Dr. Layla Ahmed is a Clinical Psychologist specializing in child and adolescent mental health. With 11 years of NHS and private practice, she focuses on anxiety, emotional regulation, and behavioral challenges. She promotes 'positive discipline' and emotional intelligence.
Dr. Layla Ahmed holds a Doctorate in Clinical Psychology and has extensive experience working within Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services (CAMHS). She specializes in helping children understand and manage big emotions, utilizing techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) adapted for younger minds. Layla is a proponent of 'Emotion Coaching', teaching parents how to validate feelings ('Name it to Tame it') before correcting behavior. She addresses common parenting struggles such as tantrums, aggression, and anxiety, moving away from punitive measures like time-outs towards constructive 'time-ins' and problem-solving. Her work also covers the development of social competence, helping shy children navigate friendships and resilience. Through her writing, she aims to destigmatize childhood mental health issues and provide parents with the scripts and tools needed to raise emotionally intelligent, resilient children.