Psychological Therapies

Ramsay Mental Health programs are grounded in evidence and supported by our expert teams of psychiatrists and psychologists.

Whether you are receiving care as an inpatient, outpatient or through Ramsay Psychology, it is likely that your care will involve some type of psychological therapies.

Our team is experienced across a range of psychological therapies.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviours. It is based on the theory that dysfunctional thinking can cause psychological distress and unhelpful behaviours. It helps people to change these unhelpful behaviours and thoughts, and establish better ways of thinking, as well as stress-management and self-care skills. It’s often used to treat anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT Is centered on learning how to live a meaningful life despite symptoms, rather than trying to “get rid of” symptoms. It involves clarifying what is most important and meaningful to you, using these values to drive your actions, and learning acceptance and mindfulness skills so that thoughts, and feelings have less impact on you.

Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)

Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is a form of neurostimulation that is used to treat severe depression and mania. It is a medical procedure that is performed under general anaesthesia, meaning you are asleep while you receive the treatment. During the procedure, brief controlled electrical currents are used to induce a seizure in the brain. The seizure releases certain chemicals which can provide relief from severe depression. ECT is a safe and effective procedure that often works when other treatments have been unsuccessful.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is a treatment commonly used to resolve negative and distressing feelings associated with a possible traumatic event. This therapy uses eye movements (or sometimes rhythmic tapping) to change the way a memory is stored in the brain. The therapy aims to help you work through painful memories with your body’s natural functions to recover from the effects of trauma and activate cognitive processes which help release emotional experiences that are “trapped” or buried.

Art Therapy

Art therapy involves the use of art making for self-expression and reflection. It aims to help people change and grow on a personal level using art materials in a safe facilitating environment. Art therapy is an excellent option for anyone experiencing distress and is especially effective for those who find it difficult to verbalise or acknowledge their feelings.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT Is centered on learning how to live a meaningful life despite symptoms, rather than trying to “get rid of” symptoms. It involves clarifying what is most important and meaningful to you, using these values to drive your actions, and learning acceptance and mindfulness skills so that thoughts, and feelings have less impact on you.

Schema Focused Therapy (SFT)

SFT tackles deep-rooted patterns by addressing unmet emotional needs and unhelpful thinking styles. Schema’s are self-defeating emotional, cognitive patterns and behaviours that include beliefs people have about themselves, the world and others. They typically originate from early childhood. SFT is an integrative approach that combines elements from CBT, psychoanalysis, gestalt therapy, attachment theory, and experiential work. It aims to address deep-rooted patterns by focusing on early maladaptive schemas and helping clients improve their interpersonal functioning and psychological flexibility.

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT)

DBT combines CBT techniques with mindfulness. It focuses on helping people learn new skills and ways to manage their emotions. DBT involves education on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. It’s effective for managing emotions, self-harm, and borderline personality disorder

Are psychological therapies right for me?

Psychological therapy is an important component of treatment for any mental health condition. It is likely that

you may benefit from psychological therapies that are tailored to meet your specific needs. If you’re interested in learning more about our range of therapies, including those not currently listed, or if you’re uncertain about which therapy would best suit your needs, please do not hesitate to reach out to our practice manager. We have a network of skilled psychologists available to assist you.

 At Ramsay Psychology our clinics are inclusive. We welcome people from different race and ethnicities, different ages, people with disabilities, neurodiverse persons, different religions and people from the LGBTIQA community.