Psychotherapy

Psychotherapists

are trained in clinical methods of

psychology

with the aim to improve a patient’s

mental health

and wellbeing. Psychotherapy is a talking treatment for mental health problems. Psychotherapy can also be used in conjunction with medication to treat a patient. Psychotherapy helps to treat

anxiety disorders

,

depression

, mood and

personality disorders

. Generally

psychologists

and

psychiatrists

practice psychotherapy. Sessions may be one on one, in groups or pairs. Common techniques used are

cognitive behavioural therapy

(CBT),

interpersonal therapy

and

psychodynamic therapy

.