Relationship and FamilyLife is complex and sometimes we will experience breakdowns in our family and relationships. Psychologists know social support is critical to human mental health. Psychological treatment to deal with and manage relationship and family dynamics can be fruitful in helping us stayed connected in a loving and nurturing way with those who matter most.
Helping AdolescentsOur better understanding of mental health and increased promotion of community awareness about these conditions has also highlighted the impact on our children and youth. As a psychologist who has worked for many years with young people, I understand the critical importance of providing the best quality care to ensure their ongoing resilience and psychological wellbeing..
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Childhood TraumaThere is much research around the strong ties between our sense of self and early childhood experiences, particularly the implications for childhood abuse and neglect. Consequently, I have continued to develop and refine skills in helping others to unlock these experiences in the context of schema therapy and attachment experiences. Exploring our childhood wounds can be a powerful way for us to heal and learn new ways of seeing ourselves in our adult experiences while being able to gently re-connect with our inner child.
Depression and AnxietyDepression and anxiety are the two most commonly occurring mental health disorders in our community. Psychological treatment has been shown to be highly effective in treating these and other mental health issues.
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Grief and LossWe will all have to deal with the loss of a loved one, the ending of a relationship or changes in our life overall. Talking with a therapist will help process these experiences and make the transition to new circumstances easier to cope with.
Post Traumatic StressPTSD is now recognised as a common condition for those who have survived life threatening situations and extreme adversity. Psychological treatment is one arm of overall treatment found to be powerful in helping sufferers deal with this disorder
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