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What is a Psychologist and What do they do?

Psychologists use a range of approaches, methods, and techniques to help people overcome their problems. These approaches might include different types of therapy and counselling, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), family therapy, couples counselling, or work with relaxation and meditation (such as mindfulness).

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What is a Psychologist and What do they do?

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  1. What is a Psychologist and What do they do? Have you ever noticed that you think or behave in a way that causes problems or makes you feel unhappy?  Or have you found that you have a tendency to criticise or mentally beat yourself up?  Maybe you find yourself in self­sabotaging patterns of behavior that stop you achieving your goals? Perhaps you’ve been experiencing problems such as depression, anxiety, insomnia, or stress?  Maybe this has led to panic attacks, angry outbursts or trouble managing your thoughts?Maybe you’ve been finding it hard to cope with modern life, or has found it difficult to manage your emotions.     These, and other reasons, are why many people choose  Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling for psychological services. “What is Psychology?” Psychology works to understand human thinking, emotion and behavior to help people  live a happier, more fulfilling life.

  2. Psychologists use a range of approaches, methods, and techniques to help peoplePsychologists use a range of approaches, methods, and techniques to help people overcome their problems.  These appraoches might include different types of therapy and counselling,   such   as   cognitive­behavioural   therapy   (CBT),   family   therapy,   couples counselling, or work with relaxation and meditation (such as mindfulness). “How Does a Psychologist Work with People?” Psychologists require a graduate and doctorate degree in psychology to qualify as a  Clinical Psychologist.  Clinical Psychologists and counsellors both help peopledeal with  various difficulties and mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, anger and  other issues in therapy. Some people might have experienced a recent upset, such as a trauma, loss of a family member or the breakdown of a relationship.  Others might have experienced changes in their health, be having difficulties with anxiety or problems with their mood or anger.   Some problems can have a longer term cause that goes back to childhood but still causes problems in everyday life.  Our psychological services are able to help with both recent and longer term difficulties, tailoring the therapy and counselling to fit you. “How Else Can a Psychologist Help Someone Experiencing Emotional Difficulties?” Clinical Psychologists have experience in and can offer psychological services for assessment, formulation/diagnosis and treatment of different mental health problems.  Psychologists might also sometimes use different tests or questionnaires to investigate a person’s IQ, personality type, or whether they difficulties such as anxiety, depression or other related problems (such as OCD, insomnia, or post­traumatic stress disorder, PTSD) are present.

  3. From there, psychologists are able to work therapeutically to help people overcome theirFrom there, psychologists are able to work therapeutically to help people overcome their problems with a tailored plan to fit their situation.   Clinical Psychologists might use therapies such as CBT, EMDR, family therapy and other newer therapies, such as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy or mindfulness. Conclusion When facing some hard psychological issues or difficulties with day to day life, getting the best help on time is important.  All of the psychologists and counsellors at Newcastle Psychologist & Counselling are fully qualified and experienced in working with a range of difficulties.  Contact us today if you think that you might need to talk to someone.

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