Led by a Lead Occupational Therapist based in Edinburgh with two decades of experience within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Psychological Minds provides a sophisticated, multi-layered approach to well-being. We move beyond simple diagnostics to understand the emotional, cognitive, and sensory architecture that shapes a young person’s life at home, in school, and within the community.

Clinical Specialisms: A Trauma-Informed Lens
Our practice is rooted in a deep understanding of attachment and developmental trauma. We provide specialist support for:

• Care-Experienced Support: Extensive expertise in the distinct communication and sensory needs of children in foster care or adoption.
• Neurodiversity & Mental Health: Affirming care for Autism, ADHD, and Dyslexia, integrated with depression and anxiety management.
• Systems-Focused Assessment: Exploring how a child’s social and physical environment impacts their daily "occupations" and functional independence.

Therapeutic Approaches
We utilize evidence-based, practical interventions personalised to the specific needs of the family:

• Specialist Play-Based OT: Building skills through natural, high-engagement interaction.
• MBT-C (Mentalization-Based Treatment for Children): Supporting children and parents to understand the "mind behind the behavior."
• Cognitive & Solution-Focused Therapy: Practical, goal-oriented CBT and solution-focused interventions for adolescents and young adults (up to age 25+).

Consultancy & Expert Opinion
Beyond 1:1 therapy, we provide high-level professional services across the legal, health, and education sectors:

• Family Law & Medicolegal: Providing expert psychological opinions and specialist assessments for complex legal cases.
• Professional Supervision: Specialist clinical supervision for Occupational Therapists and independent practitioners in CAMHS.
• Organizational Training: Bespoke programs for social services, schools, and voluntary sectors on supporting vulnerable children.

Flexible Service Delivery

• Settings: We offer environmental assessments with recommendations for home and school adaptations.
• Appointments: Choice of face-to-face clinic visits or secure video consultations.
• Support Network: Committed parental guidance and advice for teaching professionals to ensure a "wrap-around" care model.

Professional Standards

• Lead Clinician: Director-level OT with 20 years of NHS/CAMHS experience.
• Registrations: Fully accredited with the HCPC and RCOT.
• Scope: Supporting children, young people (18-25), and adults (25+).

"Our primary emphasis isn't just on what a child can't do, but on why they are struggling and how we can adapt their world to help them thrive."