FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Brave & Bloom works with children and young people, with parents or carers involved and kept appropriately informed. Coaching is also available for families, with a focus on shared understanding and keeping parents or carers involved throughout the process.

  • No referral is required. Families can self-refer, and referrals from professionals are also welcome.

  • For both psychiatry and coaching, initial appointments typically last 90 minutes. Follow-up appointments are usually 60 minutes.

  • Appointments can be cancelled or rescheduled with at least 72 hours’ notice. Cancellations made with less notice may not be refundable.

  • An initial psychiatric assessment is a comprehensive appointment focused on understanding a child or young person’s difficulties within their wider context. It typically includes time with parents or carers, time with the child or adolescent, and—where helpful—time together and separately. The aim is to develop a clear understanding of development, current concerns, strengths, and contributing factors.

  • For psychiatric appointments, a written letter summarising the assessment, formulation, and agreed plan is usually provided after the appointment.

  • Psychiatry appointments usually involve parents or carers and the child or adolescent.

    Depending on age, needs, and preferences, there may be time for parents and young people to

    be seen together and separately.

  • Psychiatry appointments take place face-to-face in London or online when the child or adolescent is physically located in England. Coaching sessions are delivered online.

  • Yes. All information shared is treated with care and professionalism, with clear limits where safety concerns arise.

  • This may be possible in some situations and can be discussed if it becomes relevant.

  • Some administrative and documentation processes are supported by AI tools. You are

    welcome to ask questions or discuss preferences.

  • Confidentiality is a core part of the work at Brave & Bloom. Information shared in sessions is treated with care, respect, and professionalism.

    There are limits to confidentiality. Where concerns arise about the safety or wellbeing of a child, young person, or others, information may need to be shared to protect from harm, in line with professional and legal responsibilities. Wherever possible, this is discussed openly with families.