For clients
When Should You Consider a Psychological Assessment?
A psychological assessment is a structured process conducted by a qualified psychologist or therapist to understand an individual’s mental health, cognitive functioning, personality or emotional well-being. It can help identify underlying conditions, guide treatment planning, and inform decisions in clinical, educational, insurance, or medico-legal contexts. At PLE Health, our clinicians provide psychological assessments across a wide range of needs,…
Read MoreWhat is Trauma-Informed Therapy?
Trauma-informed therapy is an approach to psychological care that recognises the widespread impact of trauma and understands how traumatic experiences can shape a person’s emotional wellbeing, behaviour, relationships, and sense of safety. Rather than asking “What is wrong with this person?”, trauma-informed therapy reframes the question to “What has happened to this person, and how has it affected…
Read MoreWhat is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based psychological therapy that clinicians widely use to help people understand and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour. Organisations such as NICE recommend CBT and clinicians commonly use it within the NHS, private healthcare, insurance and medico-legal settings. Many clinicians describe CBT as a practical, structured approach to…
Read MoreTypes of Therapy Explained: A Complete Guide
Understanding the different types of psychological therapy can help you make informed decisions about your mental health. At PLE Health, we provide a wide range of evidence-based therapies for adults, young people and children, across clinical, insurance, and medico-legal settings. This guide explains the most common therapies, how they work and what they can help with, so you can choose the approach…
Read MorePolyvagal Informed Therapy explained
What is Polyvagal Informed Therapy? Polyvagal Informed Therapy is a therapeutic approach based on Polyvagal Theory, which distinguished scientist Dr. Stephen Porges introduced to the scientific community in 1995. This therapy provides a neurobiological understanding of the structure and hierarchy of the nervous system, showing how the brain and body interact to produce emotions and…
Read MoreCommon Eating Disorders: Signs, Effects and Recovery Tips
Understanding Eating Disorders Eating disorders are serious mental health conditions that affect both body and mind. They are not about food alone – they often stem from anxiety, trauma or low self-esteem. Common types include: Anorexia Nervosa: Extreme restriction, fear of weight gain and distorted body image. Bulimia Nervosa: Binge eating followed by purging, laxatives,…
Read MoreHow irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) relates to mental health
IBS and how it relates to mental health? Irritable Bowel Syndrome, or IBS, is a common condition affecting the digestive system, often characterised by symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, gas, diarrhoea, or constipation. While the exact cause of IBS isn’t fully understood, we know that it’s a functional disorder, meaning the gut appears structurally…
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