What is Therapy?

Therapy or Psychotherapy/Psychological therapy as it is more formally known as is a type of talking treatment that is used to treat emotional and psychological illness.

There are many types or modalities of therapy and as many schools of thought around how therapy works. The bottom line is that therapy works and there is a strong evidence base for psychological therapy as a treatment for mental illness and to improve mental well being.

There are other types of therapy such as Speech and Language  or Occupational therapy that are also helpful and will be mentioned as treatment options during the course of your care. 

Medication is also an important part of treating mental disorder and is prescribed and monitored by an appropriately trained and certified clinician.

Some treatments are available through Hampshire Psychiatry directly. You will be offered signposting and recommendation for those treatments that are not offered.

It is important to find a suitably qualified therapist that is the right fit for you.
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the British Psychoanalytic Council (BPC) hold registers of accredited practitioners.
You may also access NHS provided therapy by self-referring to your local service.