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A private London clinic integrating psychiatry and psychology

Problem-Solving Therapy

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Our team are available
Monday–Thursday 8am–8pm
Friday 8am–6pm

Problem-solving therapy is a brief structured psychological therapy that takes a problem-solving approach to psychological difficulties associated with depression, anxiety and mood disorders.

This form of psychotherapy is based on the assumption that unresolved and enduring every-day practical difficulties may trigger and sustain psychological problems. Therefore, the focal point of this treatment is to enable individuals to identify some or all of their practical problems and make plans toward resolving them.

Upon completion of a course of treatment, people become more effective with managing every-day problems as these occur. This contributes to the prevention of further emotional distress.

Problem-solving therapy is a highly collaborative approach that requires the person’s commitment to work towards meeting the goals set during therapy.

Research has shown that problem solving therapy may be ‘effective in the treatment of major depression and for patients with a broad range of emotional disorders that have not resolved with simple measures’ (Mynors-Wallis, 2001).

References

Mynors-Wallis, L. (2001). Problem-solving treatment in general psychiatric practice.
Advances in Psychiatric Treatment, 7, 417-425.

Staff

We have an expert team of Psychiatrists, Medical Psychotherapists, Counselling and Clinical Psychologists who are well versed at working within the Problem-Solving framework.

Dr Anastasios Argyropoulos

Dr Maria Jalmbrant

Dr Florian Ruths

Dr Roger Howells

Dr Katie Au

Dr Sajdah Zaman

Dr Sharon Chambers

Contact and Appointments

If you are seeking an appointment with a psychiatrist, you should discuss this first with your GP to obtain a referral. Referrals are also accepted from clinical psychologists and counsellors.

Once you have your referral, please do contact us via our Enquiry Form and one of our team will be in touch without delay.

Overseas referrals are warmly welcomed. We do also see individuals without a family doctor (GP), and we can help you find a private or NHS family doctor.