Published · General parent information from Inclusive Therapy Centre. This page is awaiting individual clinical review.
Start with an assessment of needs and safety
Explain what changed after the event and whether the child is currently safe. The clinician should consider developmental needs, family circumstances, other symptoms and any ongoing threat, rather than assume every difficulty is PTSD.
You can ask how an initial appointment works before sharing sensitive details by message. Routine booking only needs enough information to identify an appropriate professional; detailed trauma histories deserve a private clinical setting.
Ask about training and the proposed approach
Trauma-focused treatments require relevant competence. Ask the provider to explain why a proposed approach fits this child and what alternatives or referrals may be appropriate. A treatment name on a website should not be treated as proof of training.
- What experience do you have with trauma in this age group?
- What training and supervision support the treatment you are proposing?
- How will the child and caregivers be involved, and how will privacy work?
- How do you assess safety and respond if the child becomes more distressed?
Clarify practical expectations
Ask about appointment frequency, costs, review points and contact arrangements between visits. Find out what the clinician needs from school or medical professionals and obtain agreement before sharing private information.
A useful plan includes a way to assess whether functioning and distress are improving. Avoid promises to erase memories, guarantee recovery by a deadline or replace necessary medical care.
Know the centre’s role
Inclusive offers an initial child psychology discussion for ages 3–16 and can discuss whether specialist referral is needed. Confirm trauma-specific competence before booking an ongoing treatment plan. No claim is made here that EMDR or another named specialist trauma modality is provided at the centre.
If there is immediate danger, severe injury or a risk of self-harm, use emergency medical help. Do not wait for a routine WhatsApp reply or assume an initial consultation provides crisis cover.
Sources and further reading
These sources support general information. The appointment questions and planning examples are discussion aids, not an individual diagnosis or treatment plan. International service arrangements may differ from those in Pakistan.
For local care, fees and scope, read ptsd and trauma-related difficulties: support in Multan.
Finding the right care in Multan
Ask about an initial psychological consultation and the clinician’s trauma training. Specialist trauma treatment or psychiatric assessment may need a referral.
First consultation: Rs 1,500 · up to 50 minutes. Model Town, Multan · Mon–Fri, 2 PM – 6 PM. Ongoing therapy is planned and priced separately.
Our psychology service works with children and teenagers aged 3–16. We do not prescribe medication or provide emergency psychiatric care.
Contact Muhammad Salman Afzal, clinical and child psychologist, first to confirm the appropriate clinician and service. How fees work.