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Multidisciplinary sessions
Some difficulties have many sides, and one specialty on its own is not enough. In multidisciplinary sessions, the psychologist works with other professionals so we can see the whole picture.
What multidisciplinary care means
Multidisciplinary care means professionals from different fields working together for the same person. Each brings their own knowledge, but they share a common goal and talk to each other. That way you do not have to explain the same things again and again in different offices.
For a family, this means less running around, less confusion and a plan that makes sense from start to finish. For the child or adult who is struggling, it means the professionals are not each working in their own corner, but are pulling in the same direction.
The World Health Organization stresses that care should be built around the person and their family. Joined-up work between specialties is one way to make that happen in practice.
Who we work with
Alongside the psychologists in our team, the centre works with external associates in four fields:
- Psychiatry: when a medical assessment or a discussion about medication is needed, as psychologists do not prescribe.
- Occupational therapy: for difficulties with movement, self-care, organisation or sensory processing.
- Speech therapy: for difficulties with language, speech, understanding or communication.
- Special education: for learning difficulties and support in the school setting.
Who it is for
A multidisciplinary approach often helps children and teenagers with more complex needs. For example, a child with developmental or learning difficulties may need support with language, learning and emotions all at the same time.
It can also help adults, for instance when psychological difficulties are linked to a long-term health condition, or when therapy needs to be combined with psychiatric follow-up.
Some examples where joined-up work often helps:
- a child who is slow to start talking and finds it hard to make friends
- a pupil with learning difficulties who has lost confidence
- a teenager with strong anxiety who may also need a psychiatric assessment
- an adult living with chronic pain who feels worn out
How we work
We usually start with a meeting with a psychologist or with an assessment. If it looks like another specialty would help, we will explain why and suggest what could happen next. Nothing goes ahead without your agreement.
With your consent, the professionals share information and agree on common goals. You, and the parents when it concerns a child, are part of the team. Together we look at what is helping and adjust the plan when needed. When it helps, the team can also work with the school.
Practical details
Sessions with our psychologists take place in person in Latsia or online, privately or through GeSY where it applies, in Greek, English or Romanian. For sessions with our external associates, we will explain how and where they take place and what applies regarding cover.
All our psychologists are registered with the Cyprus Psychologists' Registration Board. What you share stays confidential and is not passed to another professional without your consent.
In an emergency
Multidisciplinary sessions are not an emergency service. If you are worried about your own immediate safety or someone else's, call 112 or go to the A&E department of your nearest hospital.
Frequently asked questions
Do I have to see every specialist?
No. We only suggest the specialties that would help in your situation, and the decision is yours.
Can I ask to see a psychiatrist directly?
You can ask us. We usually start with a psychologist so we can look together at what is needed, and then suggest the right collaboration.
Will the professionals talk to each other about me?
Only with your consent, and only as much as is needed to coordinate your care.
Is it only for children?
No. Multidisciplinary care can help adults too, for example when a psychologist and a psychiatrist need to work together.
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Sources and further reading
- WHO Europe: Mental health fact sheet
- World Health Organization: Mental health of adolescents
- WHO Europe: One in 7 children and adolescents in the WHO European Region lives with a mental health condition
This page is for information only and does not replace an assessment by a psychologist or doctor.