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Psychology

Tailored Psychological Therapy

Specialist Psychological Services in Buckinghamshire

At Buckinghamshire Private Healthcare, we offer personalised and comprehensive care for a variety of psychological needs. Our specialist Buckinghamshire clinicians in Clinical Psychology are dedicated to providing an exceptional service, utilising a bespoke approach. We have expertise to cover a range of psychological difficulties using a variety of models.

Psychology Services in Buckinghamshire

We offer a range of psychological therapies and neurological assessments. You may be looking into therapy for a variety of reasons and at Buckinghamshire Private Healthcare, we aim to provide you with a specialist that suits your individual needs, with your therapy taking place in a safe and confidential space.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a proven therapeutic approach effective in addressing various issues, including depression, anxiety, self-esteem, anger management, post-traumatic stress disorder and specific phobias.

CBT focuses on changing both cognitive processes and behaviours through evidence-based techniques in a short-term, goal-oriented program. This collaborative process between the individual and therapist aims to help individuals solve problems, improve thinking patterns, and enhance emotional well-being within a safe and expert environment.

The therapy involves face-to-face sessions where people actively participate, working with their Buckinghamshire therapist to break down overwhelming problems into manageable parts. Homework assignments may be given between sessions to test and challenge assumptions, allowing people to apply new skills and techniques to reshape old thinking and behaviour patterns.

Sessions at our Buckinghamshire clinics typically last 50 minutes to 1 hour, with frequency tailored to individual needs. If considering CBT, contact the Buckinghamshire Private Healthcare team, where we can provide a supportive assessment to determine this treatment’s suitability for your situation.

Psychodynamic therapy

Psychodynamic therapy, also referred to as psychodynamic counselling, is a therapeutic approach that combines elements from various analytic therapies. Rooted in the belief that individuals’ unconscious thoughts and perceptions are shaped during childhood and subsequently influence their current behaviours and thoughts, psychodynamic therapy aims to uncover and address these underlying factors.

Individuals, couples, families, and even groups can benefit from the psychodynamic approach to address a variety of issues, such as eating disorders, anxiety, depression, childhood trauma, and challenging relationships.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness-based therapy combines mindfulness practices with cognitive therapy to help alleviate difficulties with mood. This approach helps people reduce unhelpful thought patterns and adopt present awareness to improve mood. Primarily designed to prevent recurring depression, it has also proven effective for conditions like anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, emotional distress and physical health issues.

This therapy introduces meditation techniques and cognitive principles to encourage mindfulness integration into daily life. People learn to navigate their relationships with difficult emotions by practising meditation and mindfulness exercises. This empowers people to shift from automatic unhelpful responses to adopting alternate strategies for dealing with emotional difficulties.

Behavioural Activation

Behavioural activation is a highly effective treatment for depression, particularly for people who have not responded well to other therapeutic methods. Research indicates its high efficiency in treating depression, placing it on par with medication and cognitive therapy.

Unlike approaches centred on thoughts and emotions, behavioural activation focuses on a person’s behaviour and environment. During treatment, the therapist helps the person to substitute avoidant and unhelpful behaviours with more helpful ones that will have a helpful effect on thoughts and mood.

If you’d like to learn more about Behavioural Activation therapy, don’t hesitate to contact the psychology specialists at Buckinghamshire Private Healthcare.

Schema therapy

Schema Therapy (ST) is an integrative therapeutic approach that combines elements from cognitive behavioural and experiential therapies. Particularly renowned for its effectiveness in treating personality disorders, schema therapy emphasises understanding and addressing current symptoms.

This form of therapy helps people to understand their core emotional needs and teaches helpful ways to meet them. It also addresses the processing of memories related to adverse or negative childhood experiences, utilising techniques to alter distressing emotions associated with these memories.

If you’re interested in booking a consultation with our Buckinghamshire therapists, please make an enquiry using the button below.

Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)

Solution-Focused Therapy (SFBT), also known as solution-focused brief therapy, focuses on solution-building rather than problem-solving. SFBT’s effects are often long-lasting and can be integrated into other therapy types.

SFBT considers change as constant and certain. It works to empower people as experts in defining their own goals and recognises their strengths to overcome challenges. Emphasising short-term therapy, SFBT directs attention to changeable and possible aspects of daily life, focusing on the future rather than the past.

SFBT prioritises self-development, growth and responsibility. It avoids dwelling on weaknesses and limitations, concentrating on strengths and possibilities to facilitate progress.

Systemic therapy

Systemic therapy focuses on the interactions and relationships between people, aiming to address problems and foster progress.

Systemic therapy also focuses on identifying deeply ingrained patterns within individual relationships. The process involves uncovering communication and behavioural patterns between people that are shaped by beliefs about respective roles.

Peer-to-peer support (professional supervision and consultation)

Peer-to-peer clinical supervision and support ensure that people seeking mental health services receive optimal care from trained professionals. It is widely acknowledged as a best practice for mental health professionals to engage in this process regularly. This structured process involves the support, education and evaluation of the work of a mental health professional by a qualified supervisor. Our peer-to-peer support services occur regularly, often on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis.

The supervisor’s role is multifaceted, encompassing support for professional goals, workload management and personal development. In addition to teaching new concepts and theories, the supervisor aids the supervisee in applying these principles at work, encouraging evaluation and self-reflective observation. Rest assured, confidentiality is of paramount importance with our peer-to-peer services.

Effective peer-to-peer supervision, as highlighted by a 2019 report from Newcastle University, is characterised by mutual trust, a clear purpose, regularity and adaptability to individual needs. This practice is deemed essential in mental health professions, contributing to clinical governance and the overall safety, efficiency and effectiveness of psychological and therapeutic services.

Why choose Buckinghamshire Private Healthcare for your psychology service?

  • first class treatment
  • in-person and virtual appointments
  • leading clinical psychology specialists
  • fast access to treatment at a time of your choosing
  • tailored therapy to your specific needs
  • direct contact with your chosen specialist throughout your pathway

Our Buckinghamshire Psychology Specialists

Dr. Sarah Crowley

Clinical Psychologist

With over a decade of experience in psychological services, Dr Crowley specialise in providing personalised support to individuals seeking to explore and enhance their psychological wellbeing. Her expertise encompasses various psychological difficulties, including anxiety, stress, depression, low self-esteem, relationship issues, OCD, bereavement, and trauma.

It’s important to note that she is a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health Care Professions Council (HCPC). Sarah’s doctoral-level training in various therapeutic models allows me to deliver research-based therapies customised to the specific needs of each individual. By utilising the most effective aspects of therapy models, Dr Crowley can tailor therapy to meet your unique needs.

Psychology services Frequently Asked Questions

Below, you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions we hear from our clients. However, if you need further clarification or want to discuss a particular treatment with our specialists, tap the button below, and we’ll aim to respond as soon as possible!

What is a Clinical Psychologist?

Clinical Psychologists are trained to doctoral level in a range of therapeutic models which allows them to tailor therapy.

Why choose a Counsellor or Psychotherapist?

These professionals are qualified therapeutic practitioners but are generally trained in one therapeutic model and not necessarily to doctoral level.

What is a Psychiatrist?

A Psychiatrist is a doctor who works with people experiencing mental health difficulties using medications to help manage these difficulties rather than talking therapies.

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