Our training and consultancy services, led by Chartered Clinical Psychologists, offer a holistic approach to enhancing performance and well-being in various settings. With a deep understanding of human behavior and mental health, we provide tailored solutions that empower individuals, teams, and organisations to thrive.
Our training programs are designed to equip participants with practical skills and strategies to navigate the complexities of modern life and work.
From stress management and resilience building to effective communication and conflict resolution, each program is meticulously crafted to address specific needs and goals.
Through engaging workshops, seminars, and interactive sessions, participants gain valuable insights and tools to enhance their personal and professional lives.
We offer consultancy services to organisations seeking to optimize their performance and well-being strategies.
Drawing on our expertise in clinical psychology, we collaborate closely with stakeholders to assess needs, develop tailored interventions, and implement sustainable solutions.
Whether it's improving workplace culture, enhancing team dynamics, or promoting mental health awareness, we provide comprehensive support to drive positive change.
- Mental Health Promotion and Awareness
- Stress Management and Resilience Building
- Work-Life Balance and Well-being Initiatives
- Conflict Resolution and Communication Skills
- Psychological Assessment and Intervention Planning
Our approach is grounded in evidence-based practices and informed by the latest research in psychology. We prioritise collaboration, empathy, and cultural sensitivity to ensure that our services are relevant and effective in diverse contexts. By fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, we empower individuals and organisations to unlock their full potential and thrive in today's fast-paced world.
Partnering with Chartered Clinical Psychologists for training and consultancy services offers numerous benefits, including:
- Access to expert knowledge and guidance from qualified professionals.
- Tailored interventions and solutions designed to meet specific needs and goals.
- Enhanced performance, well-being, and resilience across individuals and teams.
- Improved communication, teamwork, and ultimately organisational effectiveness.
- Long-term sustainability through evidence-based practices and ongoing support.
By prioritising mental health and performance, we can create environments that foster growth, collaboration, and innovation, ultimately leading to happier, healthier, and more productive lives.
Specialist Training and Clinical Supervision for Support Workers and Professional Teams working with individuals who have suffered traumatic brain injuries (TBI).
Support workers and professional teams working with individuals who have experienced a TBI face a multitude of challenges, both psychological and behavioral, in their day-to-day interactions. To address these challenges effectively and ensure the delivery of high-quality care, specialized training and supervision are essential.
The primary goal is to equip professional with the necessary skills and knowledge to manage psychological and behavioral difficulties encountered in their work. This includes:
1. Quality Assurance: Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, ethical services to clients by reviewing and monitoring clinical practice in line with relevant professional guidelines and standards.
2. Emotional Support: Providing emotional support and debriefing to supervisees, particularly in relation to challenging or distressing clinical cases, to prevent burnout and enhance well-being.
3. Reflective Practice: Encouraging reflective practice as a means of deepening understanding, promoting critical thinking, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
4. Professional Accountability: Promoting accountability and ethical decision-making by discussing and addressing ethical dilemmas, boundary issues, and professional responsibilities.
Support workers and professional teams working with individuals who have experienced a TBI often encounter various challenges and issues in their day-to-day work.. These challenges can impact the well-being of both the clients and the caregivers. Some common issues include:
1. Behavioral Challenges: Individuals with TBI may exhibit challenging behaviours such as aggression, impulsivity, irritability, and mood swings. These behaviours can be difficult to manage and may require specialised training and strategies to address effectively.
2. Communication Difficulties: TBI can affect communication skills, leading to difficulties in expressing thoughts and understanding information. Support workers may need to employ alternative communication methods and techniques to effectively communicate with their clients.
3. Cognitive Impairments: TBI often results in cognitive impairments such as memory problems, attention deficits, and executive dysfunction. Support workers may need to adapt their approach and provide additional support to help individuals with TBI manage daily tasks and activities.
4. Emotional and Psychological Issues: TBI can have a significant impact on emotional and psychological well-being, leading to issues such as depression, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation. Support workers may need to provide emotional support, counselling, and access to mental health services to address these issues effectively.
5. Physical Disabilities: In addition to cognitive and emotional challenges, individuals with TBI may also experience physical disabilities such as mobility issues, sensory impairments, and chronic pain. Support workers may need to assist with activities of daily living, provide mobility aids, and coordinate with healthcare professionals to address physical health needs.
6. Social Isolation: TBI can affect social skills and relationships, leading to social isolation and loneliness. Support workers may need to facilitate social interactions, provide opportunities for community engagement, and offer emotional support to help individuals with TBI maintain social connections and relationships.
