Children
Collaborative Work with Professionals
Dr. Surridge frequently collaborates with a range of professionals to provide the most effective care. Her close partnerships include:
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Educational Psychologists and Schools: Working alongside educational professionals to support children’s development and well-being in school settings.
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Health & Social care Professionals: Collaborating with Speech and Language Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Paediatricians and Social Workers to support all-round care for children.
A Strong Foundation in Childcare
Before becoming a Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Surridge trained and qualified as a Nursery Nurse. Holding an NNEB qualification in Childcare and Education, Dr. Surridge’s early training focused on care and education for babies and children up to age eight. The skills gained during this time, such as detailed observation techniques, were not covered in subsequent psychology training but are invaluable in her current practice. These transferable skills enhance her ability to understand, monitor and support children more effectively.
Psychological Challenges Dr. Surridge Works With
Dr. Surridge has extensive experience working with children facing a wide range of psychological challenges, including:
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Attachment and Bonding Issues: Helping children and parents navigate difficulties in forming secure emotional bonds.
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Adjustment to Life Changes: Supporting children through major transitions, such as divorce, moving homes, or family changes.
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School Refusal: Addressing issues related to children refusing to attend school.
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Behavioural Issues: Providing strategies to manage and address challenging behaviours.
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Anxiety and Related Conditions: Treating various forms of anxiety, including panic, generalised anxiety, phobias, trauma-related responses, obsessions, and compulsions (OCD).
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Phobias: Helping children overcome specific fears that impact their daily lives.
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Sexual Abuse: Offering sensitive, trauma-informed support to children who have experienced abuse.
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Psychosomatic Complaints: Addressing physical symptoms caused by psychological stress.
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Depression and Low Mood: Supporting children struggling with feelings of sadness or depression.
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Loss and Grief: Assisting children dealing with the emotional impact of loss.
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Suicidal Thoughts: Offering specialised care and support for children expressing suicidal ideation.
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Bed-wetting and Soiling: Supporting children with issues related to incontinence.
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Neurodevelopmental Conditions: Working with children who have diagnoses of conditions under the Neurodiversity umbrella, such as Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and other related conditions.
Dr. Surridge’s compassionate approach ensures each child receives care that is sensitive to their unique needs, fostering a supportive and healing environment for both children, their families and the teams around them.