Mental Health Awareness Month: Working Together To Break The Stigma

Mental Health Awareness Month

As we embrace the arrival of spring, we also recognise the importance of nurturing our mental well-being. With 1-4 adults affected by mental health struggles across the UK, mental health has never been more prevalent. The 1st- 31st of May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and promote mental health education and support.

Mental Health Awareness Month serves as a crucial reminder of the prevalence of mental health challenges in our society. From anxiety and depression to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, mental health conditions affect individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and walks of life. By shining a spotlight on mental health, we can foster greater understanding, empathy, and support for those facing mental health challenges.

What we offer:

At Private Medical Clinic, where we specialise in providing leading mental health treatment across the UK. Discover comprehensive mental health support at our clinic, where our team of psychiatrists, psychologists, therapists, and neurodiversity experts collaborates to provide personalised care. We focus on understanding your symptoms and offer holistic management approaches for your mental well-being.

When you choose Private Medical Clinic for your mental health treatment, you benefit from:

  • Expert Guidance: Our specialists provide expert advice on mental health and well-being. They have the knowledge and experience to guide you through your recovery journey.
  • Flexible Therapy Sessions: We understand the demands of work and life. That’s why we offer therapy sessions that can fit into your schedule, ensuring that seeking help doesn’t disrupt your daily commitments.
  • Personalised Treatment Plans: Your mental health journey is unique, and so are your needs. We create a treatment plan that is tailored to your individual circumstances, ensuring the best possible outcomes.

Our team:

Dr Robyn Cooley- Dr Robyn provides psychological assessment and therapy to individuals across the life span. She is trained in multiple models of psychotherapy, allowing for integrative and evidence-based support that suits you. Robyn also provides autism assessments for children and adults. She provides teaching for psychologists in training and works with a variety of organisations to deliver corporate wellbeing workshops.

Dr Sam Cooley- Dr Cooley sees children and adults for autism and ADHD assessments and one-to-one therapy. He is expertly placed to provide psychological therapy for anxiety, burnout, trauma, neurodivergence, physical health, sport, and exercise. He uses a person-centred approach, informed by acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and compassion focused therapy (CFT). Sam is passionate about research and regularly publishes journal articles and presents at conferences. He is an honorary lecturer in clinical psychology and has a particular interest in mindfulness and ecotherapy.

Our services:

  • Mental Health/Psychology 
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
  • Eating Disorders
  • Depression and Anxiety
  • Dementia 
  • Autism (ASD Testing and Diagnosis 
  • ADHD Testing and Diagnosis 

If you feel like your mental health challenges have taken control of your life, don’t hesitate to reach out to us. Our trained advisers are available to speak with you in confidence, providing guidance on your concerns and treatment options.

Click here to book an appointment with one of our specialists. 

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