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  • Psychotherapy is the treatment of mental disorders by psychological rather than medical means

    Psychotherapy refers to a range of treatments that can help with mental health problems, emotional challenges, and some psychiatric disorders. It aims to enable patients, or clients, to understand their feelings, and what makes them feel positive, anxious, or depressed.

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  • Counselling. . . . the provision of professional assistance and guidance in resolving personal or psychological problems.

    The counselling process is a planned, structured dialogue between a counsellor and a client. • It is a cooperative process in which a trained professional helps a person called the client to identify sources of difficulties or concerns that he or she is experiencing.

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  • Psychometric tests are a standard and scientific method used to measure individuals' mental capabilities and behavioural style.

    The ability to measure these characteristics enhances decision making for recruitment and selection, individual and team development, organizational change and career directions.

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  • Hypnotherapy can assist with addictions, anxiety, phobias, substance abuse including tobacco, undesirable spontaneous behaviors, and bad habits..

    Hypnotherapy is a type of complementary medicine in which hypnosis is used to create a state of focused attention and increased suggestibility during which positive suggestions and guided imagery are used to help individuals deal with a variety of concerns and issues.

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  • Acupuncture is the ancient art of healing developed over thousands of years as part of the traditional medicine of China, Japan and other Eastern countries.

    Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles into the skin at specific points in order to restore the natural movement of Qi to bring the body into a balanced state of being.

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Acupuncture

Acupuncture is an ancient Chinese medical procedure involving the insertion and the manipulation of needles at any of more than 360 points in the human body. It is Applied to relieve pain during surgery or in rheumatic conditions, and to treat many other illnesses, acupuncture is used today in most hospitals in China and by some private practitioners in Japan and elsewhere, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

Acupressure, a variant in which the practitioner uses manipulation rather than penetration to alleviate pain or other symptoms, is in widespread use in Japan and has begun to find adherents in the U.S. Also known as Shiatsu, acupressure is administered by pressing with the fingertips—and sometimes the elbows or knees—along a complex network of trigger points in the patient's body.

Acupuncture has proved beneficial in many forms of psychiatric illnesses and mental disorders such as neurasthenia, psychoneuroses, schizophrenia, mental depression, behaviour problems of children, drug addictions, mental states associated with old age, epilepsy and space occupying lesions of the brain.

Furthermore, acupuncture treatment is beneficial in treating insomnia, fits, hyperexcitability and anxiety, forgetfulness, auditory hallucinations, hysteria, sexual impotence, ejaculatio praecox (premature ejaculation) to name a few.


Frequently Asked Questions

What is acupuncture?

Acupuncture is the ancient art of healing developed over thousands of years as part of the traditional medicine of China, Japan and other Eastern countries.

According to traditional Oriental philosophy, physical and mental health is dependant on the movement of the body's natural energy- known as Qi. It is believed that Qi circulates evenly through a number of channels beneath the skin. When the movement of Qi becomes disrupted, illness may occur. This natural movement of Qi may be disrupted by a number of factors, including emotional states (for example, prolonged grief, anger or fear), overwork, poor diet, infections, trauma or hereditary factors.

Acupuncture involves the insertion of very fine needles into the skin at specific points in order to restore the natural movement of Qi to bring the body into a balanced state of being.

Acupuncture is a holistic treatment:
Treatment with acupuncture will address not only the symptoms of a particular illness but also the underlying factors which have may have contributed to the development of the illness. Acupuncture may be considered a holistic form of medicine as it works to improve the overall well-being of the patient, rather than simply focusing on the isolated treatment of specific symptoms. This philosophy is illustrated by an ancient Chinese medical proverb:

"Treat the root as well as the branches"


How does acupuncture work?

It is traditionally believed that acupuncture works via affecting the movement of Qi ('Energy') and Xue (Blood) through discrete channels, or meridians.

Several Western theories have been posited as to how acupuncture works. One explanation is that acupuncture stimulates the body to produce certain naturally-occurring chemicals within the body known as endorphins, which inhibit pain and increase feelings of well-being.

The "Gate Theory" posits a second explanation for the analgesic effects of acupuncture, suggesting that pain impulses are blocked from reaching the spinal cord or brain at various "gates" to these areas. Since a majority of acupuncture points are either located near, or connected to neural structures, this theory suggests that acupuncture stimulates the nervous system to "shut the gate" to the sensation of pain.

Scientific research indicates that acupuncture points are located at areas of decreased electrical resistance.


Do I have to believe in it for it to work?

It is not necessary to believe in acupuncture for it to work. Acupuncture can work on animals and on small children - who cannot be instructed to "believe" in acupuncture!


What happens in a treatment?

During an acupuncture session, the acupuncturist will ask certain questions about the complaint in order to assess where to place the acupuncture needles.

