Psychological Assessment (Initial Appointment)

A psychological assessment is the first appointment with us. The aim of your initial assessment appointment is to understand your current challenges and their context, together with relevant background factors. This appointment allows you to determine whether there is a “good fit” for ongoing therapy.

Personalised treatment planning takes place following completion of the assessment. This process allows us to have a full understanding of your challenges and goals, so that treatment recommendations can be tailored to your unique situation.

Psychological Treatment

We provide evidence-based treatment for a range of issues and experiences, including but not limited to:

Anxiety

• Generalised anxiety

• Excessive worry

• Panic attacks and Agoraphobia

• Social anxiety

• Phobias

• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Depression and mood difficulties

• Major depression

• Low mood

• Stress and burnout

Environmental difficulties

• Work problems

• School problems

• Home problems

Trauma

• Sexual abuse

• Post traumatic stress (PTSD)

Understanding self

• Communication

• Self esteem

• Relationships

Treatment Approach

Clients can vary considerably in terms of their needs when seeking psychological support. As detailed above, we would start with a comprehensive assessment of your current difficulties, so that a personalised treatment plan can be tailored to your needs.

This can include a range of evidence-based therapies, including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

• Dialectal Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

• Mindfulness-based therapy