Health Blog

By Dr Sarah Lloyd, DLG Psychology, Springbank Clinic 

COVID-19 is affecting everyone’s mental health although the impact and severity of the distress will depend on many different individual and environmental factors. It’s important to normalise the experience of grief, sadness, anger and anxiety in these uncertain times. It’s okay to not be okay.  

Accessing therapy is one of many ways we can support our mental well-being.Specific aims of therapy vary from person to person, they may include; reducing the severity of difficult emotions such as sadness and anxiety, reducing the impact these emotions may be having on day to day life and sleep, creating a space for people to explore areas of ambivalence or confusion in their life and/or bolstering coping skills in the context of stressors such as a global pandemic.

In response to safe relating/physical distancing measures Springbank Clinic is currently offering a range of online services; this extends to individual therapy. 

Online therapy has always been a part of our practice for those unable to attend face to face sessions. As such we have established protocols already in place. Anecdotally we have found this medium does not have a significant impact on clinical outcomes and there is mounting evidence to suggest outcomes are comparable to face to face. We are continuing to liaise with other health professionals such as GPs, Psychiatrists and Dieticians as and when appropriate. 

We accept referrals from health care professionals as well as self-referrals. As a team; Dr Lindsay Gorrill, Dr Sarah Lloyd and Dr Lara Walford, offer evidence based therapies to adults and children. We are registered with all major insurance companies and also accept self-funding clients. We are happy to support people considering whether (online) therapy is right for them via a free consultation. If you are curious about therapy please get in touch; enquiries@dlgpsychology.co.uk.