The goal of health psychology is to help people address the psychological components of health and well-being.
Such as...
ADJUSTMENT TO SERIOUS ILLNESS
Poor adjustment has been shown to cause physical deterioration, depression, reduced confidence and changes in attitudes and health beliefs
LIFESTYLE CHANGE
Changing poor health behaviours (smoking, poor diet, failure to exercise) leads to greater wellness and reduces the risk of disease
BETTER COPING WITH CHRONIC ILLNESS
Illness can affect relationships, self esteem, stress levels, happiness and beliefs
MANAGING PAIN
Pain results from the interaction of physical and psychological influences on the spinal cord. Psychological treatments can reduce and/or eliminate pain
MANAGING STRESS
Stress has been shown to cause fatigue, burnout and illness
ADHERENCE TO TREATMENT
Failing to adhere to medical advice may not be a conscious decision by a patient. Exploring the barriers to complying with medical advice and discovering ways to overcome these barriers can lead to better disease management and great sense of control over one’s health
Because our desire is to empower the individual, couple or family, treatment usually involves a limited number of sessions.
We work collaboratively with clients, and other health professionals to ensure that all psychological, social and physical treatments complement each other.
In order for work done in sessions to be translated to life outside of the therapy room, clients can expect to be asked to participate in therapy through work done at home between therapy sessions.
Psychological services may be wholly or partially covered by extended private health care benefits or an employee assistance programme (EAP). You might want to contact your insurance company or check into your employee benefits for details of your coverage. Please contact us for more information.
