Typically, therapy is conducted on the basis of a single session per week. There are many reasons why this is often the most effective approach, such as giving the individual time to reflect on what the session has brought up and putting into practice techniques for self-management that are being taught. However, there is [...]
There are a number of different professionals who provide counselling and talking therapies and it can be difficult to understand the differences. ‘Counselling’ is a term that is often used to describe the process of talking to a mental health professional but can look quite different in practice. Training The training of counsellors and [...]
I have worked as a clinical psychologist across paediatric and physical health services. In my experience, I have found that people are often surprised when they are referred onto a psychologist within these settings. They may ask "what does therapy have to do with my health?" or explain that their condition "is real” and [...]
How do traumatic incidents affect us? Our life experiences generally set in motion a continued pattern of emotions, behaviour, thoughts and affect how we see ourselves. We have an innate system for processing information; the brain’s natural tendency is to move towards a state of mental health. For example, if we are upset by [...]
The level of alcohol consumption has greatly increased throughout the Covid-19 pandemic. I have seen the devastating impact this can have on people’s wellbeing, as well as the wellbeing of those around them. Are you concerned about your alcohol consumption? I explain how to monitor your drinking and develop healthier habits. How [...]
This guides explains online therapy and the benefits it delivers to the client.
Online therapy service now available Dr Sarah Swan is pleased to welcome clients to her online therapy service. Please watch her video to learn about the service and what she can offer. Online therapy will be provided via a secure online video conferencing facility. Dr Swan looks forward to providing psychological therapy for people from [...]
Why do we not talk about difficult feelings like post-natal depression during pregnancy and childbirth? We are bombarded with images of content babies and happy parents, of celebrities bouncing back to normal weight, shape, mood and work, weeks after giving birth. But the reality is that pregnancy, childbirth and the post-natal period, leads to [...]
It’s great to see so much in the media at the moment about mental health and attempts to reduce the stigma that surrounds it. Understanding what leads to mental health problems can further help to challenge the view that experiencing problems in this area means you are “weak” or “mad”. It is helpful to [...]
