TALKING THERAPIES

We all understand that talking about issues, concerns or problems with someone close to us can be a big help. But sometimes it takes a trained therapist to help us through these issues and find the answers we need.

Talking therapies involve just that – talking. The talking happens with a trained therapist, usually a psychotherapist, psychologist or psychiatrist. The sessions can be one-to-one, or in a group, or with family members.

Talking therapies can help us understand and make positive changes to many aspects of our life, from emotional health to relationships, and the ways we think, behave or feel. They allow us to take an important role in our own treatment and can be a very positive and empowering experience.

For people who have experienced psychosis, talking therapies can help in a number of ways. They can be used to help us come to terms with the impact of the illness, or to help mend relationships that have become difficult as a result of the illness. Talking therapies are particularly effective at helping improve feelings of anxiety and depression which many people with psychosis experience.