Stress
Psychology Services, Auckland
SB Psychology offer a full range of both patient and referral services to help people manage and cope with stress.
What is Stress?
Stress is a normal human reaction that happens to everyone. In fact, the human body is designed to experience stress and react to it. When you experience changes or challenges (stressors), your body produces physical and mental responses. That’s stress.
Stress responses help your body adjust to new situations. Stress can be positive, keeping us alert, motivated and ready to avoid danger. For example, if you have an important test coming up, a stress response might help your body work harder and stay awake longer. But stress becomes a problem when stressors continue without relief or periods of relaxation.
What are the signs?
Some of the signs of stress include:
- Disbelief
- Feelings of fear, shock, anger, sadness, worry, numbness, or frustration
- Changes in appetite, energy, desires, and interests
- Difficulty sleeping or nightmares, concentrating, and making decisions
- Physical reactions, such as headaches, body pains, stomach problems, and skin rashes
- Worsening of chronic health problems
- Worsening of mental health conditions
- Increased use of alcohol, tobacco or other drugs
When do I get help?
If your quality of life is badly affected by these kinds of feelings, reach out for a confidential talk with Sarah today.
How can I cope?
- Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to news stories, including those on social media. It’s good to be informed but hearing about the traumatic event constantly can be upsetting. Consider limiting news to just a couple of times a day and disconnecting from phone, tv, and computer screens for a while.
- Take care of yourself. Eat healthy, exercise, get plenty of sleep, and give yourself a break if you feel stressed out.
- Take care of your body.
- Make time to unwind. Try to do some other activities you enjoy.
- Talk to others. Share your problems and how you are feeling and coping with a parent, friend, counselor, doctor or anyone else you feel comfortable with.
- Connect with others. Talk to people you trust about your concerns and how you are feeling.
- Connect with your community- If social distancing measures are in place, try connecting online, through social media, or by phone or mail.
- Avoid drugs and alcohol. These may seem to help, but they can create additional problems and increase the stress you are already feeling.
- Recognize when you need more help. If problems continue or you are thinking about suicide, call SB Psychology immediately for a confidential chat with Sarah.
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We are currently accepting patients, however you may need a referral from your current doctor before we can begin treatment.
DEPRESSION
Depression is a serious condition that affects your physical and mental health which can last for long periods of time without any apparent reason.
ANXIETY
Anxiety is a normal emotion that causes increased alertness, fear, and physical signs, such as a rapid heart rate.
STRESS
Stress is the feeling of being overwhelmed or unable to cope with mental or emotional pressure.
POST TRAUMATIC STRESS DISORDER
A particular set of reactions that can develop in people who have been through a traumatic event.
ADDICTION
Addiction is a physical or psychological need to do, take or use something, to the point where it could be harmful to you
SEXUAL ABUSE
Abusive sexual behaviour by one person upon another.
WORK RELATED INJURY
Work-related injuries can include physical injuries, psychological disorders or diseases.
RELATIONSHIP ISSUES
Isolating and managing relationship issues for a positive outcome.
OFFENCE FOCUSED REHABILITATION
Helping to develop life skills, provide counselling and support, and building constructive days, routines and reinforce good habits.
The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.
FAQ's
What is the difference between a Psychologist and a Psychiatrist?
Psychiatrists prescribe medication, psychologists can't. Psychiatrists diagnose illness, manage treatment and provide a range of therapies for complex and serious mental illness. Psychologists focus on providing psychotherapy (talk therapy) to help patients.
What can SB Psychology provide assistance with?
Sarah specialises in assessment and treatment with adult males and females, and young people (13-21). She provides assistance with:
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Stress and wellbeing
- Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
- Substance use and Addictions
- Sexual abuse
- Work related injury
- Relationship issues
- Offence focused rehabilitation
If you can't see what you are looking for, please get in touch.
How do I know it will work?
Sarah is passionate about helping people and works to create an atmosphere where her clients feel comfortable and safe. She helps her clients to develop insight into the distressing patterns in their life and works alongside to identify and empower her clients to create healthy choices and alternatives. Sarah takes a holistic yet practical approach with her clients and draws on a range of evidence-based psychological therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectic Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Schema Therapy, Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR). Sarah values the experiences each client brings and uses their unique qualities and strengths to bring about positive change and improve quality of life.
If you still aren't sure that SB Psychology Services if right for you, please get in touch for a confidential chat with Sarah today.
How do I get an appointment?
There are two ways this can happen.
If you are currently under the care of your doctor, ask them to send a referral to SB Psychology Services - just give them this web address!
If you are not under the care of a doctor, you may contact us directly however we may not be the service you require.
What can I expect in my first session?
Sarah will spend the initial session exploring what has prompted you to seek help and considering which approach will be best to help you achieve your goals or enhance your wellbeing. This involves finding out what is important to you, where you want to get to, your values and strengths as well as exploring your difficulties and the issue that has resulting in you deciding to seek help. Sarah will work from a collaborative and tailored therapy model that will help you get where you want to be.
How many sessions will I need?
Sarah will advise you at the start of therapy of the recommended number of sessions required to help you reach you goal.
How long are the appointments?
Sessions are 50 minutes in duration.
Can I bring a support person/whānau member?
It is important that you feel comfortable when you attend sessions. Support people and whānau are most welcome. Bringing them along, particularly to your first session can help alleviate any anxiety related to attending the session.
NOW is a great time to get in touch!
SB Psychology Services in Auckland are actively accepting referrals and patients.
Please get in touch to discuss how we can help.