What is Clinical Psychology?
Clinical psychologists help people make positive changes to their thinking, behaviour and relationships. We aim to understand people’s thoughts, feelings and actions and work with them to help them manage or overcome their psychological distress and improve their emotional wellbeing. We are not about changing people but about working with them to help them facilitate change in their lives.
The assessment and treatments we offer are based on research and clinical experience. Although we are Doctors we are not medical doctors and therefore do not prescribe medication. Clinical psychologists work with all kinds of people from children through to the elderly and often work across a number of settings.
Useful Rescources
http://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/anxiety.asp
http://www.moodjuice.scot.nhs.uk/behaviouralactivation.asp
http://www.nshn.co.uk/downloads.html
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‘What to do when your temper flares’ by Dawn Huebner
‘Helping your anxious child’ by Ronald Rapee
‘Breaking free from OCD: A CBT Guide for Young People and their Families’ by Jo Derisley
“My Anxious Mind: A Teen’s Guide to Managing Anxiety and Panic’ by Katherine Martinez and Michael Tompkins
‘Why love matters: How affection shapes a baby’s brain’ by Sue Gerhardt