Stress, post-traumatic stress, depression, eating disorders, anxiety can be helped with psychotherapy, counselling, body psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and CBT with professional practitioners at the Bath Natural Health Clinic. A range of approaches can be used but all have the ultimate goal of increasing well-being.

Some people may simply need the opportunity to talk freely to a professional about something that is troubling them. Others may want to explore in depth the patterns that shape their lives (e.g. difficult relationships; overworking; not seeing things through; always being in the caring role etc.) in order to have more choice in their lives.

Problems addressed - Current problems in any area of life - which can be specific, such as loss, depression, relationship problems, anxiety, stress, lack of fulfilment or meaning and unresolved issues from the past. Unexplained physical symptoms can also be addressed successfully.

A variety of methods may be used to help people develop self-awareness and free blocked feelings or emotions. Therapists offer help and advice, setting problems in the wider context of overall lifestyle and enabling the person to develop their full potential. A short- or long-term approach can be adopted depending on individual needs. 

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (available from Steven Coles) 
CBT is a talking therapy that has been around for over fifty years. It has been widely researched using scientific methods and has been shown to be effective for a variety of problems. The National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommends CBT for common mental health problems such as anxiety and depression, this view is also endorsed by the Royal College of Psychiatrists. Clients and therapists work collaboratively to form a therapeutic alliance; they are in a more equal relationship rather than ‘having therapy done to them’. Therapy aims to show how our thoughts, images, beliefs and attitudes relate to how we behave as a way of dealing with our emotions. CBT is generally time limited and focused rather than open ended. It is usually based in the ‘here and now’, but this does not mean that it does not account for our pasts. A central part of CBT is the notion of therapy tasks / homework. This is to put into practise the ideas and skills discussed in therapy. This also allows clients to generate their own evidence related to thinking or behaving differently. Therefore, testing out ideas generated in therapy.

Practitioners:

John Hudson

Jayne Norman

Ruth Winocour

Sheila Stewart

Kay Cook

Maria Fender

Greta Knowles

Steven Coles

Day or evening appointments usually available.