Psychotherapy at Alternatives
Our Psychotherapist is Amma Ansah, Amma has a BSc (Hons) in Social Psychology (1985)and a Post Graduate Diploma in Therapeutic Hypnosis and Psychotherapy ( 1996 ). Amma also continues to study and gained an Advanced Hypnotherapy Diploma in 1997 plus completed a course in Brief Ericksonisn Therapy in 2001. She has also studied and trained in Reiki and is a Reiki Master.The above qualifications encompass Psychology, Psychotherapy, NLP, Hypnosis, Ericksonian Therapy, Behavioural Counselling, Gestalt and Cognitive Therapy (she does not specifically practice the Cognitive ).Amma is a member of The Central Register of Advanced Hypnotherapists which is Affiliated to the UKCP. ( Hypnosis has been mentioned several times but should be thought of as just one of the tools used in Psychotherapy and its use would be discussed with the client. For more information on Hypnotherapy please see our separate heading )
With the combination of skills that Amma has at her disposal she can treat a wide range of problems and often results are seen quite quickly.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy may be defined as any form of treatment for psychological or emotional disorders in which a trained, certified or licensed individual establishes a relationship with one or several patients for the purpose of modifying or removing existing problems or behaviours. This may be done by the use of particular techniques.
Treatment methods in psychotherapy are guided by well-developed theories about the sources of personal problems. This is the case even if the theory happens to be one that stresses the uniqueness of the patient. In most forms of psychotherapy, the problems of the individual presenting for therapy, is discussed in confidence with the therapist, who in turn utilises his or her training to understand and assist the individual to make positive and lasting changes. These changes may be made on the level of thoughts, feelings or behaviours.
Problems treated with Psychotherapy: Two of the most common problems that have presented for psychotherapy are depression and persistent anxiety. Depression may be related to feelings such as low self-esteem, an inability to view the future with much hope, and a lack of interest in people and activities, once found compelling or pleasurable. Anxiety disorders may be related to problems such as phobias, panic attacks, lack of confidence, sleeping problems and stress. People experiencing emotional traumas as a result of marital problems, family disputes, problems at work, isolation and loneliness, or disturbed social relationships, may indeed benefit from psychotherapy.
Other problems treated with psychotherapy include obsessive-compulsive disorders, alcoholism, personality disorders, drug dependence, problems stemming from child abuse, and behavioural problems such as eating disorders and juvenile delinquency.
For Psychotherapy in Northwood Amma charges £50 for a one hour session but also offers the option of three hour sessions at £140. This option would be discussed at the first session.