Emma Radford CAMHS Therapist Sussex

Emma Radford CAMHS Therapist Sussex – Expert Care for Young Minds

Emma Radford CAMHS Therapist Sussex offers a deeply committed and skilled approach to child and adolescent mental health services. She began her professional journey with a Master’s in Drama Therapy from Roehampton University in 2016. Since then, she has worked across a range of clinical settings including the NHS, educational institutions, and charitable organizations.

Her career has been defined by dedication to supporting young people. Emma brings not just clinical expertise, but also warmth, openness, and a proactive style of care. She prioritizes connection and builds meaningful therapeutic relationships to foster trust and healing.

Clinical Experience with Children and Adolescents in Sussex

Throughout her work, Emma has maintained a strong focus on youth mental health. She actively collaborates with families and professionals to build solid support systems. Her clinical decisions reflect sound judgement and years of hands-on experience. She avoids passive solutions and engages dynamically with every case.

Emma has worked in both inpatient and community-based NHS clinics, contributing valuable frontline knowledge. Transitioning from one role to another, she has consistently delivered effective and thoughtful care. These varied experiences have equipped her to handle complex emotional and behavioural presentations with confidence and clarity.

Emma Radford CAMHS Therapist Sussex – Priory Role and Professional Growth

In 2025, Emma joined The Priory as the CAMHS Therapy Lead. She leads with integrity, manages teams effectively, and brings both clinical and interpersonal excellence to her position. Under her guidance, therapy services remain efficient, compassionate, and patient-centred.

Emma’s leadership at the Priory reflects her values: transparency, collaboration, and high-quality care. She continues to advance her skills with rigorous ongoing training and professional development.

Advanced Training and Therapeutic Skills

Emma’s qualifications and training include:

• DBT-A (Level 2) – Dialectical Behaviour Therapy for Adolescents

• ADOS-2 – Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule

• Low-Intensity CBT for Youth – University of Sussex

• Safeguarding Leadership and Risk Assessment – NHS

• NVR – Non-Violent Resistance Techniques

• Trauma and Grief Training – Grief Encounter

• Gender Identity Champion Training – TransAction Charity

Emma continually seeks to enhance her ability to meet the diverse needs of children and teens in her care.

Personal Approach and Professional Ethos

Emma brings compassion and authenticity to every session. She connects with young people using creativity, empathy, and evidence-based practice. Her approach is always integrative—working across systems to create lasting change.

With every case, Emma commits fully to understanding the individual and their world. Her approach is practical, person-centred, and fully engaged. She doesn’t rely on one-size-fits-all interventions; instead, she tailors strategies to suit the needs of each young person.

Conditions Treated by Emma Radford CAMHS Therapist Sussex

Emma supports a wide range of mental health conditions including:

• Anxiety and Depression

• Autism and ADHD

• Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD)

• Conduct Disorder

• PTSD and Trauma

• Phobias and Adjustment Disorders

• Bipolar Disorder

• Medically Unexplained Symptoms (MUS)

• Gender Dysphoria

• Bereavement and Loss

Every treatment plan is carefully designed to match the emotional, developmental, and cognitive needs of the child or adolescent.

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