What is Counseling Psychology?

Counseling Psychology at Siragugal is dedicated to helping children, adolescents, and families navigate emotional hurdles, academic stress, anxiety, and behavioral dysregulation. By using child-friendly cognitive therapies, play therapy, and structured family systems, we help children build healthy emotional resilience.

Furthermore, our clinical psychologists conduct certified developmental assessments, IQ testing, and cognitive evaluations which provide official diagnostic clarity to guide therapy and school accommodations.

How We Deliver Psychological Counseling at Siragugal

1. Psychometric & IQ Testing: Standardized diagnostic evaluations to understand the child\'s cognitive potential and learning strengths.
2. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Helping children identify anxious thought loops and replace them with healthy coping skills.
3. Play & Art Therapy: Utilizing projection techniques (toys, drawings) to help younger children express hidden emotional conflicts.
4. Family & Caregiver Counseling: Training parents in stress management and positive behavior reinforcement strategies to support home harmony.

Signs Your Child or Family May Benefit from Counseling

• Excessive fear, anxiety, worry, or clingy behavior that restricts normal activities
• Frequent, unexplained emotional outbursts, irritability, or mood swings
• Social withdrawal — avoiding peer interaction, play dates, or family gatherings
• School refusal or persistent complaints of physical pain (e.g., stomach aches) on school days
• Struggles with self-esteem, negative self-talk, or extreme difficulty coping with changes

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