What are some common mental health concerns in private practice?
Eating Disorders: Bulimia and Binge Eating disorder manifest in unhealthy relationships with food. binge eating followed by behaviours such as self-induced vomiting or excessive exercise to avoid weight gain or consuming large amounts of food while feeling a loss of control overeating habits. Treatment includes developing healthier relationships with food and your body, finding better ways to manage emotions, build self-acceptance and a more positive food experience. Collaboration with a team of the person’s GP, dietician and other specialists.
Mood Disorders: Depression is a mental disorder causing persistent sadness, hopelessness, and low motivation. It affects thoughts, emotions, daily life, and can include appetite changes, sleep issues, fatigue, and concentration difficulties. Treatment includes reengaging in previously meaningful activities and social relationships and navigating triggers including conflict, grief and loss or role transitions. Bipolar Disorder is a mental health condition with extreme changes in mood - from energetic highs to depressed lows. Sleep and circadian rhythm have been found to be very important in the prevention and management of mood. Treatment includes medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes for symptom management.
Anxiety and Stress is a natural response to stress, causing fear and panic. Anxiety disorders involve excessive worry, panic and avoidance which can disrupt daily life activities. Symptoms include racing thoughts and physical sensations. Therapy can help manage anxiety effectively.
Psychosis involves disconnection from reality, with delusions, hallucinations, disorganised thinking. It can be found in schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, severe depression and drug use. Early recognition and treatment will support recovery and functioning. Therapy and medication are commonly used to manage symptoms.
Career Development: If you are feeling lost in your career, therapists will guide you through self-assessment to discover your strengths and passions. We can also work on overcoming obstacles, building confidence, and managing stress for a more fulfilling and balanced career journey.
Wellbeing: Achieving your goals and reaching your full potential requires a foundation of well-being. We will help you identify and address obstacles that might be holding you back, support building your resilience, improve your mood, and cultivate a positive mindset. Be empowered to tackle challenges, embrace opportunities, and become the best version of yourself. Using a strength’s focused approach, we will identify your goals, use goal setting techniques to track and achieve your goals.
