Mental Health Services for Young People

Recognising the signs of mental illness in children can be complex. We’re committed to navigating that complexity with you. Whether you’re concerned your child may have an undiagnosed condition or are seeking strategies to manage their symptoms more effectively, we’re here to help.
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Mental health difficulties can present unique challenges in children. Our dedicated team of experts is here to support your family along this journey.

Experts in child mental health care

Our CAMHS service is a consultant-led private mental health service offering exceptional outpatient care for young people aged 5-18.

We offer assessments, treatment and support for:

  • ADHD
  • Autism
  • Anxiety problems
  • Low mood

  • Concerns about obsessive-compulsive behaviour

  • Behaviours suggestive of body dysmorphia

Why choose MOAI?

Our team of psychiatrists, psychologists and occupational therapists have decades of experience supporting children and young people across NHS mental health services.

We wanted to build a service that parents could rely on, providing not only comprehensive assessment and diagnosis but also a whole-person approach to treatment that includes:

  • Talking therapies
  • Support groups for parents

  • Advice for schools

  • Medications where necessary

    How we can help you

    Our free 15-minute consultations are ideal if you are unsure where to begin.

    ADHD and Autism

    Comprehensive ADHD and autism assessments, medication management, therapeutic support, and ongoing care.

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    Mental health assessments

    Detailed assessments to determine whether there is a diagnosis and provide treatment recommendations.

    Psychotherapy and treatments

    A range of therapeutic interventions including CBT, EMDR, psychodynamic psychotherapy.

    Medications and prescriptions

    Medication guidance, reviews, support and prescriptions.

    Occupational therapy

    Guidance and strategies to help your child better cope with the aspects of day-to-day life they find challenging.

    Support for parents

    Support groups and guidance for parents and families of children in our service.

    MOAI Hub

    Our Bloomsbury clinic is now open

    We’ve created a calm, nature-inspired clinical space in the heard of Bloomsbury. It has been thoughtfully designed to be both calming and engaging for children and young people, with dedicated rooms, a playful seating area, sensory toys and books.

    MOAI Hub Bloomsbury

    Frequently asked questions

    If you have a question that isn’t listed, please don’t hesitate to contact us.

    Understanding the different clinicians and types of support available at a mental health clinic can be overwhelming. If you are unsure where to start, we suggest requesting a callback from one of our clinicians, usually a consultant psychiatrist or psychologist. They will help you identify the most appropriate next steps.

    Your child will be assessed by a clinician who meets their unique needs.

    For ADHD, autism, or general mental health assessments, your child will usually be seen by a consultant psychiatrist. If you would like support with specific behaviours or to better understand unhelpful patterns of thinking, we may recommend support from our psychotherapy team.

    ADHD and autism assessments are available for children aged 5 and above.

    Typically, we provide therapy for children aged 5 and above. However, we do have specialists who can work with younger children. Please contact us for more information.

    All appointments within our CAMHS service are held in person in central London.

    A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who is specially trained to assess, diagnose and treat mental health conditions, including prescribing medication.

    A clinical psychologist has completed doctoral-level training in psychology and provides therapy and psychological assessments. Unlike psychiatrists, psychologists cannot prescribe medication.

    Our enquiries team will aim to book you in with a member of our team as soon as possible.

    At MOAI Health Ltd, we recognise that clients may sometimes need to make changes to their appointments. If you are unable to keep your appointment, we kindly request that you inform us as soon as possible through our contact telephone number 02080898007 or via email at contact-us@moaihealth.app.

    We offer our clients the option to cancel or reschedule their appointments at no additional cost, provided that we receive notice at least 48 hours in advance of the scheduled appointment time.

    In the event that less than 48 hours’ notice is given, the following terms and conditions will apply:

    Appointments that are cancelled or rescheduled with less than 48 hours’ notice will be charged at 100% of the full fee.

    For any inquiries or concerns regarding our appointment cancellation and rescheduling policy, please contact us through our email address provided above.

    Our service is unable to support you and your child during a mental health crisis, however we have put together some useful resources so you can access help and support. Read our mental health crisis guide.

    Meet our CAMHS specialists

    Dr Shivani Patel

    Child and Adolescent Consultant Psychiatrist MA(Oxon) BMBCH MRCPsych

    Jess Pinson

    Occupational Therapist (Adult & CAMHS) BSc Psychology (Hons), PGdip Occupational Therapy

    Dr Hannah Huang

    Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist MBBS BSc (Hons) MRCPsych

    Dr Gavin Tucker

    Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist MB BCh BAO MSc MRCPsych

    Dr Soraya Rahall

    CAMHS Clinical Psychologist BSc DClinPsy

    Reviews from MOAI families

    Here are real reviews from some of the people we have helped through our service. You can read more client stories here.

    Dr Tucker is amazing and has given my son so much hope that he can get better. He’s friendly with a fantastic knowledge of my son’s condition and we’re hopeful that we can get through this. The fact that we can have sessions online also really helps with my son’s anxiety.

    It’s given us the hope we need that we can all get through this.

    J, Google review

    We had a very positive experience with both Jenna and Patrick during our son’s assessment. They immediately made him feel at ease and the whole experience was fun and not stressful for him. I felt that the assessments were really thorough and that his diagnosis showed an in depth understanding of his difficulties and that it will be very helpful for him to have going forwards.

    C, Google review

    Speak to a clinician

    Our free 15-minute discovery calls give you the opportunity to discuss your child’s needs with a consultant psychiatrist.

    They can explain how we can help you, and which of our services them may need.

    Complete the form to book your call.