New Directions Psychology
Dr. Leah Wallach - Psychologist
At some point in their lives many people feel overwhelmed or debilitated by
problems, lossess, and stresses or just don't feel right in themselves. There is solid evidence that psychological treatment can help people move on when their own efforts, support from friends, and time are not enough. Psychotherapy is confidential, safe, and caring. It's a good investment in oneself.
I am an American born and trained, dual citizen clinical psychologist committed to working collaboratively with my clients to help them deal with psychological,
behavioural and emotional problems; build emotional resilience; and enhance their well being and health. My work is informed by a sound understanding of basic psychological processes, training in a wide vareity of therapeutic aproaches, twenty years clinical experience, and a deep belief in people's capacity to heal. I offer individual assessment and treatment for adults, family psychoeducation, GP training and consultation, and small scale research consultation.
Some of the common problems and disorders I can help with:
Problems:
Anxiety - about what people think of you, about specific situations, about your own thoughts and feelings, about leaving the house, about relationships and trust, about many things, or just a feeling of dread
Panic Attacks
Intrusive thoughts and images
Feeling unable to recover from a traumatic event
Problems related to abuse or bullying
Feeling damaged by hurtful or threatening childhood experiences
Feeling low, hopeless, helpless, sad, irritable, ennervated, finding it difficult to motivate yourself
Difficulties in relationships and connecting to others
Problems with your sense of self
Feeling your emotions are running out of control
Difficulty controlling behaviours you want to control: for example problems with anger, alcohol or drugs, self harming, repeating the same mistakes in relationships
Sleep difficulties
Feeling stressed
Feeling stuck
Vague but chronic distress and unease
Diagnoses/Disorders:
Depression
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Unspecified trauma and stress related disorders
Adjustment disorders
Agoraphobia
Panic Attacks
Social Phobia - Social Anxiety
Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
Specific Phobias
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Personality Problems and disorders
Substance misuse disorders
Bipolar disorder
Insomnia
At present I am offering phone and online consultations and sessions only. Please contact me if you would like to discuss this way of working.