Why come for therapy?

Life involves many challenges and dilemmas and at times we can feel worn down, stressed, isolated and lost. These feelings can become overwhelming and lead us to feel as though we have reached breaking point.

Having the space to make sense of things with someone who can help you to develop your own inner strength to cope with life’s challenges can be the first step towards a more fulfilling life.

Similarly, we can have concerns about our children, regardless of their age and wonder whether specialist support could be of benefit either directly with our child or young person or as a family unit.

The most important part of therapy for anyone is feeling safe, both physically and emotionally. In order to be able to talk freely about your difficulties it is crucial that you do not feel judged or pressured in any way.

You will be listened to carefully with the aim of understanding your situation as accurately as possible. From there we can work together to find the best way forward for you. With younger children talking in detail is unlikely to be the most helpful way of understanding their viewpoint. As such, more creative ways can be used so that their perspective can be gathered and they can truly feel they are valued and an integral part of the work.

A wide variety of effective therapies exist; Cognitive Behavioural, Psychodynamic, Eye movement desensitisation, dyadic developmental psychotherapy etc. It can be confusing to know which type of approach is right for you or your child.

I am a chartered and experienced Clinical Psychologist, trained to integrate different therapeutic approaches, ensuring that therapy is uniquely tailored to you and your needs and those of your child, if appropriate.

Who comes to see a Clinical Psychologist?

You may have concerns that have troubled you for some time or which may be the result of a recent event, crisis or loss. Some people are very clear about the areas of their lives they wish to explore, whereas other people may feel confused or unsure about where to start. You or your child may have been given a diagnosis from your doctor, or prescribed some medication. You or your child may have already seen a psychologist, psychiatrist or therapist, or this may be something that you have been considering but felt unsure about.

People often see a Clinical Psychologist for help with the following…

  • Low mood – feeling exhausted, under pressure or worn out.
  • Anxiety, worry and stress.
  • Traumatic events – accidents, victim of crime, abuse or domestic violence
  • History of childhood sexual, physical or emotional abuse
  • Relationship or family difficulties
  • Struggles at school – bullying, isolation, stress and work pressure
  • Work pressure – financial worries, work/life balance
  • Major life changes – divorce, bereavement, pregnancy, illness
  • Loss of confidence
  • You or your child may have been given one of the following diagnoses from your doctor, or feel that your difficulties fit into one of these descriptions….
  • Depression
  • General Anxiety
  • Social Anxiety
  • Phobias
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder

The Craven Psychology Practice provides a confidential therapy service to address all of the above difficulties. If you feel that you would like to address something that is not mentioned above, please contact the practice phone number for an informal discussion of your needs.

Why choose The Craven Psychology Practice?

  • Experienced and qualified therapist
  • No need for referral from another agency
  • No long waiting list
  • Opportunity to make the decision if the therapist, setting, etc are right for you
  • Safe and comfortable environment
  • Down to earth manner and therapeutic approach
  • Local location if within the Craven area
  • No parking fees/struggles
  • The kettle is always on!

Let Your Journey Begin…

Get in touch today and together we can discuss whether therapy is right for you.