Psychotherapy

Taking the first step to talk to a psychologist

Por Dr Catherine Sykes
2024-04-25

If you would like to see a psychologist to talk about things that have been impacting your mental health and are feeling nervous about the therapy session, don't be! One of our expert consultants Dr Catherine Sykes explains what you can expect during the process and shares her tips on how to manage any anxiety about seeking help. Ver más

Psychotherapy and evolutionary psychology: A deeper understanding

Por Dr George Fieldman
2024-04-24

In his latest online article, Dr George Fieldman gives us his insights into psychotherapy. He explores evolutionary psychology, evolutionary psychology’s influence on psychotherapy, the enhanced effectiveness of psychotherapy through evolutionary psychology and the ideal candidates for psychotherapy. Ver más

Medically unexplained symptoms MUS are they all in my head

Por Dr Catherine Sykes
2024-04-24

Some people experience persistent physical symptoms such as headaches or dizziness, but doctors can’t find any medical or physical conditions to explain them. This doesn't mean that the person is imagining them, nor does it mean they are 'all in their head', these symptoms are in fact very real and distressing for the person experiencing them. Dr Catherine Sykes, one of our top charted psychologists explains what causes them and how they can be treated. Ver más

To be or not to be: what is existential psychotherapy?

Por Dr Kate Du Toit
2024-04-24

As the well-known quote goes, existence and purpose are often pondered; but there is now an application of existence in psychotherapy that can help clients in any situation. In this article, expert in this approach registered counselling psychologist Dr Kate Du Toit describes what existential psychotherapy is and how it can be beneficial. Ver más