Adult psychology 1:1 therapy
We are a small, experienced team consisting of clinical psychologists, counselling psychologists, assistant psychologists, mental health practitioners, specialist therapists and trainee clinical psychologists.
We provide a service to working-age adults who have been assessed and accepted by the adult psychology service.
Courses are run via online groups and on an individual basis if clinical need indicates this.
Courses
An eight week course suitable for people who experience symptoms of depression, such as low mood, lack of enjoyment in activities and difficulties with motivation, energy and negative thoughts.
The course involves understanding the factors that can help maintain depression, and helping to make changes to improve mood, energy, motivation and enjoyment. The course takes place online and can be offered in a group or individual format.
Outcome measures to complete
Resources
- Behaviour activation handbook - will be posted to participants.
An eight-week course designed for people experiencing depression and low mood, based on manualised, well-evidence therapy.
The course focuses on understanding the CBT model of depression, unhelpful thought patterns and core beliefs that contribute to low mood, and helping to make changes to behaviours.
Outcome measures to complete
Resources
- CBT for depression handbook - will be posted to participants.
A 12 week group that is helpful for people who experience self-criticism and shame associated with depression and/or trauma. The intention is for participants to develop their ability to regulate their emotional experience and cultivate a more compassionate response towards themselves and their difficulties.
Outcome measures to complete
- Core 10
- Work and Social Adjustment Scale (WSAS)
- Fears of compassion scale (FCS)
- Self-criticising/attacking and self-reassuring scale (FSCRS)
Resources
- Compassionate mind handbook – will be posted to participants.
Audio
A six week CBT based course that provides psycho-education for anxiety based disorders and teaches coping strategies within a safe, therapeutic environment. It is suitable for people with a primary or secondary diagnosis of anxiety disorders and/ or panic disorder.
Outcome measures to complete
Resources
- Coping with anxiety handbook - will be posted to participants.
Pre-recorded course video sessions
Audio
This is a six-week course designed to support you in practising the skills learnt on the APS courses. Each session will contain one guided practice followed by enquiry/reflections on the practice.
Audio
An eight-week course designed to promote safety and resilience. This is part of the phased-based approach to trauma focused therapy. It provides psycho-education about PTSD and complex-PTSD and teaches coping strategies within a safe, therapeutic environment.
Outcome measures to complete
Resources
- Trauma stabilisation handbook - will be posted to participants.
Audio
Mindfulness courses
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On completion of a course we would be grateful if you could provide anonymous course feedback. This will help us to know what we are doing well and what we need to develop.