Clinical psychology helps understand and transform thoughts, emotions and behaviours to improve emotional wellbeing. Seeking it isn't weakness, it's self-care.
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Key takeaways
- Clinical psychology treats mild and severe distress
- You don't need to be in crisis to benefit
- Several therapeutic approaches exist
- Therapy is confidential and personalised
- Lasting changes require commitment and time
What clinical psychology is
The branch that evaluates, diagnoses and treats emotional, behavioural and relational problems. Based on scientific evidence and using different techniques per case and person.
When to seek a psychologist
- Persistent anxiety or sadness
- Difficulty sleeping or concentrating
- Life crises (grief, breakup, job change)
- Eating disorders
- Difficult interpersonal relationships
- Feelings of emptiness or stagnation
Main approaches
- Cognitive-behavioural: identifies and modifies patterns
- Psychodynamic: explores unconscious roots
- Humanistic: focuses on personal growth
- Systemic: addresses family or couple relations
- EMDR and third generation: trauma and mindfulness
Impact on wellbeing
Therapy not only relieves symptoms but improves emotional regulation, self-knowledge, relationships and decision-making. Impact often lasts long-term.
Myths to bust
- 'Going to a psychologist is for the weak' — false
- 'Only needed in crisis' — false
- 'Useless without medication' — false
- 'Always long-term' — depends on case
- 'Self-help books are enough' — only complementary
Do you need psychological support?
The psychology team at Clínica Eupnea Palamós-Girona offers individual therapy with several therapeutic approaches.
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