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The Children’s Wellness Centre is an Award Winning Independent Paediatric Therapy Practice that has been established in West London for many years now. The clinic provides an array of child and adolescent therapeutic and counselling services and in Spring 2021 the team opened a second branch of their amazing Centre within Tunbridge Wells.
For the little ones, parents are a welcome part of all sessions and involved in all aspects of the therapy, enabling progress to be continued at home between the clinic appointments
Over 1000 therapy sessions and assessments for local families!
The Tunbridge Wells branch of The Children’s Wellness Centre has been a much needed addition to the area. As the team celebrate their one-year anniversary in our town, they are proud to share that within the last 12 months they have been able to provide over 1000 therapy sessions and assessments for families, enabling so many children and adolescents to access the therapeutic support so desperately sought.
Located off Grosvenor Road, the Centre offers a private and secluded entrance away from the main road
The Tunbridge Wells branch, located on Grosvenor Road, has multiple bright and fully equipped child-friendly rooms, offering a host of services supporting babies, through to adolescents, including:
- Child and Adolescent Counselling
- Play-based Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- AutPlay Therapy
- Educational Psychology Assessments
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Nutritional Therapy
- Physiotherapy
- Behavioural Support
Autism and ADHD Assessments…
The incredible team of Therapists, Doctors and Psychologists, additionally provide formal and recognised Autism and ADHD Assessments and the Centre has become a haven for so many families over this past year.
Tammy Fioravanti, the Clinical Director of both the London and Tunbridge Wells branches, explained that over the past couple of years she has witnessed a worrying increase in mental health referrals for children and adolescents and expressed that an important part of The Children’s Wellness Centre is to normalise the fact that anyone can go through difficult periods, and it is OK to ask for help.
Tammy explained that the Wellness Centres have received so much positive feedback from children and young people themselves, who have commented that although the therapy sessions are all private, it is a comfort knowing that Centres like these exist and they are not alone with their struggles and worries.
The reception/waiting area, allowing parents of older children and adolescents to stay close by whilst their child is having their session
The Centre holds strict policies that all their team members are specialised in paediatrics, and with under 18s being the sole focus of all the services, the Centre has a relaxed and child friendly atmosphere aiming to make everyone attending sessions feel at ease.
Pam Bentley, the Centre’s practice manager commented that many children and families are nervous coming for their first therapy appointment, but when they walk in the door and are welcomed by a friendly face and a calming atmosphere suited entirely for children, they instantly feel more relaxed.
The Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy room…
For the younger age group sessions are always made as fun as possible, and with the Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy room featuring posters of a flamingo dancing in trainers and a giraffe on roller skates, alongside a huge array of fun toys and equipment, it is no wonder that so many children eagerly run into their therapy sessions each week!
Parent and carer referrals…
Pam explained that referrals for the therapeutic services can be made directly by parents/carers themselves via the website or by phone. She emphasised that if children are also receiving support via the NHS, the team will always strive to work in partnership, ensuring the best interests of the child are maintained at all times.
More information about this fantastic addition to Tunbridge Wells and the many different services it provides can be found at the link below: