Clinical Psychology

WHAT IS

CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY?

Clinical psychologists meet with clients to identify problems - emotional, mental and behavioural - in their lives. Through observation, interviews and assessments, the psychologist will diagnose any existing or potential psychological disorders. Psychologists monitor the client's progress regularly to ensure that their needs are met by the course of action, and to adjust it if necessary. 

Identification of psychological, emotional or behavioural issues

Mental health problems in children and adolescents include several types of emotional and behavioural disorders, including disruptive, depression, anxiety and pervasive developmental (autism) disorders, characterised as either internalising or externalising problems.

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Behaviour Intervention/Management 

Behavioural interventions/management aim to teach and increase purposeful behaviours and reduce or eliminate harmful behaviours or those that interfere with learning.

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IQ Assessment

An IQ assessment measures a range of cognitive abilities and provides a score that serves as a measure of an individual's intellectual abilities and potential. IQ tests are among the most commonly administered psychological tests.

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Consultation and Intervention For Parents

Parent consultation within psychology can be defined as structured, indirect, collaborative, problem-solving relationships between the psychologist (consultant) and one or more parent consultees.