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Clinical and Health Psychology can assess and treat ward patients and their relatives experiencing psychological difficulties. Treatment specialties include cognitive-behavioural specialised treatments and pain management.
We also offer a number of outpatient and community clinics, including:
- Perinatal Mental Health Clinic - specialises in postnatal depression and maternal mood, parent-infant difficulties, adjustment and preparing for parenthood in pregnancy.
- Prematurity Clinic - specialises in assisting parents adjustment to the many issues associated with a premature birth, including optimising infant emotional and physical responsiveness.
- Medical Clinic - specialises in the relationship between psychological and medical issues, as well as health promotion.
Time limited treatment is provided. Crisis referrals and long-term support cannot be accommodated.
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We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities.