Psychotic illnesses, or psychotic disorders, are a group of severe mental health conditions that affect a person’s ability to think, perceive reality, and behave appropriately. People with psychotic disorders may experience hallucinations, delusions, disorganised thinking, and abnormal behaviours. These symptoms can be distressing and disruptive to the person’s daily life, as well as to the…

Mood disorders are a group of mental health conditions that affect a person’s emotional state. These disorders can cause extreme or prolonged changes in mood, which can interfere with a person’s ability to function in daily life. Symptoms of mood disorders can vary depending on the specific disorder, but can include feelings of sadness or…

Humanistic therapy is a unique approach to mental health that emphasises the importance of the individual. What makes humanistic therapy different is that it focuses on the individual as a whole person, rather than just their symptoms. This approach recognises that everyone has their own unique experiences and perspectives and that these need to be…

Psychodynamic therapy is a popular therapy that involves looking at the human mind, analysing what makes us tick and helping heal emotional issues. In this blog, we look at 3 aspects of psychodynamic therapy and how it can help you. What is psychodynamic therapy and what are its key features? Psychodynamic therapy is a form…

Mindfulness has become a hot topic in the past few years. The term mindfulness is often used interchangeably with meditation, though the two are not the same. Mindfulness meditation can benefit anyone, regardless of your religious beliefs, cultural experience, or educational background. Mindfulness is about focusing on the present moment and gaining some distance from…

When people think of therapy, they generally think of meeting with a therapist and discussing their issues. However, there is a new form of therapy that is on the rise. Interpersonal therapy involves the use of specific techniques to facilitate change. In this blog, we will go over interpersonal therapy, what it is, and some…

Narrative therapy has been around for a while but it is still something that many people don’t know anything about. This blog will look at the different elements that make up narrative therapy and how it can be used to help individuals in their lives. What is narrative therapy? Narrative therapy helps people to explore…

Exposure therapy might sound like something you would use for phobias, but in the world of therapy, it’s actually a form of cognitive therapy. This form of psychotherapy helps the person overcome their challenges by directly confronting the person with the source of their anxiety. To help you understand this we will look at how…