7. Family and Caregiver Stress: TBI can place a significant burden on family members and caregivers, who may experience stress, burnout, and feelings of frustration or guilt. Support workers may need to provide support and respite care to caregivers, as well as educate them about TBI and coping strategies.
8. Access to Services and Resources: Individuals with TBI may face barriers to accessing healthcare, rehabilitation services, and community support resources. Support workers may need to advocate for their clients, navigate complex systems, and coordinate care to ensure they receive the services and support they need.
Addressing these issues requires a multidisciplinary approach, with support workers collaborating closely with healthcare professionals, therapists, social workers, and other members of the care team. Training and supervision programs can help support workers develop the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to effectively support individuals with TBI and their families.
Several techniques have been found to be effective in supporting individuals with TBI, including relaxation training, education and coping skill enhancement, problem-solving training, and positive reframing of negative thoughts training.
The training is delivered in a tailored approach, typically in group settings to facilitate peer learning and collaboration. The content is designed to be interactive and practical, allowing participants to apply their learning directly to their work.
The training is delivered in a tailored approach, typically in group settings to facilitate peer learning and collaboration. The content is designed to be interactive and practical, allowing participants to apply their learning directly to their work.
The training is delivered in a tailored approach, typically in group settings to facilitate peer learning and collaboration. The content is designed to be interactive and practical, allowing participants to apply their learning directly to their work.
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Approaching a clinical psychologist for therapy can be an important step toward improving your mental health and overall well-being. As you consider seeking therapy, it's natural to have questions and uncertainties.
Let's delve into what you can generally expect when approaching HPS for therapy:
Initial Contact:
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Initial Consultation: Setting the Foundation for Your Journey Towards Healing
This pivotal session marks the beginning of your journey towards healing and personal growth. The consultation last 20 minutes. During this time we'll work together to lay the groundwork for our therapeutic relationship and gain a deeper understanding of your concerns, goals, and hopes for therapy.
1. Establishing Rapport (5 minutes):
During the first few minutes of our session, we'll focus on building rapport and establishing a safe, trusting environment. We encourage you to share any questions or concerns you have about therapy, as well as any expectations or fears you may be experiencing. Together, we'll create a foundation of mutual respect and collaboration, essential for our work together.
2. Understanding Your Concerns (5 minutes):
Next, we'll delve into the reasons that brought you to therapy. This is your opportunity to share your story, experiences, and any challenges or struggles you've been facing. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, trauma, or any other concern, your voice matters, andwe are here to listen without judgment.
3. Exploring Goals and Expectations (5 minutes):
As we gain insight into your concerns, we'll begin to explore your goals and expectations for therapy. What would you like to achieve through our work together? Whether you're seeking symptom relief, personal growth, improved relationships, or a deeper understanding of yourself, your goals will shape the direction of our sessions and guide our collaborative efforts.
4. Discussing Therapeutic Approaches (3 minutes):
We'll briefly introduce you to the therapeutic approach/es that would benefit you during the course of therapy. Depending on your needs and preferences, we may incorporate techniques from cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, or others. Together, we'll tailor our approach to best meet your unique circumstances and goals.
5. Addressing Logistics and Next Steps (2 minutes):
Before our time concludes, we'll address any logistical questions or concerns you may have, such as scheduling, fees, confidentiality, and office policies. We want to ensure that you feel informed and comfortable navigating the practical aspects of therapy. Additionally, we'll discuss our next steps. Then, The Harmonia Team will be in touch with you to schedule our next session for an initial assessment and request that you sign forms and complete questionnaires if you decide to move forward.
At the end of our 20-minute consultation, our hope is that you'll feel heard, understood, and empowered to take the next steps in your journey towards healing. Remember, you're not alone in this process—we're here to support you every step of the way. Together, we'll embark on a path of growth, resilience, and transformation.
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New laws relating to General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) come into effect from 25 May 2018. The purpose of GDPR is to provide a set of standardised data protection laws across all EU member countries. This document sets out how Harmonia Psychology Solutions Ltd. complies with these laws.
Dr Marta de Madariaga Lopez is the data controller for Harmonia Psychology Solutions Ltd.
Harmonia Psychology Solutions Ltd.processes the following personal data from clients:
* Personal data: basic contact information: name, address, email, contact number, video conference ID (if online therapy), name and contact information for next of kin, and GP contact details.
* Sensitive personal data: Therapy records (therapist notes, letters, reports and/or outcome measures).
* If you complete a web-based enquiry form, we will also collect any information you provide to us as well as your internet protocol (IP) address. This is automatically supplied by the website software used to offer the form. All web services used by Harmonia Psychology Solutions Ltd. are verified by themselves as GDPR compliant.
