Behavioural and Emotional Challenges

At Sarah Ives Family Psychology, we understand that behavioural and emotional challenges can significantly impact daily life. Our evidence-based approaches are designed to support individuals and families in managing these difficulties effectively.

Behaviour Difficulties

Develop effective strategies for managing challenging behaviours.

Challenging behaviours can disrupt home, school, and social environments. We work with children and their families to identify the underlying causes of these behaviours and develop personalised strategies to manage and improve them. Our goal is to create a harmonious environment where positive behavior can thrive.

Concerns can also include:

  • Drug and Alcohol Issues
  • Chronic Illness
  • Social Media- SnapChat, TikTok, Tech Addictions
  • Cyber Relationships
  • Motivation and Procrastination
  • People Pleasing and Perfectionism
  • Arguments and conflict

Interpersonal Concerns including Bullying and School / Educational Issues

Address social and school-related stressors and other challenges

Bullying, Interpersonal and educational challenges can have profound effects on one’s mental health and academic performance. We offer targeted interventions to help children cope with and overcome these issues. By working closely with parents, educators and the child, we aim to create a safe and supportive learning environment that fosters resilience and academic success.
This can also extend to concerns with:

  • Homework
  • Resilience Building
  • Communication
  • Confidence and Attention Deficit
  • Jealousy
  • Lying
  • Grief
  • Computer Addiction

Social and Emotional Issues

Explore ways to navigate social interactions and emotional difficulties in a supportive environment.

Social and emotional issues can hinder a one’s ability to form healthy relationships and succeed in various settings. Our therapeutic approach focuses on helping understand and manage emotions, improve social skills and build self-confidence. Whether you are currently facing these issues, or have experienced them in the past, it is useful to explore and understand the impact on you. This can also extend to:

  • perfectionism
  • fitting in and a sense of belonging
  • self esteem
  • body image
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • self-critical
  • anger
  • relationships
  • sexuality and identity
  • Grief
  • Parenting (Mothering and Fathering)
  • Grandparents
  • Running Away
  • Arguing
Behavioural and Emotional Challenges
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‘Resilience is not just about bouncing back. It’s about bouncing forward. The trick is not to avoid stress but to create a relationship with it that allows you to grow from it.’
Andrew Fuller, Psychologist