Anxiety in Children Consultation
Anxiety in Children Consultation
Anxiety in Children
Specialist Assessment & Support for Anxiety in Children
At London Paediatric Clinic, our experienced paediatricians provide expert assessment and support for babies, children, and teenagers experiencing anxiety and related emotional difficulties. We understand that anxiety can affect many aspects of a child’s life, including sleep, school attendance, friendships, confidence, and overall wellbeing. Our aim is to provide clear answers, reassurance, and compassionate care tailored to your child’s individual needs.
While worries and fears are a normal part of growing up, persistent or overwhelming anxiety can sometimes have a significant impact on a child’s daily life and may be associated with underlying developmental, behavioural, emotional, or physical factors. Symptoms of anxiety may overlap with conditions such as ADHD, autism, sleep disorders, or other medical concerns, making a thorough assessment particularly important. Early recognition can help ensure children receive the right support and achieve the best possible outcomes.
Our consultant-led approach focuses on understanding your child’s symptoms, emotional wellbeing, developmental history, and overall health to build a complete picture of their needs. We work closely with families to identify any contributing factors, provide practical guidance and reassurance, and, where appropriate, coordinate care with psychologists, therapists, CAMHS, or other specialists. Conveniently located in Central London, London Paediatric Clinic offers expert private care for families seeking answers, reassurance, and support for children experiencing anxiety and emotional difficulties.
Dr Badr Chaban
MD MRCPCH MSc
Why Choose Us for Your Child's Anxiety Care?
Experienced Paediatricians
Our experienced paediatricians provide expert assessment and support for children and teenagers experiencing anxiety and emotional difficulties.
Thorough & Personalised Assessments
We take time to understand your child's symptoms, emotional wellbeing, development, and overall health, ensuring a detailed and individualised evaluation.
Same-Day Appointments Available
We understand how distressing anxiety can be for families. Where available, we offer same-day appointments for prompt advice and reassurance.
Multidisciplinary Team of Specialists
Our multidisciplinary team includes experienced psychologists, therapists, and other specialists who work together to provide children with comprehensive, coordinated, and holistic care.
Ongoing Support Beyond Assessment
We provide ongoing guidance and continuity of care, helping families access the right support and navigate the next steps with confidence.
Home Visits & Central London Clinic
We offer both home visits and a conveniently located Central London clinic, giving families flexible access to experienced paediatric care.
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Comprehensive Anxiety Assessments
Every child is different, and anxiety can affect children in many ways. During appointments, our experienced paediatricians take time to understand your child’s emotional wellbeing, symptoms, developmental history, medical background, family circumstances, and any factors that may be contributing to their worries or fears. This holistic approach helps us build a complete picture of your child’s needs and identify any underlying developmental, behavioural, or physical factors that may be influencing their symptoms.
We assess children with a wide range of concerns, including excessive worries, separation anxiety, school-related anxiety, social anxiety, panic symptoms, sleep difficulties, emotional distress, physical symptoms associated with anxiety, and changes in mood or behaviour. Our aim is to provide reassurance, identify any contributing factors, and ensure children receive the most appropriate support. Where appropriate, we work closely with psychologists, therapists, CAMHS, and other specialists to develop a personalised plan tailored to your child’s individual needs.
Fees and Pricing
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Initial Consultation
£300
Clear, transparent pricing is an important part of planning your care. The following guide outlines consultation fees and typical costs for paediatric consultation.
Follow-Up Consultation
£300
Follow-up appointments are available before or after treatment to review progress, discuss results, and provide ongoing guidance.
Private Medical Insurance
At London Paediatric Clinic, we aim to make accessing specialist paediatric care as straightforward as possible. We accept most major private medical insurers and can provide guidance regarding authorisation requirements, coverage, and the options available to you, helping make the process clear and stress-free so you can focus on your child's health and wellbeing.
Understanding Anxiety in Children
Anxiety is one of the most common emotional and mental health concerns affecting children and young people. While worries and fears are a normal part of growing up, persistent anxiety can have a significant impact on a child’s confidence, relationships, school performance, and enjoyment of everyday life. Recognising symptoms early can help ensure children receive the support they need and prevent anxiety from interfering with their long-term wellbeing and development.
Anxiety may present differently depending on a child’s age and personality. Some children openly express their worries, while others develop physical symptoms such as headaches, tummy aches, or sleep problems, or show changes in behaviour, mood, or school attendance. Because anxiety can sometimes overlap with developmental, behavioural, or medical conditions, early assessment is important in helping families understand the underlying factors and access the most appropriate support for their child.
Recognising the Signs of Anxiety
Symptoms of anxiety can vary considerably from one child to another and may change with age. Some children may appear excessively worried or fearful, while others experience irritability, emotional outbursts, difficulty sleeping, or problems concentrating at school. Anxiety can also affect confidence, friendships, academic performance, and participation in everyday activities.
