Services for Adults
Psychotherapy
Diagnosis
Forensic Assessment
Custody Decisions
Psychotherapy
Individual therapy is a common form of psychological intervention for adults. Psychodynamic therapy and cognitive behaviour therapy are two common forms.Marital therapy is another commonly requested approach. The goal is to create harmony and a better relationship for a couple who are in conflict or feel alienated from one another.
Family therapy involves the whole family and how the family as a system creates and maintains behaviour and attitudes.
See What is Psychotherapy for more details.
Diagnosis
Adults may question whether they have a mental disorder of some type. Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and Asperger’s Disorder are commonly enquired about.Most Psychological Associates are qualified to communicate a diagnosis of a mental disorder.
A diagnosis is carefully formulated based on interviews with the client, and sometimes with other important people in their lives. Sometimes, rating scales or self-report scales are used.
The purpose of a diagnosis is to recommend modes of treatment for the individual, possibly with adaptations of their environment which will make life easier for them.