ADULT HEALTH & NEUROLOGY SERVICES
At The Lotus Psychology Practice, based in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire, our specialist health and neuropsychology service supports adults living with neurological conditions, long-term health conditions, and medically related difficulties, based in Berkhamsted, Hertfordshire and online. We recognise that physical health and emotional wellbeing are intertwinned, and psychological support can play an important role in adjustment, coping, and recovery.
WHAT CAN THERAPY HELP WITH?
We support adults experiencing psychological or emotional challenges related to:
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Neurological conditions (such as Stroke, Multiple Sclerosis, Epilepsy, Acquired Brain Injury, Functional Neurlogical Disorder)
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Chronic pain, chronic fatigue and persistent physical symptoms
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Long-term health conditions (cardiac, autoimmune, cancer, respiratory, diabetes)
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Adjustment to diagnosis, illness, or disability
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Health anxiety or fear about illness progression
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Emotional impact of medical treatment or trauma
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Changes in identity, independence, or confidence following illness
Psychological support can be helpful whether difficulties are recent, ongoing, or long-standing.
WORKING ALONGSIDE MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS
Psychological support is often most helpful when integrated with medical care. We may work collaboratively with:
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Neurologists and medical consultants
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Pain and rehabilitation teams
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GPs and specialist services
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Physiotherapists and allied health professionals
Our approach is:
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Evidence-based and formulation-driven
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Compassionate and collaborative
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Tailored to each individual’s needs and goals
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Focused on improving wellbeing and functioning
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Grounded in understanding the connection between mind and body
OUR CLINICAL APPROACH
OUR CARE PATHWAY
Prior to your first appointment, you will be asked to complete standardised and validated questionnaire measures, which are used to inform the assessment. A comprehensive psychological assessment is completed across the first two sessions. This helps us to develop a shared understanding of your current difficulties and includes:
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Your medical and psychological history
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The impact of your health condition on emotional wellbeing and daily life
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Current challenges, distress, and coping strategies
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Strengths, supports, and goals
Following an assessment, you will receive a full report, which includes individualised recommendations and resources, as well as an agreed therapeutic plan and individual goals. This summary can be shared with medical professionals to ensure multi-disciplinary care and rehabilitation.
Based on the assessment, we will agree the most appropriate therapeutic approach, tailored to you. Psychologists are trained across multiple therapeutic modalities, and the approaches are integrated based on an individuals unique needs. All therapies at The Lotus Psychology Practice are informed by scientific research and are and in line with National Institute for Health and Care Excellence guidelines.
