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Life can go up and down, sometimes you feel better and sometimes you feel worse. However, if you have felt bad for a long time, it might be good to seek help. Here we explain what psychotherapy is and how treatment works.
Psychotherapy is a psychological treatment that aims to help individuals understand themselves and manage their emotions, thoughts and behaviours better in order to improve their mental health. There are different approaches to psychotherapy based on different theories, using different tools and techniques to meet the client’s needs and goals.
Psychological treatment is based on psychology as a science with treatment for many different diagnoses and conditions. These include depression, anxiety, stress, sleep problems, trauma, eating disorders, addiction or other conditions such as relationship problems.
It is common to receive psychotherapy in combination with medication, physical activity or other habitual changes.
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If you have been feeling bad for a long time or have noticed you have a pattern that is difficult to break, it may be useful to try psychotherapy. Problems can be anything from having a tough childhood to having sleep problems. Many people who use psychotherapy do so because they find it difficult to talk to their loved ones, or they do not have enough support in their lives. Psychological treatment is now common and definitely nothing to be ashamed of. Sometimes we just need a little more help.
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The most common form of treatment is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). There is a lot of research showing that it provides good results for many different conditions.
Within CBT, there are new treatments, known as third-wave CBT, including Acceptance and Commitment therapy (ACT) and Compassion-focused therapy (CFT). Another treatment method is Interpersonal Therapy (IPT). For more complex problems, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) or Schema Therapy can be helpful.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) can be helpful for trauma. Psychodynamic therapy, existential therapy, and couples therapy are also available, depending on what you require.
In simple terms, psychotherapy consists of two parts: the relationship between the psychologist and the client, and the method used by the psychologist.
The relationship is also called alliance, as treatment incorporates empathy and understanding, so you feel seen and heard as a client. The treatment itself can be structured based on a certain proven approach, but it is also adapted to the individual’s needs.
In group treatment, therapy is often manual-based. Psychotherapy can be in-person, but it is also possible to meet via video. There is also a lot of research on internet-mediated CBT (IMCT) that has produced good results. Here are some basic aspects of psychotherapy:
If you work with psychotherapy and have a healthcare license, you have a duty of confidentiality. The professional must not reveal information about you to anyone else. In group therapy, all group participants must agree on confidentiality.
Psychotherapy can be provided by different professionals. Licensed psychologists usually work in psychotherapy, but there are also opportunities for other professionals such as doctors, social workers and nurses to train as psychotherapists.
There are also others who are interested in learning about treatment and who then attend what is called Step 1 in, for example, CBT. This allows you to provide CBT at a more basic level. Then there are many alternative treatment methods and forms whic can also be helpful but there is not always much research done on them.
If you are in treatment with a licensed therapist, you have certain rights if you are not satisfied. Licensed practitioners are held accountable by their governing bodies, which does not apply with coaches or another non-licensed professionals.
All Lavendla’s psychologists and therapists provide online treatments via video conference. Feel free to book an initial session through our website if you need treatment. We help make the difficult easier.
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Psychotherapy is treatment that aims to help individuals understand themselves and manage their emotions, thoughts and behaviours better to improve mental health.
Sessions with Lavendla’s psychologists and therapists cost between €30-€100 per session, depending on the practitioner and the length of session.
Psychological treatment is for many different diagnoses and conditions. It could be depression, anxiety, stress, sleep problems, trauma, eating disorders, addiction, or any other condition, including relationship problems.
Timeframes vary depending on the severity of the problem. A shorter period of therapy may be sufficient for some, while others need longer treatment. It can be anything from one session to two years.
Therapists use different methods and techniques to process thoughts, and feelings in dealing with clients’ different needs. The therapist may also give homework between sessions.
It is common to receive psychotherapy in combination with medication, such as anti-depressants or sleeping pills. If you want to stop your medication, speak with your doctor.
The treatment itself can be structured according to a specific approach that has been shown to work, but it can also be adapted to the needs of the individual. If you are in group treatment, the therapy is often manual-based.
If you work with psychotherapy and have a health care license, you have a duty of confidentiality. The professional may not disclose information about you to anyone else.
A licensed profession means that you have completed a training and practice period under supervision where you are quality assured by the governing body.
All Lavendla’s psychologists and therapists provide online treatments via video conference. Feel free to book an initial session through our website if you need treatment. We help make the difficult easier.
As a licensed practitioner, you can be investigated by the relevant governing body, which you can also turn to as a patient.
Lavendla has a team of experienced psychologists and therapists available to help you feel better. Feel free to book an initial session through our website. In the case of an acute mental health crisis, call 111 or visit 111.nhs.uk immediately.