Student Support Services

Expert Support for Seamless UK Student Transition

In collaboration with Central Health London, we offer a coordinated private student support service for parents and their children transitioning to school or university in the UK.

Our paediatricians, general practitioners and psychologists have decades of experience supporting teens and young adults as they adjust to life at school or university. Central Health London is built on the same model that has supported generations of families at Central Health Hong Kong, our team in London provides the same compassionate, high-quality care for your children while they’re away from home.

Our services include:

1. Student Health Check and Vaccine Review

A general health check and vaccine review by one of our GPs or paediatricians, with records updated and reports provided as required by schools or universities.

2. Proactive Mental Health Support

A package of sessions designed to help students prepare emotionally and cope during their first term.

• 1 to 2 sessions before departure, in person or online

• 4 to 5 sessions during the first school year or university term, in person or online
  

  
  

3. Responsive Mental Health Care

For students who experience challenges once term begins, we offer direct access to psychiatry and additional therapeutic support.

4. ADHD Screening and Academic Accommodations

Full ADHD assessments for students aged 18 and over, with written reports to support requests for academic accommodations, in line with UK best practice.

5. Exceptional Private Medical Care

Comprehensive GP care for students in London, or second opinions for those at boarding school or studying outside London.

How Central Health Can Support Your Family

Our team at Central Health London and Hong Kong provides a continuity of care that spans the globe, sharing the same standards of clinical excellence and family values.

Experienced psychologists and counsellors are available to support families through the transition from secondary school to university. Parents can schedule sessions with clinicians to discuss their concerns and goals for their children. Teenagers can build a personal relationship with a trusted adult who can help guide them through the transition from living at home to moving to school or college accommodation with confidence.

On arrival in the UK, we can provide exceptional medical care including any required vaccinations or health checks. We can also offer psych-educational assessments for ADHD and ASD, to allow for educational accommodations to be made if needed.

You can email info@centralhealthlondon.com for information on packages, assessments and other appointments.

Culturally Sensitive Support from a Team Who Understands

Our mental health team includes clinicians who have extensive experience supporting students through the challenges of boarding school and university life. We understand the pressures and transitions young people face and work collaboratively with families and schools to provide the right support at the right time.

Our Team

Hong Kong

Dr Melissa Ortega, Clinical Psychologist, specialist in child and adolescent mental health, including ADHD, autistic spectrum disorder anxiety and depression.

Dr Katie Smith, Clinical Psychologist, experienced in supporting neurodiverse young people and those with emotional needs.

Dr Alan Cheng, Consultant Psychiatrist, expert in combining medical and psychological care medical training in Canada and Hong Kong.

Dr Michelle Tam, Consultant Psychiatrist, supports mental health and educational transitions with a collaborative, family-centred approach.

Dr Dede Chan, General Practitioner, provides inclusive, culturally sensitive care, with personal insight into relocation.

Dr Michelle Leung, Clinical Psychologist, extensive experience in working with young people finding school and education challenging and navigating difficult transitions.

London

Dr Hannah Reidy, Hannah is our Psychological Therapies Lead in London and worked at Central Health Hong Kong for 8 years. Hannah brings exceptional insight into the demands of the UK boarding and university systems.

Emma Rhoda, Counsellor, years of experience supporting students transferring to British and international schools and universities.

Dr Gracemary Leung, Clinical Psychologist who has worked within university populations and has a special interest in addictive behaviours.

Dr Benjamin Davis, General Practitioner, expertise in family medicine, travel health and relationship therapy.

Dr Naila Aslam, General Practitioner, focuses on holistic, lifestyle-based care for international students and families.

Dr Shiri Lejay, Consultant Paediatrician, skilled in managing physical and mental health including eating disorders and neurodevelopmental conditions.

Dr Harriet Stewart, Consultant Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, extensive experience supporting neurodiverse international students.