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psychological counselling for Mood Disorders

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Mood Disorders

1 in 4 people will experience some type of mental health problem each year in England. Psychological therapy has been shown to help many people with mood disorders, such as: Anxiety and Worry, Panic and Depression.

What is Mood Affected By?

We know that our mood can be affected by many different factors, including health, money, work stress, life events, and social circumstances.

Catching things early or becoming aware of the extent of your difficulties and seeking help is key.

If you find you are having problems with your mood, seeing a Clinical Psychologist for an initial assessment can be a helpful way forward.

Why Am I Having Problems With My Mood?

A Formulation is an understanding of what led you to have your problems and the factors that stop you from being able to overcome them.

This then helps the Clinical Psychologist to choose what they believe will be the most appropriate therapy approach (or combination of) to offer you.

Can I See A Clinical Psychologist for Problems with My Mood?

Finding the right fit between you and the Clinical Psychologist (as a person) is helpful.

If you’re looking for an experienced psychologist offering counselling for mood disorders, our clinical psychologists offer effective psychological therapies that can really help.

You can also contact us about available counselling appointments by clicking on the button below.

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Mood and Psychosis

Please note that mood disorders can also be associated with psychotic problems, when you can be out of touch with reality, experiencing delusions, hallucinations, etc. For the latter, people are usually prescribed medication by Psychiatrists, to help the symptoms.

Research shows that psychological ways of intervening are another, usually additional, way to help.

Struggling with such problems can generate stress. CBT and Family Meetings to aid communication are other ways to help that the Clinical Psychologist could suggest to you.

Please also see Anxiety and Worry, Panic, Depression and Motivation, Adjusting to life changes (as applicable).

Psychologist Counselling For Mood Disorders

If you’re looking for an experienced psychologist offering counselling for mood disorders, our clinical psychologists offer effective psychological therapies that can really help.

You can also contact us about available counselling appointments by clicking on the button below.

Jurai Darongkamas | Clinical Psychologist

Author

Dr Jurai Darongkamas

Jurai is a Consultant Clinical Psychologist who worked in Mental Health in the National Health Service (NHS), 1986 – 2019.

She now works part time alongside select colleagues offering high quality Psychological Therapies privately.

She is an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS), an experienced trainer and supervisor; previously Lead in an NHS Trust for people with complex difficulties and Board Trustee.

Note

This page has been written to provide a brief overview for the reader. It should not be used as a basis for any action until after obtaining a professional opinion about your unique difficulties, strengths, circumstances, life history, etc.

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