Depression treatment at Holistic Psychiatry, can help you tackle your depression and move forward with a more positive outlook on your life. We will help you get to the bottom of the underlying causes of your depression by working with you to examine the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that are contributing to your low mood. Together we will develop tailor-made coping strategies to enable you to manage low moods, and you will learn tried and tested techniques and tools that will be effective for you in the long-run.

Bipolar Disorder can be effectively treated, but there is always a chance it will re-occur. That is why at the Holistic Psychiatry Centre we encourage our patients to practice ongoing awareness, and we are always available should they need any further help. The major goals of treatment are to:

• Treat and reduce the severity of acute episodes of mania or depression when they occur
• Reduce the frequency of episodes
• Avoid the cycling from one phase to another
• Improve the patient's overall quality of life

An important aspect of treatment is to determine what might have triggered a bipolar episode and work at minimising its negative impact. At the Centre, we work with the patient to identify key emotional triggers and anything that might interfere with the treatments prescribed.

There are several conditions for which anxiety is the main symptom including panic disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) - all of which tend to be focused around a specific issue or event. Alternatively, generalised anxiety disorder (GAD) is an anxiety condition that is characterised by excessive, uncontrollable and non-specific worry.

The Holistic Psychiatry are specialists in treating anxiety disorders, providing a range of treatments, such as taking therapy using cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). Sometimes if the disorder is severe and impacting significantly on daily life, then prescribed medications can be useful alongside CBT. We can also help you create a personalised recovery plan to bring about healthy change and teach you techniques and tools that will help you manage stressful situations in the future.

As you progress on your journey to reduced anxiety, our specialists will help you to keep on track with your goals, providing ongoing emotional back up and helping you identify any potential barriers to self-improvement.

OCD is a long-term condition characterised by thoughts that make you feel anxious (obsessions) and behaviours you employ to reduce this anxiety (compulsions) and is one of the most common mental health problems. Counselling and psychotherapy can be highly successful methods in overcoming obsessive-compulsive disorder.

OCD treatment often involves cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and OCD medication. A structured programme tailored to your specific problem will be designed after a consultant psychiatrist and trained therapist have carried out an assessment. Treatment will depend on the seriousness of the condition and will be discussed. Outpatient, day patient or inpatient care is available.

Substance Abuse and Substance Dependence - both refer to maladaptive patterns of substance use that lead to significant impairment or distress. In addition, while continuous heavy Substance Dependence can lead to a greater risk of physical illness, may also cause severe problems, especially from a social perspective.

We understand embarking upon recovery can be an emotionally turbulent time for you. With this in mind, the Holistic Psychiatry offers an experienced specialist to help you discuss your issues in confidence. Our psychologists and psychiatrists work with all forms of Substance Abuse and Dependence, and we have particular specialists with extensive training and experience in drug and alcohol treatment. Together, they will help you gain the crucial self-understanding and insight you need to recognise what triggers your desire to pursue your addiction, develop strategies to cope with trigger situations, and devise tailor-made methods of handling your withdrawal symptoms while you recover.

Holistic Psychiatry understands that helping someone with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC) can be a challenge. That is why we have developed and provide a range of innovative services which ensures a quality of life for each individual we support. Through specialised staff, structured personalised programmes, therapeutic input and education; we look to support people to maximise their potential and independence, regardless of their diagnosis. Whilst some may always need much support, others do go on to lead independent lives.