Are you having difficulties with gaming? Do you spend too much time and money on games, despite attempts to stop? Are you spending less time with friends or family?
Are you a parent or family member with concerns about someone's gaming? Is it having a negative impact on their studies, family time, going out, other hobbies?
Like most activities, gaming can be a great way to relax, destress and socialise. However, for a minority of people excessive gaming can have a negative impact both on them and those around them.
We also do not offer crisis interventions. We work jointly with mental health teams, aiming to provide a comprehensive package of care in collaboration with other professionals. In the event of a crisis, please contact your GP, CMHT, A&E or the Police if you feel at risk.
The National Centre for Gaming Disorders is a multi-disciplinary clinic in the UK that provides support for people in England aged 13 and over who are experiencing difficulties controlling their video game use and the impact it is having on their lives.
The service also offers support for parents and carers of young people aged 13 –16 years old.
The service offers assessment and therapeutic based treatment with CBT sessions focused on controlled levels of gaming and increasing other activities. It can also offer parents and family members educational workshops.
The centre uses a holistic approach, led by consultant psychiatrists, psychologists, and family therapists. Visit our Meet the team page to find out more.
Comprehensive consultation with the person who games.
- Individual and/or group treatment for the person who games
- Parent workshops (Due to overwhelming demand we currently only consider parent/carer referrals of young people 16 or under)
- Peer support group
- Family therapy
- Support and advice for the young person's family or people close to them who may also be affected.
Our focus is on gaining more control over your gaming so it does not take over other areas of your life and feels more balanced.
The service accepts self-referrals, as well as referrals from family members and professionals.
Support is available for:
- Young people aged 13 and over, and
- Parents and carers of young people aged 13–16 years old.
If you are seeking support for your own gaming or someone you care for (with their consent) or if you are a concerned parent looking for support due to concerns about another's harmful gaming, or a professional working with a young person or family.
Please complete this online consultation form (below).
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We do not offer crisis interventions and we operate on a part-time basis. In the event of a crisis, please contact your GP, CMHT, A&E or the Police if you feel at risk.
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To contact the clinic for more information or to discuss a referral:
- Email: cnwl.
ncba. cnwl @nhs.net - Address: 69 Warwick Road, London, SW5 9HB