Talking therapies, also known as psychological therapy is the name given to the different models of therapy that can help you feel better without the need for medication.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy or CBT for short is perhaps the most well known of psychological therapies. In my experience it is the most requested model of therapy when people attend for treatment. However, like all models, it is not suitable for all mental health conditions.
CBT as a model works well online as it is a highly structured and directive model of therapy.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy; A.C.T. At the most basic level, ACT is learning to accept what you cannot control and commit to actions that can improve your life.
I am trained in the following models of therapy.
Doctoral training included
There are many different types of therapists and choosing between them can be difficult.
Psychologists are qualified to doctoral level and study the brain, emotions and behaviour and are trained to work in a wide variety of settings.
Counsellors study at diploma or degree level and work in different settings but not normally with complex mental health.
Psychotherapy refers to the talking therapies, and different types of therapists may be able to call themselves psychotherapists.
A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who specialises in mental health.