There is a strong evidence base for the effectiveness of psychological interventions in the treatment of high prevalence mental health disorders such as depression and anxiety. Psychology can treat and resolve symptoms such as negative thinking, poor motivation, depressed mood, lack of energy and fear. Treatment can include:
- Strategies to help modify your behavioural responses and thinking processes;
- Controlled and gradual strategies to confront your fears;
- Relaxation strategies such as progressive muscle relaxation and controlled breathing;
- Skills training to assist with problem solving, anger management, social situations, communication and stress; and
- Interpersonal therapy to identify, understand and manage interpersonal and relationship problems
For people with a severe mental illness such as schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, research concludes that psychological treatments can improve medication compliance, reduce negative behaviours and provide coping skills.
Bridges Psychology Practice complements our mental health rehabilitation, and drug and alcohol treatment services. We specialise in providing evidence-based individual and group treatment for adults and young people (aged 13 years and over) who have a moderate to severe mental illness, a dual diagnosis or complex needs, or early signs of psychosis.
Bridges employs three Psychologists and a Social Worker each with extensive knowledge and expertise in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders and working with people with a serious mental illness and/or dual diagnosis.
Access to the Psychology Practice is via GP or Psychiatrist referral as part of a Mental Health Treatment Plan, Job Service Provider referral as part of a Stream 3 or 4 plan or self-referral.
Our Psychology Practice charges a fee for service:
- No gap payment is charged for clients referred by a GP or Psychiatrist;
- We invoice Job Service Providers for clients referred as part of a Stream 3 or 4 plan
- We charge at current Medicare Benefits Schedule Rates (no gap payment) for clients who self-refer.
Contact us for more information or make a referral to the Psychology Practice for a client or yourself.