Areas of Expertise

ADHD

What is ADHD?Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that affects behavior and begins in childhood.&a…

Autism

Autism, or autism spectrum disorder (ASD), refers to a range of similar conditions that affect a person’s social skills, communication, interaction, interests and behavi…

Anxiety

Feeling anxious is normal at times, and is a normal response to a stressful situation, before making an important decision, or before an exam…

Depression

What is depression?Depression is a mental illness characterised mainly by a prolonged and severe feeling of sadness…

Behavioural problems

Most young children will show behavioural issues to an extent during their development, which are to be…

Paediatric psychiatry

What is paediatric psychiatry?Paediatric psychiatry is a branch of medicine that deals with the study and treatment of…

Dr Ferrin

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Visit Dr Maite Ferrin’s profile to see her wealth of experience in child and adolescent psychology and to book a consultation.