The approach
The unique trauma focused treatment programme incorporates cognitive and behavioural therapy (CBT) techniques, enabling people to make positive changes in their lives, in the shortest possible time.
Our practitioners combine effective therapy skills with an understanding of the psychobiology of traumatic stress reactions.
Significantly, the incorporation of a continuous patient feedback system is proven to enhance psychotherapy outcome and effect a reliable change in fewer sessions. [see here]
Clinical governance, including case supervision, is overseen by Clinical Director, Bill Andrews.
NICE guidelines promote the intervention of trauma focused cognitive & behavioural therapies in the treatment of PTSD.
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Psychological Trauma
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
.... Re-experiencing;
....
Hyperarousal;
.... Nightmares/flashbacks;
.... Avoidance of things associated with the event
Depression
Anxiety
Phobias
.....Driver, passenger, pedestrian, social etc
Intrusive negative thoughts
Loss of confidence
Panic attacks
Anger and irritability
Breakdown in partner/family relations
Stress
Sleep difficulties
Adjustment problems - change in lifestyle; loss
Pain management
Obsessive/compulsive thoughts or actions
Misuse of alcohol.
Practice based evidence is central to the hgp approach.
Internationally recognised psychometric tests are introduced at assessment and at each therapy session. These reveal the patient's psychological problems at the outset, provide session by session progress and illustrate an end of therapy result.
The chart indicates that a clinically reliable change is effected in the majority of patients who access our service.
"The hgp model promotes a climate of positive change, enabling people to return to normal, day to day living, in the shortest possible time.
Our trauma-focused treatment is delivered within a framework of sound knowledge, experience and accountability to the patients and referrers."
Wendy Amey
Founding director