Clinical Psychology
Clinical psychologists have training in the assessment, diagnosis, and psychological treatment of mental health, behavioural, and emotional disorders across the lifespan. Clinical Psychologists can help individuals to develop coping skills and management plans for stabilisation or recovery. Assessment and treatment often take into consideration history of the problems and contributing factors such as genetic predisposition, educational, social, and family influences.
Clinical psychologists do not prescribe medications, however, use psychological therapies to help with:
- Depression or low mood
- Anxiety and worry
- Panic, fears, and phobias
- Stress and burnout
- Sleep problems
- Trauma
- Grief and loss
- Adjustment and life transitions
- Social learning
- Emotional Regulation
- Behaviour management
- Relationship issues
- Attachment disorder
- Conditions that start in childhood such as autism, intellectual disability, ADHD, learning difficulties or childhood anxiety or depression
- Chronic health conditions
At Adelaide Wellbeing Society, clinical psychology service offers:
- Therapeutic approaches, including:
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-informed therapy
- Play therapy
- Skill-based interventions
- Problem solving and practical advice about eating, sleeping, exercise and other ways to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.
- Psychoeducation of certain conditions, to aid in understanding of symptoms and treatment options.
If you are in need for Clinical Psychology, Adelaide Wellbeing Society are happy to help.
If you have any other goals or therapy needs, here at Adelaide Wellbeing Society, we have a range of other services that may help too: