DR SANGEETHA MAKIELAN
MD (Hons), FRANZCP
Consultant Psychiatrist Psychotherapist
Psychotherapy
Also known as ‘talk therapy, psychotherapy is the treatment of mental health conditions by talking through complex emotional challenges with a trained professional, like me.
Whether it’s an immediate issue, or long-standing and complex, you’re welcome to speak openly in a supportive environment where I will always remain objective, neutral, and non-judgmental.
I help children and adults with:
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Child behavioural issues
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Relationship issues
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The transition to motherhood
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Parental divorce
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Grief and loss
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Personality disorders
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School issues such as school refusal.
What to expect from a session:
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Psychotherapy can be conducted in an individual, family, couple, or group setting
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Sessions are typically held once a week but sometimes twice a week.
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Sessions should ideally be held consistently (same time, same day for weekly therapy).
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Both patient and therapist need to be actively involved for effective treatment
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Psychotherapy can be short-term, to deal with immediate issues, or it can continue for months or years to treat long-standing and complex issues.
A Safe Space
Psychotherapy is always confidential. While patients share personal feelings and thoughts, intimate physical contact with a therapist is never appropriate or acceptable. Building a trusting and respectful relationship between patient and therapist is key.
Individual Therapy
Type of psychotherapy in which a trained professional helps an individual to work through personal issues they have been facing using different types of therapy.
Family Therapy
Enables family members to express and explore difficult thoughts and emotions safely and understand each other’s experiences.
Couples Therapy
Can help you and your partner improve your relationship. If you are having relationship difficulties, you can seek couples therapy to help rebuild your relationship.
Play Therapy
Using toys, blocks, dolls, drawings and games to help young children recognise, identify and verbalise feelings. Through a combination of talk and play, it gives children the opportunity to understand and manage their conflicts, feelings and behaviours.