CAYP Psychology

Private child psychology assessments and therapy across the UK

CAYP Psychology is a private psychological healthcare service working with children, adolescents, young people and their families. The service describes itself as multi-award-winning and states that it operates across more than 40 UK locations as well as online. Its work is led by clinical psychologists and covers specialist assessments and therapeutic support for emotional, behavioural, social and psychological difficulties.

The team is presented as a hand-selected group whose members belong to the Association of Clinical Psychologists (ACP), the British Psychological Society (BPS) and the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). The provider states that assessments are only carried out when there is a solid clinical justification and that any diagnosis, such as autism, ADHD, dyslexia or global developmental delay, is based on sufficient evidence and an understanding of each child's needs.

Neurodevelopmental and cognitive assessments

The assessment catalogue includes autism, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia and dyscalculia, alongside broader developmental and psychological assessments. Within cognitive evaluation, the service lists assessments of intellectual functioning, giftedness, learning disabilities, and developmental assessments of early cognitive and language development. These assessments can contribute to Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCPs), according to the provider. CAYP describes its assessments as consistent with NICE guidelines.

Therapy and support for emotional and behavioural difficulties

On the therapeutic side, CAYP Psychology offers support for anxiety, low mood and withdrawal, reactions to trauma, health and social concerns, and behavioural changes. The service extends this support to the whole family, not only the child or young person. The website also includes a blog addressing topics such as teen mental health, autism, ADHD, behavioural challenges, parenting support and anxiety.

Work with schools, local authorities and families

Beyond direct clinical work, CAYP provides consultation suites, support with EHCP and SEND tribunal processes, services for schools, teacher training, parenting support, and webinars and events. The provider states that its approach has been recognised by local and national awards, local authorities and schools.

Public profile and media contributions

Dr Daniel Weisberg, identified as Managing Director of CAYP Psychology, has provided specialist advice on national television and global podcasts, according to the website. The media page cites appearances on BBC programmes, including a BBC Morning Live interview on emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA) and CBBC Newsround segments with back-to-school tips, as well as an ITV News interview on grief and loss. In the ITV interview, Dr Weisberg discussed the use of different modalities with young children, such as drawing, role play and toy figures, to help reveal anxieties and questions they may not yet be able to express in words.

Clinical standards and stated principles

The provider emphasises clear communication and ethical practice. It states that it prioritises children's wellbeing in a safe, trustworthy, honest and respectful manner, and that its team is supported to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people and families. These are the organisation's own stated principles rather than independently verified claims.