Clinical service

Psychotherapy & Counselling

Psychotherapy offers a private, structured space to understand patterns, work through difficult experiences and practise healthier ways of responding. The approach is selected around your needs rather than applying one method to everyone.

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When to consider psychotherapy

Therapy provides time to explore anxiety, low mood, emotional patterns, relationship difficulties or life changes. You can discuss your goals even if you are unsure which therapy approach might suit you.

Anxiety and low mood

Relationship or life transitions

Emotional regulation

Trauma-related difficulties

How the appointment is planned

The first sessions explore your concerns, what you would like to change and how difficulties show up in everyday situations. The therapist discusses a suitable approach, such as CBT, DBT-informed or relational work, and agrees on goals with you. The pace and continuing plan are reviewed together.

What to expect

What to expect from psychotherapy & counselling

Shared goals

Clarify what you want to change and how progress will be recognised.

Matched approach

Use CBT, DBT-informed, interpersonal or relational techniques as appropriate.

Review

Periodically review progress, barriers and the continuing plan.

Preparing for your appointment

Think about one or two concerns you want to work on. Ask the clinic about the therapist, session duration, fee and appointment format before booking. The number of sessions depends on your needs and the agreed plan.

Questions about psychotherapy and counselling

How many therapy sessions will I need?

There is no fixed number that suits everyone. The approach, frequency and review points are discussed after understanding your needs and goals.

Can therapy be combined with psychiatric treatment?

Yes, when appropriate. Therapy and medication can have different roles. Any medication decisions should be discussed with the prescribing clinician.

Related services

Other ways to access care

Psychiatric Consultation

A psychiatric consultation is a structured medical assessment of emotional, behavioural, sleep, thinking or functioning concerns. You are included in decisions, with clear discussion of options, benefits and follow-up.

Psychiatric Second Opinion

A second opinion can help when a diagnosis is unclear, symptoms have not improved as expected or you want to understand alternative treatment options. Existing care is reviewed respectfully and independently.

Online Psychiatry Consultation

Online consultation can improve access when travel, work or health makes a clinic visit difficult. Suitability depends on the concern, urgency, examination needs and applicable prescribing requirements.

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Request an appointment

Share your contact details to request a visit. The clinic will confirm availability, the consultation format and the applicable fee. Your slot is confirmed only after you hear from the clinic.

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