Psychological Treatments
PCN Services offers a range of evidence-based psychological treatments and counselling including cognitive-behaviour therapy (CBT); trauma focused therapies; eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR); schema therapy, acceptance commitment therapy (ACT); mindfulness-based therapies; solution-focused brief therapy (SBFT); and affect regulation therapy.
As a highly-trained psychologist, Janice has a keen understanding of which treatment - or combination of therapies - will assist each individual client working in collaboration.
She has experience across the board, with a particular interest in helping couples navigate through difficult times in their relationship, assisting clients work through narcissistic abuse as well as various forms of trauma.
What is EMDR
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. It is a procedure used in psychological therapy to help reduce the impact of experiences from the past that intrude on your present-day life. Often, these experiences from the past involve a 'Big T' trauma such as PTSD, combat trauma, sexual assault, abuse, an accident, or a natural disaster or a 'little T' trauma such as losing your job, separation, moving cities. Even though the trauma may have occurred many months or even years ago, you still feel its impact in your daily life through posttraumatic symptoms including intrusive memories, flashbacks, reliving experiences, emotional flooding or numbing, nightmares, anxiety, low self-esteem, feeling cutoff from others, being hypervigilant or easily startled, and difficulty moving on with your life.
EMDR has also been used to help people deal with anxiety, panic, grief issues, reactions to physical illness, attachment wounds and many other conditions where strong emotions are associated with life experiences.
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy
Virtual reality therapy uses immersive technology to simulate real-life situations and environments. By using a VR headset, patients can experience scenarios that trigger their anxiety, phobias, or PTSD in a safe and controlled environment. This allows them to confront their fears and learn coping mechanisms in a way that traditional therapy cannot provide.
How Does Virtual Reality Therapy Work?
During a virtual reality therapy session, patients wear a VR headset and interact with a computer-generated environment. The therapist controls the simulation and can adjust the scenario to fit the patient’s needs. For example, if a patient has a fear of flying, the therapist can simulate a plane ride and gradually increase the intensity of the experience as the patient becomes more comfortable.
Why Choose Virtual Reality Therapy?
Virtual reality therapy has several advantages over traditional therapy:
It provides a safe and controlled environment for patients to confront their fears.
It allows patients to practice coping mechanisms in a realistic setting.
It can be more cost-effective than traditional therapy in the long run.
It can be more engaging and enjoyable for patients, leading to better outcomes.
Are you struggling with a fear that complicates your life or stops you from doing what you want to do? Perhaps you are afraid of flying, heights, snakes, spiders, dogs, having injections/needles or enclosed spaces (claustrophobia).
A phobia is an anxiety disorder, defined by a persistent, excessive and unreasonable fear of an object or situation. If you have a phobia you might avoid your feared situation/object or endure it with intense anxiety. The anxiety and avoidance can cause significant distress and be debilitating.
Would you like to overcome your fears to help you live life to the full?
Do you want to feel free to make the choices about where you go and what you do, feel less stressed and more in control?
Committed to providing quality psychological services to treat specific phobias, PCN Services - Phobia Clinic uses evidence-based methods including cutting-edge virtual reality technology.
You can book in for an initial 50 minute consultation for an assessment of your phobia and how it impacts your life, resulting in a treatment plan that is tailored to suit your needs and goals.
If you’re interested in trying virtual reality therapy for your mental health concerns, Janice is here to help. She can guide you through the process and help you achieve your goals.
How many virtual reality therapy sessions will I need?
The number of sessions required will depend on your individual needs and goals. Your therapist will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan.
Virtual reality therapy is an exciting new approach to mental health treatment that offers many benefits over traditional therapy. At PCN Services, Janice is committed to providing patients with the latest and most effective treatments available.