What is Psychotherapy?

Simply put, psychotherapy is the practice of alleviating psychological distress through talking rather than drugs; indeed, it is often referred to as ‘talking therapy’.

Psychologists specialising in psychotherapy work with a wide range of distress usually at the point when it is severe enough to affect a person’s well being, work, relationships and other aspects of their daily lives. It can be so severe as to be defined in terms of mild to serious mental ill-health and many psychotherapy specialists work in health service settings.

Psychotherapy and Psychiatry

Where Can Psychotherapy Help?

The Science Behind the Practice

Finding the Right Psychotherapist

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