Parents may notice physical symptoms such as headaches, tummy aches, nausea, loss of appetite, or a reluctance to attend school, social events, or extracurricular activities. Some children may become unusually clingy, withdrawn, or avoid situations that make them feel anxious. Although anxiety is common, specialist assessment can help determine whether symptoms are affecting your child’s wellbeing, identify any underlying or contributing factors, and ensure they receive the most appropriate support.
When Should You Seek Specialist Advice?
Although occasional worries are a normal part of childhood, specialist assessment may be beneficial if anxiety is persistent, worsening over time, affecting school attendance, disrupting sleep, interfering with friendships, or impacting your child’s confidence and daily activities.
Parents know their children best, and if you are concerned that something is not quite right, seeking expert advice can provide valuable reassurance and ensure your child receives the support they need. Early intervention can often make a significant difference to a child’s emotional wellbeing and long-term development.
Common Causes of Anxiety in Children
Anxiety can develop for many reasons and is often influenced by a combination of factors. Common triggers may include school pressures, examinations, social situations, family changes, stressful experiences, bullying, health concerns, or significant life events. Some children may also be naturally more prone to anxiety, have a family history of anxiety disorders, or have underlying developmental or behavioural conditions that contribute to their symptoms.
Understanding the factors contributing to your child’s anxiety is an important step towards providing effective support and helping them build confidence and resilience. Our experienced paediatricians take a holistic approach to assessment, considering your child’s emotional wellbeing, physical health, development, and family circumstances. By identifying any underlying or contributing factors, we help families gain clarity, reassurance, and confidence regarding the most appropriate next steps and any additional support that may be beneficial.
Support & Ongoing Care
Following assessment, we provide clear guidance and personalised recommendations tailored to your child’s individual needs. Depending on the nature and severity of symptoms, this may include practical strategies for managing anxiety, ongoing monitoring, support at home and school, or referral to psychologists, therapists, CAMHS, or other specialists where appropriate. Our aim is to ensure children receive the right support at the right time.
We understand that supporting a child with anxiety can be challenging for families. Our goal is to help children build confidence, develop healthy coping skills, and thrive both emotionally and socially. We work closely with parents to provide continuity of care and ongoing guidance, ensuring families feel informed, reassured, and confident in supporting their child’s emotional wellbeing.
Worried About Your Child's Anxiety?
If anxiety is affecting your child’s happiness, confidence, or daily life, an early assessment can provide answers and peace of mind. Our experienced team offers expert support to help children feel more confident and thrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is anxiety common in children?
Yes. Anxiety is one of the most common emotional health concerns affecting children and young people. While worries and fears are a normal part of growing up, persistent symptoms that affect everyday life may benefit from specialist assessment and support.
How do I know if my child's anxiety is more than normal worries?
It may be helpful to seek advice if anxiety is affecting your child’s sleep, school attendance, confidence, friendships, or enjoyment of everyday activities. Early assessment can help identify any underlying factors and ensure your child receives the most appropriate support.
Can anxiety cause physical symptoms?
Yes. Anxiety can sometimes cause physical symptoms such as tummy aches, headaches, nausea, dizziness, poor appetite, or trouble sleeping. These symptoms are real and can have a significant impact on a child’s wellbeing.
Could anxiety be related to another condition?
Sometimes. Anxiety symptoms can overlap with conditions such as ADHD, autism, sleep disorders, or other emotional and behavioural difficulties. A thorough assessment can help identify any underlying or contributing factors.
Will my child need to see a psychologist?
Not always. Some children benefit from reassurance and practical strategies alone, while others may benefit from additional support from psychologists, therapists, or other specialists. Recommendations are always tailored to your child’s individual needs.
Can anxiety affect school and friendships?
Yes. Anxiety can impact concentration, confidence, school attendance, friendships, and participation in activities. Early support can help children build resilience and minimise the impact on their daily lives.
Will my child need ongoing follow-up?
Some children require only reassurance and advice, while others benefit from ongoing monitoring and support. Care is always tailored to your child’s individual needs, with access to our multidisciplinary team when appropriate.
How quickly can my child be seen?
We understand how worrying emotional difficulties can be for families. London Paediatric Clinic offers prompt appointments and, where available, same-day consultations, helping families access experienced paediatric care and reassurance without unnecessary delays.
Need to Speak to a Paediatrician Today?
Whether you have concerns about your child’s health, development, behaviour, sleep, nutrition, or wellbeing, our experienced paediatric team is here to help. Same-day appointments are available where possible, helping families access expert care when they need it most.
Our Location
Address: 90 Sloane Street, Chelsea SW1X 9PQ
Conveniently located at 90 Sloane Street in the heart of Central London, London Paediatric Clinic offers easy access to expert private paediatric care for babies, children, and teenagers.