therapist and Clinic Director at The Family Treatment Service. She will discuss the principles of emotion coaching and the importance of understanding and validating the feelings of young people.
The webinar will provide parents, carers and professionals with valuable insights and tools to support emotional efficacy in children.

To sign up for this free webinar visit
www.thefamilytreatmentservice.com/groups-and-workshops

27/05/2025

This free webinar will be led by Stephen McCluskey, a highly experienced mental health nurse who has spent the last 30 years working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health services (CAMHS), the National Self Harm Service for Adolescents and Specialist Personality Disorder services. He has extensive knowledge of self-harm having worked in this specialist area with young people and families.⁠
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Aimed at informing parents, carers and professionals, he will discuss the context of self harm in young people, covering the underlying causes and functions, risk factors, triggers and strategies for supporting young people who harm themselves, including available help.

To sign up visit www.thefamilytreatmentservice.com/groups-and-workshops

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
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Thursday	9am - 5pm
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