Supporting emotional health in children, adults, families and organisations
The Centre for Emotional Development was founded by Leslie Ironside (D.Psych; Psych MACP) to develop a focus of expertise and to promote emotional health and wellbeing in children, adolescents, families and organisations.
Dr Ironside is a Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist with over 25 years experience working with children and families in both the NHS and private practice. He has formed a network of highly qualified and experienced Associates to expand the Centre’s professional range and effectiveness.
 The aims and objectives of the Centre are twofold:
Educational: To provide resources for Continuing Professional Development through training, lectures, short courses and conferences. The Centre aims to attract participants from a range of disciplines including education, health and social services and independent practitioners. See our events >
Clinical: To provide a network of clinical and consultation services for adults, children and adolescents, couples, families and organisations. Find out about our services >
CfED’s headline conferences and training events aim to attract a national and international audience.Â
Other lectures, courses are, in the main locally based in East and West Sussex.
Clinical services are based in both London and Brighton.
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What you say...
"A good mix of information, discussion and presentation. I thought it was better than expected - even more involving and focussed. It was a good sized group - not too large" Sally Cranfield, Massage for Babies
"Fantastic day - such an amazing experience and sharing. Such important work, so very carefully and lovingly presented" Natasha Quarm
(from Emotional Breakdowns in Young Parents course held on 27th June 2015)