Childrens Burn Psychology Service
The Clinical Psychology service in Paediatric
Burns supports children and young people who have suffered burn
injuries both as inpatients and outpatients and also supports their
families during this difficult time.
What does a Clinical Psychologist
do?
Clinical Psychologists are trained in child
development, how children think and learn, and how children and
families cope with difficulties. The Clinical Psychologist will
talk to you about any worries, fears or your experiences. They are
able to work with you and your family to try and help you find ways
of coping, as well as helpful ways forward. They also work
closely with nurseries, school, colleges and any other
professionals involved with the family.
Working with a Clinical
Psychologist
Burn injuries may be very distressing to
children and their families, and sometimes it can be difficult to
cope either when on the ward or when at home. At these times it may
be helpful to talk to someone like a Clinical Psychologist.
A child may be seen because of:
- Experiencing distressing memories of the
injury.
- Difficulties in adjusting to the effects of
the burn.
- Worries about scarring and appearance.
- Distressing or upsetting treatment.
- Difficulties in coping with changes in
appearance.
- Worries about going back to school.
Similarly, parents/carers may have worries
about:
- Their children’s health, future, development
and school.
- Relationships with other children.
- Problems with the children’s behaviour.
- Feelings of guilt or responsibility
about what has happened
- The impact of the injury on the relationships
within the family.
What help may the Clinical
Psychologist offer?
This will depend on the children and their
families. It may involve talking to the family as a whole or
working with the children or parents on their own as many times as
is needed.
How can I be referred to see a
Clinical Psychologist?
You can ask to be referred by any member of
the Burns team or any other health professional such as your GP.
Just let them know and they will contact the service at the address
and telephone number at the end of the leaflet. Please also ring us
if you would like to discuss any concerns and if we are not in the
office please leave a message and we will get back to you as soon
as possible
What about
confidentiality?
What you say will be confidential unless we
are concerned for the safety of yourself or others. We will let
others involved in your care know that you are working with us, and
we may, at times share information to help us to provide the best
service we can. We would try and discuss that with you first.
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Psychology service Paediatric Burns Inpatient and outpatient care
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