THERAPY FOR ADULTS

Supporting you through challenging times

We offer support to adults who are dealing with challenges in their lives that impact their emotional wellbeing and quality of life. 

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These may be stressors you are currently experiencing or something you have experienced in the past. 

These challenges may be situational or short-medium term, but for others these may be longer-term, such as adjusting to the effects of a chronic or persistent health condition/injury on their life.

We understand the profound impact of when life's challenges become overwhelming, including:
  • Negative self-perception and the impacts, including reduced motivation and drive, hopefulness for the future, self-confidence and self-esteem.

  • Our day-to-day functions. Influencing every experience in social, work, and home life situations.

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Common concerns can include:

We are as aware as everyone is of the strain on NHS services, leading to long waits for assessments and treatment. Our team are experts in offering support, helping those in need get the care they deserve quickly.

How we can help you
  • Anxiety based problems such as panic attacks, fears/phobias, social anxiety, avoidance

  • Depression and low mood

  • Occupational stress

  • Traumatic experiences

  • Coping with the effects of illness/injury

  • Adjusting to loss/bereavement

Initial assessment

GETTING STARTED

Psychological therapy draws upon a range of theories and approaches. There is no “one size fits all” approach to therapy so a psychologist will often use an integrative approach.

At Psychological Pathways, we believe it is important that therapy is viewed as a collaborative approach between you and your psychologist. It is our job to use our knowledge, skills, and experience to best support you through your challenges.

Make A Referral
  • How do I make a referral?

    Our ‘adult’ referral form can be found here

    We welcome referrals from other professionals (solicitor, social worker therapist, etc). If you are a professional and wish to make a referral please email the information to admin@psychologicalpathways.com and, where applicable, we will come back to you to discuss the nature of the work being requested. Prior to contacting us please ensure that all necessary parental and client consent has been sought.

    What happens when I make a referral?

    When you make a referral you will receive an email acknowledgment letting you know we have received it. Our clinical team will review the referral to determine if we are best placed to offer support at this time. We make decisions, on the suitability of referrals, based on our clinical judgment and the skills mix of our practitioners. Once a decision has been made we will contact you again by email.

    What is considered a suitable referral?

    Our service is designed to support clients with mild-moderate emotional health and wellbeing needs eg anxiety, low mood, etc, and where a short-term intervention can be helpful.

    Are all referrals accepted for an initial assessment?

    No. In the case where clinical judgment suggests that we are not the right service to support your present needs, we reserve the right to decline referrals.

    Why might my referral be declined?

    We understand and appreciate that when seeking psychological care, you are likely experiencing challenges that are causing a level of distress. While you aim to find support to help alleviate that distress, it is important to find the right type of support that best fits your needs.

    While we endeavor to provide the best possible standard of psychological care, there are areas in which we are not best placed to offer safe and effective therapeutic intervention. For example, we do not provide assessments for the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD) or ADHD or where a child, young person or adults difficulties have met the threshold for a referral to AMHS or a Crisis Response Service or where such services are already providing support.

    As a service that not does provide emergency or crisis intervention, we cannot accept a referral where there is a level of risk associated with mental ill-health such as suicidal thoughts or plans.

    For safe and effective care, certain difficulties (e.g. where there is a concern around risk or eating disorder issues) require a longer-term, multi-disciplinary, team-based approach or psychological support that is integrated with other professionals, such as Psychiatry or Allied Health Professionals. We primarily work on an alone clinician basis, therefore we cannot accept referrals where such multi-professional support is indicated. Your GP is best placed to advise you on how to access such service(s).

    I have been offered and will be attending an initial assessment. What should I expect?

    We understand that not only can meeting a new person be a daunting experience but beginning to explore areas of difficulty can be quite challenging. If you are more comfortable bringing a friend or family member to your session, you can of course do so. Your clinician will endeavour to make the experience of assessment feel as safe as possible. You will be under no obligation to disclose any information you are not comfortable with and can ask questions at any time.

    In the case where you are attending as the parent/carer of a minor, initial assessment sessions will likely be a parent-only space without the young person present. This allows for a more thorough and detailed discussion and exploration of areas of concern.

    At an initial assessment, your clinician will aim to work alongside you to gain an understanding of the challenges you are experiencing. You may be given a questionnaire to help gather information and you will likely be asked questions pertaining to the reasons that brought you to the service, as well as relevant historical and background information.

    Depending on your needs and the nature of the challenges you are experiencing, the period of assessment may vary. The process of assessment aims to gather enough information that a psychological opinion can be formed, on the basis of which, goals, advice, and therapeutic plan can be made. The assessment also allows the beginning of a therapeutic relationship to be formed and an opportunity to develop an understanding of current challenges.

    It may be the outcome of the assessment that after having gathered additional information, we may not be the best service to progress in supporting you at this moment in time. Where this is the case, we will explain why and will (if and where possible), signpost to a more appropriate service.

    How much does an initial assessment cost?

    Our fees are £150 per consultation and we are currently not in a position to accept private health insurance referrals.