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Parents spend hours obsessing over what their children eat, how they will do in their GCSE’s and A-Levels, which university they’ll get into and how many extracurriculars they can cram into a Tuesday. Researchers have finally identified the biggest predictor of...

Helping Boys Navigate Masculinity in a Digital World At CY&A Psychology we see a lot of girls and young women with body image issues and have many books about this in clinic but what about boys? We see boys with body image issues too but they are rarely referred to...

Is your teen talking to AI? What you need to know In 2026, the question for parents is no longer ‘Is your teenager online?’ but rather ‘Who- or what- is your teen talking to?’ Recent data reveals a staggering shift: according to Common Sense Media, over 70% of...

What’s the Difference Between a Clinical Psychologist and a Therapist? If you’re seeking support for your child’s emotional wellbeing or development, understanding the difference between a clinical psychologist and a therapist can be confusing. These terms are...

What Are the Duties of a Clinical Psychologist? Clinical psychologists play a significant role in helping individuals of all ages understand and manage their emotional, behavioural and psychological wellbeing. At CY&A Psychology, our focus is on providing clinical...

Clinical Psychologists support people who are struggling with their emotional, behavioural, or developmental wellbeing. They are trained professionals who assess and treat a wide range of mental health difficulties using structured, evidence-based approaches. Their...

When you first contact a clinical psychologist, you may already have a concern in mind, or you may just feel that something isn’t quite right. Clinical psychologists are trained to help children, young people, and families understand those concerns, make sense of...

A child psychologist is a trained professional who works with children and young people to support their emotional, behavioural and psychological wellbeing. They are qualified to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties that may affect a child’s development or...

When a child is struggling emotionally, socially or behaviourally, it can be hard for families to know where to turn. A child psychologist plays an important role in understanding what might be going on beneath the surface and helping families find the right way...

When a child receives an autism diagnosis, it can bring a mixture of emotions for parents. Relief, concern, confusion and hope often sit side by side. You may have questions about what support is available, what therapy involves, and how your child can be helped to...