Clinical psychology is an integration of science, theory, and clinical knowledge for the purpose of understanding, preventing, and relieving psychologically-based distress or dysfunction in order to promote subjective well-being and personal development. As such, Clinical Psychologists help people identify emotional, mental and behavioural issues in their lives in order to make positive changes to their thinking and behaviour. They aim to understand their clients’ thoughts and actions so they can work with them to manage or overcome their psychological distress and improve their well-being. Clinical Psychologists often work alongside other healthcare professionals in multidisciplinary teams in order to deal complex patient problems.  They are also able to assist with the management of severe psychopathology, as well as less severe matters related to emotional distress and optimising mental functioning. 

 

This practice focuses on working with adults with a variety of different mental or physical health problems including Depressive Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Bipolar Disorders, Trauma and Stressor Related Disorders (e.g. Posttraumatic Stress Disorder), Substance-related and Addictive Disorders, psychological aspects relating to medical conditions (e.g. diabetes, cancer, cardiac problems, chronic pain), and relationship problems. 

The services provided by this practice include:

• Assessing clients’ needs through clinical and collateral interviews, psychometric testing and clinical observations.  

• Deciding on the most appropriate form of treatment, which could include psychotherapy, counselling or advice; planning a treatment programme and working with clients in groups or individually.

• Writing reports, as required. 

• Providing counselling and support for carers.

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Please contact the practice for further information, for the costs involved, and to make an appointment. Payment is required at the time of your consultation and an invoice will be issued within 24 hours which may then be submitted to your medical aid for reimbursement, if appropriate. You may require a formal referral from a medical practitioner, and will be advised if this is the case.