Needles may be left in place for varying amounts of time, depending on the effect required, from a few minutes to twenty or thirty minutes.

Alongside acupuncture, other techniques derived from Traditional Chinese Medicine may be used. These include massage, cupping (the use of suction cups placed on the skin), moxabustion (the burning of the herb mugwort (artemisia vulgaris) at specific points), and electro-acupunctuure, the stimulation of certain points with a very low electrical current. These techniques are generally used for pain relief.


What should I expect on my first visit?

The initial session may take slightly longer than subsequent sessions. A detailed case history will be taken in order to ascertain the underlying pattern of disharmony.

The pulses on both wrists will be felt in order to assess rhythm, strength and various pulse qualities. The colour and coating of the tongue will also be observed. This information will be used to tailor the treatment specifically to the individual.


What does acupuncture feel like?

Acupuncture needles are very fine and bear little resemblance to needles used for blood tests or injections.

When the needle is inserted, a sensation is elicited which is often described as a tingling sensation, or a dull ache. During treatment patients commonly experience a pleasant feeling of deep relaxation- some even fall asleep!


Are there any contraindications for acupuncture?

There are several contraindications for acupuncture. These include:

  • Haemophilia
  • Certain acupuncture points and needle manipulations may not be used during pregnancy
  • Severe psychotic conditions or those under the influence of drugs or alcohol

  • Is acupuncture safe?

    Yes, acupuncture is a safe treatment. Acupuncture needles are sterile and disposable: each needle is only used once.

    All members of the British Acupuncture Council observe a Code of Practice which lays down stringent standards of hygiene and sterilization for needles and other equipment. These procedures have been approved by the Department of Health and provide protection against the transmission of infectious diseases.


    How many treatments will I need?

    The frequency and number of treatments required will very from patient to patient. Some symptoms may be relieved after a single session, while others may take four to ten treatments.

    As a general rule, acute problems usually respond more quickly, while chronic problems of longstanding duration may take longer. While a specific problem is being worked on, you may visit your acupuncturist once or twice a week and gradually reduce the frequency to once or twice a month.

    For maintenance of good health, it is traditional in China to have acupuncture at the change of every season (4 times a year).


    Can children receive acupuncture?

    Acupuncture is a safe treatment for children.

    Small children will not be required to sit still for very long as needles are generally left in place for a much shorter time.


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    The following issues, mild or not, indicate whether a professional is required to help resolve these. Third-party intervention generally does not necessarily mean an in depth therapy. In some cases a simple consultation would be adequate. If you present with one or more of the issues listed below, you may want to consider visiting your general practitioner. That is, to understand and become more knowledgeable of the way medical issues could play a role in your distress in one or more issues listed below, you could be prompted to visit your General Practitioner. Together with this we recommend you to see a mental health professional as well.

  • If harmony in your family or in your relationship has been disturbed (even in the case of one that does not exist).
  • If you have been living devoid of happiness and contentment over a period of time.
  • If you are feeling tired constantly or have difficulty in falling asleep (partly due to medical issues, work related, or jet lag).
  • If you have been feeling low or in a bad mood over a period of time.
  • If you feel helpless or hopeless over a period of time, or if you feel bad about yourself; hate, blame, or despise yourself; feeling that you "want to put an end to all this".
  • If you often experience anger, or hear people tell you that you are angry very often
  • If you feel that you are losing control (shouting, or being pre-occupied with what other people say or do or may be doing; or if people accuse you of assuming too much control.
  • If you behave in a manner that is not work related or otherwise objectively necessary. Such behaviors may be related to cleaning or eating; or thinking often about one particular thing, such as eating, or the way you look - as examples.
  • If people tell you that you have a drinking problem or if you feel that you sometimes drink alcohol to get rid of a problem. The same is true of other chemical substances.
  • If you feel that sometimes you have a problem concentrating, keeping track of your thoughts, or being productive, over a period of time.
  • If you often experience internal tension, either psychological or physical (e.g., being on-guard, alert, or fearful/anxious) or in your body (muscle tension, headache, butterflies in the stomach, difficulties in breathing, tension in your chest, etc.), and the tension is not (only) due to a well-defined issue such as heart disease.
  • If you sometimes feel as if you are going mad; if you feel extreme fear related to a particular event or issue (even when there is a real danger involved).
  • If you went through a traumatic or dramatic event (even a minor one).
  • If the word "failure" seem to appear too often in your life or thoughts.
  • If you or someone very close to you behaves in a way that simply feels weird.
  • If you sometimes feel that your thoughts are running "fantastically" and you feel exhausted but still your thoughts continue to run. (This is NOT to say: if you are intelligent, then you need help. Think about the exhaustion.)