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Harbour Health Psychology & Clinical Services - Shellharbour Village

Understanding Treatment

Psychologists conduct practice with evidence based, science backed treatments. Our Shellharbour Psychologist is here to support you, using up to date treatment protocols for a variety of issues including Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Alcohol Gambling and Substance use issues, marriage and relationship concerns, works stress among other concerns. 

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Below information that may support you in understanding the treatment provided.

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Treatment plan

Prior to attending, you may be wondering what is going to take place during your treatment. 

You may be unsure of the number of sessions people attend, our what will happen as you improve. Here is information on a typical treatment plan, note that sometimes things change, sometimes it takes longer, or shorter times to see improvements.

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The majority of persons accessing care with Harbour Health PCS attend for 4-8 sessions of psychological treatment. 

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A typical treatment plan will include: 

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Session 1:

  • Intake & discovery of presenting concerns; 

  • Targeted discussion about mental health; lifestyle and relationship 

  • Treatment planning and goal setting

  • Early intervention discussion on managing current situation and mental health

  • Clear understanding of your current concerns, triggering issues and mental health needs. 

Session 2 - 3:

  • Early intervention in your mental health;

  • Increased awareness over perpetuating and precipitating factors - things that complicate and agitate your mental state

  • Introductions to psychological skills that support improvement

  • Challenging problematic behaviours and thoughts

Session 4 - 6:

  • Increase challenging and processing of mental health concerns.

  • Advanced skill development for mental health improvement and goal completion.

  • Progress towards goals and potential for ongoing improvements in mental state. 

  • Further advanced processing and problem solving of mental health needs; resolving and changing perpetuating and precipitating factors that impact your mental health. 

  • Lifestyle and behavioural changes.

  • Relapse prevention planning for your mental wellbeing.

Ongoing sessions: 

  • Where required ongoing support as provided above. 

  • Treatment planning and referral discussion where specific, further trained supports may be required (i.e. EMDR).

  • Ongoing lifestyle and mental health support as required.  

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