The Purple House Clinic, Edinburgh

• What they offer / teach

  The clinic provides mental health and neurodiversity services including talking therapy (in person and online), occupational therapy, educational psychology assessments, clinical psychology assessments, psychiatry, play and art therapy, and consultation/support and training for families and professionals. Neurodiversity services include ADHD assessments, autism assessments, autism and ADHD post-diagnostic support, sensory assessments, speech and language therapy for children, and child neuropsychology assessments. Post-diagnostic support includes personalised management plans, behavioural therapy, occupational therapy, social skills training, and advocacy within the education system including help creating EHCPs.

• Ages served

  The page states services are for individuals of all ages, with assessments (autism, ADHD, educational psychology, psychiatry) available to both children and adults; specialist Child Psychologists are part of the team. Sensory assessments are aimed at children aged 5 years and over or adults, and speech & language therapy is described as supporting children.

• Approach

  The clinic uses evidence-based therapies such as CBT, Schema Therapy and EMDR, and states a neuro-affirming approach to autism assessment, with autism diagnosis using a team diagnosis approach. Occupational therapy uses everyday activities as therapeutic tools, sensory work draws on a range of sensory approaches and Ayres' Sensory Integration Intervention, and Theraplay® (at some clinics) plus play/art therapy are used with children and families. The service is regulated by Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

• Admissions

  The page invites people to get in touch or send an enquiry to find out how the clinic can help, and offers online booking for existing clients; no further admissions or referral process is described.

• Cost

  Not stated on this website.

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