If you are referred by your health insurance provider, we will also collect and process personal data provided by that organisation. This includes basic contact information, referral information, and health insurance policy number and authorisation for psychological treatment.
Harmonia Psychology Solutions Ltd. has a legitimate interest in using the personal data and sensitive personal data we collect to provide health care and treatment. The data collected is necessary for us to provide psychological therapy to clients.
We may also ask for information on how you found our service for the purpose of our own marketing research. No information you provide is passed on without your consent. We will never sell your information to others.
At Harmonia Psychology Solutions Ltd. we take your privacy seriously. We will only use your personal information to provide the services you have requested from us.
If you do not provide the personal information requested, then we may be unable to provide a service to you.
We will only store your personal information for as long as it is required. Basic contact information held on a mobile phone is deleted at the end of therapy.
The sensitive personal data defined above is stored for a period of 7 years after the end of therapy. After this time, this data is deleted at the end of each calendar year.
We use the information we collect to:
Provide our services to you.
Process payment for such services.
Send you information about our services that might be of interest to you. You have the right to opt-out at any time, and request that your personal contact information is deleted to prevent future proactive contact from ourselves.
We hold information about each of our clients and the therapy they receive in confidence. This means that we will not normally share your personal information with anyone else. However, there are exceptions to this when there may be need for liaison with other parties:
If you are referred by your health insurance provider, or otherwise claiming through a health insurance policy to fund therapy, then we will share appointment schedules with that organisation for the purposes of billing. We may also share information with that organisation to provide treatment updates.
In cases where treatment has been instructed by a solicitor, relevant clinical information from therapy records will be shared with legal services as required and with your written consent.
In exceptional circumstances, we might need to share personal information with relevant authorities:
When there is need-to-know information for another health provider, such as your GP or Psychiatrist.
When disclosure is in the public interest, to prevent a miscarriage of justice or where there is a legal duty, for example a Court Order.
When the information concerns risk of harm to the client, or risk of harm to another adult or a child. We will discuss such a proposed disclosure with you unless we believe that to do so could increase the level of risk to you or to someone else.
We will not share your personal information with third-parties for marketing purposes.
Personal information is minimised in phone and email communication. Sensitive personal data will be sent to clients in an email attachment that is password protected. Harmonia Psychology Solutions Ltd. will never use open or insecure Wi-Fi networks to send any personal data.
We use Transport Layer Security (TLS) to encrypt and protect email traffic. If your email service does not support TLS, you should be aware that any emails we send or receive may not be protected in transit.
We will also monitor any emails sent to us, including file attachments, for viruses or malicious software. Please be aware that you have a responsibility to ensure that any email you send is within the bounds of the law.
Should you choose to contact us using an email link, or our contact form none of the data that you supply will be stored by this website or passed to / be processed by any of the third party data processors.
Instead the data will be collated into an email and sent to us over the Transport Layer Security (TLS).
Should you choose not to consent to us using your contact details in any form submitted, please contact us by phone or direct email.
This website is hosted by 3rd party servers located in the EU which are compliant with EU legislation.
Personal information is also stored on office computers (cloud). These are password protected. Malware and antivirus protection is installed on all computing devices. Mobile devices are protected with a passcode/thumbprint scanner and mobile security.
You have a right to access the information we hold about you.
We will usually share this with you within 30 days of receiving a request.
There may be an admin fee for supplying the information to you.
We may request further evidence from you to check your identity.
A copy of your personal information will usually be sent to you in a permanent form (that is, a printed copy).
You have a right to get your personal information corrected if it is inaccurate.
You can complain to a regulator. If you think that we haven’t complied with data protection laws, you have a right to lodge a complaint with the Information Commissioner’s Office.
Harmonia Psychology Solutions Ltd. reserves the right to refuse a request to delete a client’s personal information where this constitutes therapy records. Therapy records are retained for a period of 7 years in accordance with the guidelines and requirements for record keeping by The British Psychological Society (BPS; 2000)[1]and The Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC; 2017)[2].
Dr Marta de Madariaga Lopez
Consultant Clinical Psychologist & Director
May 2018
[1]The British Psychological Society (2000). Clinical Psychology and Case Notes: Guidance on Good Practice. Leicester: Division of Clinical Psychology, BPS.
[2]Health and Care Professions Council (2017). Confidentiality – guidance for registrants. London: HCPC.
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Harmonia Psychology Solutions Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales, Company Number 08907741
Registered address: 31 Crescent Drive North, Brighton, England, BN2 6SP