How she helps · Kharghar

Behavioural problems

All children have bad days. But when anger, tantrums or withdrawal happen again and again, your child may be struggling with feelings they cannot manage yet.

Please don't get angry at your child's behaviour. It is often a message. Therapy helps you understand it, and helps your child learn better ways to cope.

An angry boy with clenched fists, his grandmother beside him
Dr. Bhamini WaghelaMOT · 14 years with children

Signs

Signs parents often notice

  • Aggression
  • Withdrawal from others
  • Stubbornness
  • Low tolerance for frustration
  • Low self-esteem
  • Big meltdowns
  • Hits out when upset

Every child is different. Your child may show some of these and not others. Only an assessment can tell.

How therapy helps

What you work on together

Goals are set with you after the first assessment. These are the ones families often choose.

  1. Understanding feelings

    Your child learns to name feelings and notice them early.

  2. Calming down

    Breathing, movement and mindfulness tools for hard moments.

  3. Better ways to react

    Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) practises new ways to respond.

  4. Confidence

    Activities your child can succeed at, to build self-esteem.

  5. Parents as partners

    Counselling for you, with clear steps to use at home.

Your first visit

What to expect

  1. Say hello

    Send a WhatsApp message or call. Pick a time that suits you.

  2. First assessment

    Dr. Bhamini watches your child play and move, and talks with you about home and school. Bring any school or medical reports you have.

  3. Goals and play

    You agree clear goals as a team. Sessions are play-based, with simple activities to do at home.

The 11 therapies she uses

  • Play-based therapy
  • Sensory integration therapy
  • Remedial education
  • Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
  • Applied behaviour analysis (ABA)
  • ADL training
  • Brain Gym
  • Mindfulness-based therapy
  • Virtual reality training
  • Group therapy
  • Counselling

The same 11 therapies are used for every concern. She chooses what fits your child.

Questions

Parents often ask

Is my child just being naughty?

Often not. Behaviour can be a sign of something else, like trouble with the senses, frustration or worry. An assessment helps find the cause.

Will you tell us how to handle it at home?

Yes. Counselling for parents is part of therapy. You get simple steps to use at home.

Do we need a diagnosis first?

No. If you're worried, book an assessment and ask. Many families are also sent by their paediatrician or school.

What does it cost?

The first visit (assessment) is ₹1,200. Follow-up sessions are ₹1,000 each.

Worried about your child?

Send a WhatsApp message. Dr. Bhamini will tell you honestly what she sees, and how therapy can help.

Visit

Find the clinic

Dr. Waghela's Clinic208, 2nd Floor, The Pacific Building, Plot 229, Shilp Chowk, Sector 13, Kharghar. Opposite Saanvi Children Hospital.
Clinic hoursMon – Sat, 10 AM – 1 PM and 2 – 8 PM
Closed Sunday
Phone and WhatsApp+91 97682 67630
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