Psychotherapy is the use of psychological methods to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in desired ways.

Psychotherapy can improve an individual's well-being and mental health, to resolve or lessen troublesome behaviors, beliefs, compulsions, thoughts, or emotions, and to improve relationships and social skills.

Experienced clinicians work with clients and their families using a range of evidence-based therapeutic techniques chosen to suit the individual’s abilities and preferences. Some examples may include Mindfulness and Stress Reduction Techniques, Psychoeducation, Solution Focussed Brief therapy (SFBT), Motivational Interviewing and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

The first phase of therapy will consist of initial assessment. This assessment will be tailored specifically for your needs and will include a semi-structured interview. Assessment may also include, as appropriate, psychometric testing, behavioural observations and contact with your other medical and therapy practitioners.

Following assessment, the clinician will discuss and explain findings with you and/or your caregiver and collaboratively design an individualised therapy program. Therapy is carried out to an agreed number of sessions and the program is evaluated continuously so that it may be modified as and if required.