Psychological treatments
Medically unexplained symptoms (MUS): are they really 'all in my head’?
By Dr Catherine Sykes
2024-12-30
Some people experience persistent physical symptoms such as headaches or dizziness, but doctors can’t find any medical or physical conditions to explain them. This doesn't mean that the person is imagining them, nor does it mean they are 'all in their head', these symptoms are in fact very real and distressing for the person experiencing them. Dr Catherine Sykes, one of our top charted psychologists explains what causes them and how they can be treated. See more
How to break the insomnia cycle and rebalance your immune system
By Dr Catherine Sykes
2024-12-30
Getting enough sleep optimises your metabolism and makes you maximally prepared in case you get sick. However, it prevents not only physical but psychological problems too, which increased during the COVID-19 pandemic. If you find that you can't sleep and are stuck in an insomnia cycle, renowned chartered psychologist Dr Catherine Sykes explains in this article what you can do to break it and get your life back on track. See more
Psychosomatic skin problems (Part 1): How mental health affects skin health
By Dr Sue Peacock
2024-12-30
The relationship between mental health and skin health is complex and, in some cases, psychosomatic in nature (connecting both mind and body). In the first of a two-part series of articles on psychosomatic skin problems, renowned consultant health psychologist, Dr Sue Peacock, provides an expert insight into how mental health affects skin health, and vice versa. See more
What is psychotherapy?
By Gabriela van den Hoven
2024-12-29
Deciding to begin any form of therapy can be daunting and confusing, especially if you're not sure which therapy is right for you. One thing is for certain though, the type of psychological treatment you decide on should always feel comfortable to you. Dr Gabriela van den Hoven, a clinical psychologist in London, explains exactly what psychotherapy offers, what the main goals of this treatment are and offers her advice to anyone considering it. See more
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