We are pleased to introduce to you Kate our appointed Mental Health Practitioner. Kate joined the practice in December 2023.
Kate can see patients with the following conditions/concerns:
• Patients who are not currently receiving treatment or therapy
• Symptoms or people with diagnoses of psychotic illnesses
• Anxiety
• OCD traits
• Autism
• Phobias
• Low mood/depression
• PTSD
• Stress
• Negative thoughts/rumination
• Frequent mood changes
• Eating issues/eating disorders
• Self-harming behaviours
• Personality disorders
• Suicidal thoughts
Unfortunately, Kate is unable to see:
• Patients who are seeking medication only, medication reviews or
adjustments
• Patients who are already receiving talking therapies or treatment (including from private providers)
• Patients who are under secondary mental health care (e.g. Recovery team/crisis team etc.) Please contact the team directly to discuss any concerns.
• Under 18s
• Patients with a confirmed diagnosis of dementia
There are also lots of resources to help you self-manage and support you.
Below are some links:
www.iapt-bristol.awp.nhs.uk/
www.mind.org.uk
www.nhs.uk/livewell
www.ntw.nhs.uk