Psychological Interventions

If you are visiting our website, you may be thinking about getting help for the difficulties you are experiencing at this time. Considering seeing a Clinical Psychologist for psychological intervention is a great first step. Clinical Psychologists can help you to gain a better understanding of your current difficulties and can help you to work towards your goals. We hope the information on our website helps you to decide whether now is the right time for you to start therapy. 

At Harris Psychology we have experience working with a broad range of difficulties, including:

• Anxiety

• Phobias

• Depression/low mood

• Stress

• Interpersonal and relationship difficulties

• Sleep difficulties

• Loss and adjustment issues

• Grief and bereavement

• Life transitions (changes in health, relationships, perimenopause, life milestones)

Through experience, we recognise that many of these difficulties can arise from life transitions. 

Why Seek Psychological Support?

Some transitions can be overwhelming, affecting your emotional, mental, and even physical well-being. Common feelings during life transitions may include:

• Stress or anxiety

• Depression or low mood

• Grief or loss

• Confusion or uncertainty

• Loss of identity or purpose

• Feeling ‘stuck’ or unable to move forward

At Harris Psychological we aim to support you through these feelings, helping you build resilience, develop coping strategies, and adjust to your new reality.

Types of Psychological Intervention that we use​

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a structured, evidence-based therapy that focuses on understanding how your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are connected. 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
​ACT encourages you to accept difficult emotions as a normal part of life, rather than trying to avoid or fight them. ACT can be helpful when you're facing long-term changes, such as adjusting to a chronic illness or a major life event like retirement.​

​Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) 
CFT ​is a psychological approach designed to help individuals who struggle with shame, self-criticism, and difficulties relating to self-compassion. 

What to Expect from Psychological Therapy?

Confidentiality: Your sessions will be private, and your therapist will offer a safe, non-judgmental space to explore your feelings. 

Individualised care: Interventions will be tailored to your specific situation and personal needs. We always start with a comprehensive assessment. This may take 1-2 sessions. We will then together make sense of your current difficulties, thinking about how they started, and what has kept them going (this is known as a formulation). This will help guide us in choosing the right psychological intervention. 

Collaborative approach: We will ensure that you feel involved in selecting the therapy that is right for you. We will give you information on what the different therapies involve and discuss the benefits of different therapies for your difficulties to help you to make an informed choice. 

Goal-setting: Together we will set achievable goals for therapy, whether you want to reduce stress, improve your mood, or find a way forward after a major life change.

Is This the Right Time to Seek Support?

If you find yourself struggling to manage the emotional impact of a life transition, it may be helpful to seek psychological support. You don’t have to navigate change alone, and therapy can offer the tools and guidance to help you cope in a healthier, more constructive way.

If you would like more information or want to book an appointment, please feel free to contact our practice. We offer a free 15-minute phone call where we can answer any questions you may have at this stage.

At Harris Psychology, we are here to support you through life’s changes—helping you move forward with resilience, strength, and clarity.