Published · General parent information from Inclusive Therapy Centre. This page is awaiting individual clinical review.
Address current danger and physical needs first
If the child is injured, unsafe or at risk of further harm, seek local emergency or safeguarding help. A routine therapy enquiry is not a way to manage an immediate threat. Ongoing danger must be addressed alongside emotional support.
Make sure the child has a safe adult, basic care and an understandable account of what happens next. Avoid promises about safety that cannot be kept; explain the practical steps adults are taking.
Listen without requiring a detailed retelling
Let the child speak at their own pace. Acknowledge distress and reassure them that seeking help is welcome. Do not repeatedly question them to obtain a complete story or ask them to reenact the event.
Some children show changes through play, sleep, clinginess or behaviour rather than a verbal account. Record what you notice and seek appropriate professional advice. If abuse is disclosed, prioritise protection and avoid conducting your own investigation.
Offer predictable support around daily life
Where possible, keep ordinary meals, rest and contact with trusted people predictable. Tell the school what support is needed, while limiting private details to the people who need them.
For example, a child frightened by a reminder at school may need a trusted adult and a clear plan for getting help. Do not force exposure to a reminder as a home experiment. Trauma treatment requires an individual assessment and relevant expertise.
Seek help according to distress and impact
Arrange professional assessment if reactions are severe, persist, worsen or disrupt sleep, school, relationships or daily functioning. Seek help sooner whenever safety is a concern; diagnostic time thresholds are not instructions to wait without support.
Ask whether the clinician has experience assessing trauma in children and how they coordinate with other services. Inclusive can discuss an initial psychological consultation and referral needs, but does not advertise an emergency service or guaranteed specialist trauma treatment.
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.