| Beverly Slater has been working as a clinical
psychologist for over ten years and has a wealth of knowledge
in the field. Clinical psychology is the branch of psychology
that focuses on assessing and treating mental illnesses, abnormal
behaviour or psychiatric problems.
A clinical psychologist specializes in diagnosing and treating
mental illness. They do not prescribe medication, but instead
integrate psychological techniques, or therapies, such as
psychodynamic therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT),
systemic and eco-systemic methods, narrative therapy, client-centred
perspectives.
Psychotherapy is the process of healing that takes place
within a therapeutic relationship. Talking with a trained
professional in a contained space gives patients insight into
their emotions, thoughts, past events and relationships. Psychotherapy
can assist with alleviating enormous pain and suffering, as
well as adding meaning and richness to everyone’s lives.
Psychotherapy is all about the patient. It helps patients
achieve their full potential, either through the therapy alone
or in conjunction with other mental health and/or medical
specialities.
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