Dr. Madeleine Vieira

Overview

The clinic is led by Dr. Madeleine Vieira, a clinical child psychologist practising from South Kensington, London. The practice focuses on assessment and therapy for children and families, combining evidence-based frameworks with play and creative arts approaches to support emotional and behavioural development. The site highlights a range of services including cognitive behavioural therapy, cognitive behavioural play therapy, play and creative arts therapy, and formal assessments.

They publish resources for parents, run a newsletter for worried parents and have authored a children’s book. The practice emphasises practical, developmentally appropriate interventions and specialist work with children and families.

Best for

This provider is best suited for families seeking assessment and therapeutic support for children and adolescents, particularly where play-based and CBT-informed approaches are preferred. They work with parents who want practical strategies and evidence-informed interventions to support a child’s emotional wellbeing.

• Children and adolescents experiencing worry or anxiety-related difficulties
• Families seeking developmental or psychological assessments
• Parents looking for play-based therapeutic approaches and practical parenting support

Approach

The practice combines cognitive behavioural approaches with play and creative arts therapies to meet the developmental needs of children. Therapeutic work is adapted to the child’s age and communication style, using play, art and structured CBT techniques where appropriate.

Treatment typically involves assessment, collaborative goal-setting with parents and child-centred sessions that harness creative modalities to help children express emotions and build coping skills. The clinic integrates parent work and guidance into treatment to support change outside sessions.

They also offer formal assessments to clarify diagnoses, inform educational planning and guide treatment. Resources and books authored by the clinician are used to support learning and continuity between sessions.

Education and Training

The service is led by Dr. Madeleine Vieira, who is identified on the website as a clinical child psychologist (Dr.). The team’s background emphasises specialist training in child mental health, therapeutic assessment and play-based interventions.

Support

Clients receive structured support through the assessment and therapy pathway, with attention to safety, confidentiality and evidence-based practice. The practice provides resources for parents, a newsletter and signposting to further services where needed.

Support includes parent guidance alongside child-focused work, with an emphasis on clear communication about goals, progress and next steps. The practice is responsive to parental concerns and provides materials (books, resources, podcast) to extend therapeutic learning.

Practical details

Services are offered from South Kensington, London. Appointments can be requested via the contact page on the website. The primary language of the service is English; fee details and insurance information are not published on the site.

This description was generated based on information from the official website and other materials provided by the provider.