Counselling in WA14
South Manchester Therapy Room
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Dunham Massey WA14
Thank you for reading my profile. I am a warm, empathetic and compassionate CBT Psychotherapist, with a strong set of interpersonal skills. I am able to form a therapeutic alliance quickly, and have worked in Mental Health Services for 28 years. I have worked for the NHS with adults who have severe and enduring mental health difficulties, significant risks and co-morbidities since 1996. I am an enthusiastic and optimistic Therapist, and thoroughly enjoy my practice. I am fully registered with the BABCP and have up to date indemnity insurance. I completed my Family Interventions Training in Psychosis in May 2020.
Thank you for reading my profile. I am a warm, empathetic and compassionate CBT Psychotherapist, with a strong set of interpersonal skills. I am able to form a therapeutic alliance quickly, and have worked in Mental Health Services for 28 years. I have worked for the NHS with adults who have severe and enduring mental health difficulties, significant risks and co-morbidities since 1996. I am an enthusiastic and optimistic Therapist, and thoroughly enjoy my practice. I am fully registered with the BABCP and have up to date indemnity insurance. I completed my Family Interventions Training in Psychosis in May 2020.
See more therapy options for WA14
Suicidal Ideation Counsellors
How does therapy for suicidal ideation work?
Stress, depression, anxiety, or upsetting circumstances can give rise to suicidal thinking. Therapy can address the events at the core of an individual’s suffering. Understanding why a person may be suicidal can help the therapist and the patient discover alternative methods of coping. A person with suicidal ideation may be mired in catastrophic thinking, and treatment like cognitive behavioural therapy is a good choice for breaking such patterns. In addition, treatment such as acceptance and commitment therapy can help a person manage their distress through better emotion regulation.
Which therapies are best for suicidal ideation?
Specific approaches used by professionals include cognitive behavioural, dialectical behaviour, psychodynamic, acceptance and commitment therapies, among others. Cognitive behavioural and dialectical behaviour therapies are two widely used therapies that can help individuals with painful thoughts and past traumas. These therapies help an individual tolerate distress, regulate emotions, and not act on dangerous urges.
Are there specific medications to be combined with therapy?
The use of medication for suicidal thoughts must be aligned with the underlying cause; conditions such as depression, anxiety, and psychosis may be at the root of suicidal ideation. A psychiatrist may prescribe medications for symptoms, which may include antipsychotics such as aripiprazole or antidepressants such as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors.
How often and how long are therapy sessions for suicidal ideation?
As with any type of therapy, sessions depend on the individual. Patients may see improvement within 15 to 20 sessions, at an average of 50 minutes per session, while others may opt for 20 to 30 sessions over, perhaps, a six-month period. Still other patients, especially those with co-occurring conditions like major depression and anxiety, may need to continue sessions for up to 12 to 18 months. In some cases, residential treatment may be recommended for an individual who is judged to be at high risk of self-harm.