Psychotherapy entails interacting personally and regularly with a psychologist with the intention of changing, reducing or overcoming troubling thoughts, beliefs, emotions or behaviours. The purpose of seeking psychotherapy can be to improve well-being; resolve a crisis, explore a problem, or diagnose and treat a mental health disorder. Psychotherapy leads to improved relationships, improved sense of well-being, increased self awareness, increased sense of mastery, improved general functioning, and the development of interpersonal skills and coping mechanisms.
Colleen offers diagnostic and therapeutic services for children, adolescents, adults, families and couples.
Children
Colleen provides assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and management of the following psychological concerns:
- Anger management
- Development of self-image and self-esteem
- Bereavement and loss
- Trauma
- Separation anxiety, anxiety, fear and phobias
- Depression and other mood disorders
- Relationship difficulties with peers, siblings and parents
- Behavioural problems
- School performance concerns
- Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorders
- Executive functioning disorders
An evidence-based assessment that provides an objective picture of the contributing and underlying concerns is followed up with an integrated approach that draws from behavioural therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, play therapy and parenting guidance.
Adolescents
Colleen provides assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and management of the following psychological concerns:
- Suicidal and self-harm concerns
- Trauma
- Anxiety and phobias
- Depression and mood disorders
- Adjustment difficulties
- Exam stress, study skills and performance anxiety
- Anger management
- Behavioural problems
- Bereavement and loss
- Development of self-esteem and identity
- Intellectual difficulties
- Relationship difficulties (peer, sibling and parental conflict)
- Career and vocational guidance
An integrated approach to therapy is used to suit individual needs. Therapy may include behavioural therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy and psychodynamic therapy.
Adults
Colleen provides assistance in the diagnosis, treatment and management of the following psychological concerns:
- Anxiety and phobias
- Trauma
- Bereavement and loss
- Depression and bipolar disorders
- Interpersonal relationship problems
- Personality disorders including borderline personality disorder
- Anger management
- Adjustment difficulties
- Chronic illness and recovery
- Stress management and performance anxiety
- Neuropsychological concerns
An integrated approach to therapy is used to suit individual needs. Therapy may include behavioural therapy, cognitive behavioural therapy, mindfulness based therapy, dialectical behaviour therapy and psychodynamic therapy.
Families
Colleen provides assistance in the treatment and management of the following psychological concerns:
- Family conflict
- Marital and couples conflict
- Divorce
- Parenting plans and parenting guidance
- Divorce and separation mediation
- An integrated systems approach to couples, family and group therapy is used.
Parental guidance is a practical and interactive process that aims to assist parents to effectively manage problems and behaviours within the home context. For more information visit FAMAC’s website by clicking on the following link: www.famac.co.za