About Psychology

What do psychologists do?

Psychologists are experts in how the mind works. They have studied the anatomy of the brain, memory, learning, human development and the processes determining how people think, feel, behave and react. The profession is considered a science. In having knowledge of research findings of different treatment approaches, a psychologist can tailor therapy to your individual needs/goals.

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A psychologist, including clinical psychologists and counselling psychologists, can assist you to:

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• Develop insight into the effects of your life experiences on your thoughts, emotions and behavior

• Resolve issues that are adversely impacting on your quality of life

• Identify and implement changes you may benefit from.​

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What can psychologists help with?

Oftentimes clients attend psychologists to resolve or better manage mental health disorders, including, anxiety, depression, PTSD. Nonetheless, having been diagnosed with a mental health disorder is not a requirement to attend a psychologist. Other matters that psychologists can provide clients assistance with include:

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• Developing skills to better manage stress and other emotions

• Identifying and achieve personal goals

• Improving relationships

• Adapting to changes that arise through the course of life

• Coping better with adverse life experiences (for example, trauma, abuse, death of a loved one)

• Growing on a personal level (including improving self-esteem).

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