We are a childrens charity with a longstanding and multifaceted commitment to the emotional wellbeing of children. The Centre was established in 1947 by Anna Freud, one of the founders of child psychoanalysis whose work has had a profound and enduring influence on theories of child development. The Centres original purpose was twofold: to help children in emotional distress, to train child experts and conduct research into the best ways to help children suffering mental illhealth. Today this twofold purpose is reflected in our activities as a Centre of Practice and a Centre of Learning. As a Centre of Practice, our innovative clinical services offer treatment for distressed children and support and advice for parents. As a Centre of Learning we are dedicated to understanding childrens emotional development through training mental health professionals, conducting pioneering research and advising practitioners, universities and governments around the world.

Address: The Anna Freud Centre - 21 Maresfield Gardens - London NW3 5SD
Telephone: 0044 20 7794 2313
Fax: 0044 20 7794 6506
Website: http://www.annafreud.org/