WestHealth is a small practice consisting of two practitioners who are both Clinical Psychologists.

We provide a comprehensive range of psychological and counselling services to children, adolescents, adults, couples and families. We help people with a range of issues which are affecting their emotional and mental health, including difficulties in coping with everyday situations, stressful life events, mental health difficulties, adjusting to medical issues and behavioural problems.

Who are Clinical Psychologists?

Clinical psychologists are highly trained professionals who usually work in hospitals, mental health clinics, health centres, and in private practice. They are not medically trained and therefore do not prescribe medication. Instread, they use their knowledge of behaviour, emotions and thinking to assist people who are having difficulties.

Clinical psychologists have at least two degrees. They first study for a general degree in psychology. Following graduation they are usually required to get work experience in research or clinical settings before embarking on further training. Based on their general degree results and work experience they are selected for accredited training in Clinical psychology. Clinical psychology training usually consists of a further two or three years training resulting in a Masters degree or Doctorate in Clinical Psychology. In addition, many clinical psychologists also go on to do further training is areas of special interest.


How can a clinical pyschologist help you?

Clinical psychologists provide their clients with the opportunity to talk and think about the things that are concerning and worrying them. They do not prescribe medications. Clinical psychologists also help individuals explore, understand and interpret their situation.

Clinical psychologists often work with problems such as low mood, stress, anxiety and bereavement. Psychological approaches can also offer practical assistance in building on a person’s self management skills, eg. to increase their capacity to adhere to medical treatments or to lifestyle changes, to increase personal independence, to develop more effective social interaction skills, and to overcome fears.