Challenging problems ~ Motivating minds
Guided Self-help – Mental Health Support For Individuals
Are you finding it hard to consistently motivate yourself to use self-help materials to better your mental health?
Is your poor motivation to engage in self-care habits affecting your work performance, or home life?
By text, phone, or MS Teams meetings, you will be guided step by step by your YPS therapist to identify your goals, take action, keep motivated, and feel happier.
Created by our team of psychologists, once your need has been identified through consultation, and goals set, you will be guided through one of our online courses. You will also have access to our library of additional resources, and helped to keep on track with 18 points of contact with your dedicated therapist.
MISSION-DRIVEN
Bridging the gap
Our Guided Self-help program is a therapy-based service which bridges the gap between self-help and individual counselling, but why is it needed? Often, people have the best intentions of getting to grips with their mental health and accessing helpful information and online resources. However, after having started, they often stop before sufficient time has passed for benefits to be experienced.
It takes time, and practice to master any skill or habit. The same is true of bringing about positive changes in your mental health. It’s easy to get distracted after the initial novelty has worn off. However, with a little professional help, the right resources, and easy accessibility, you can overcome your barriers to motivation. Taking place online or by phone or text, this service offers accountability, encouragement and guidance through times when you may be tempted to slip back into unhelpful patterns.
“Rome wasn’t built in a day”
You wouldn’t expect to get a six-pack by going to the gym once or twice… it takes time, and practice to master skills and habits. The same is true of bringing about changes in mental health.
Why is it difficult for us to help ourselves or use mental health materials when we're feeling depressed or anxious?
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Poor motivation and learned helplessness
The reason we provide the Guided Self-help service to individuals is rooted in the knowledge and experience of our founding psychologists.
Lowered motivation tends to go hand-in-hand with depression. Learned helplessness is when the individual thinks that whatever they try, they will most likely fail. Those with anxiety may be more able to access online wellbeing resources but struggle to decide which area to concentrate on or have difficulty keeping to one course at once. Our therapists are here to support you if you have depression and /or anxiety.
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Overcoming mental barriers
Mental health materials created by our therapists and other experts in the field, can often lie dormant on people’s phones and computers. Our Guided Self-help service gives you access to digital mental health support through our website and raises your sense of confidence and motivation, which tends to be a barrier to positive mental health.
In line with the National Institute of Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines, facilitated self-help is effective in helping adults in the workplace with a range of mental ill health issues, including anxiety and depression. It is especially useful for people who have tried self-care approaches with no improvements in their condition after a considerable length of time.
Who does it help?
"1 in 6 people at work in the UK have a mental health problem"
Healthy Staff
People with Depression, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, and Panic Disorder… and of course your organisation, because mentally healthy staff are happy, productive, and successful.
Putting mental health First
Staff retention is greatest when employers put the mental health needs of their employees first. Those who enjoy good mental health, perform better, have higher attendance rates, are more engaged in their roles, are able to communicate more efficiently with their colleagues, and are better equipped to adapt to changes in the workplace.
What does it involve?
ready to reach new heights? Let's get there, together.
Our Guided Self-help service can be the key to unlocking the problem of non-action, and help you or your employees use the psychologist-created courses to overcome issues which affect you daily.
By text, phone, or MS Teams meetings, your dedicated YPS therapist will motivate you to take action. You will start learning new ways of improving your mood and reducing your stress.
Initially, you will have a 15-minute consultation on your area of need, goals, and time available, followed by phone, MS Teams, or text check-ins three times a week for six weeks. During this time, you will be encouraged to:
Identify personal goals, and what you would like to achieve
Choose and follow a YPS wellbeing course
Practice the skills taught
Progress towards wellbeing goals will be monitored by your YPS therapist. You will be helped to remove any barriers when following your chosen course, and use the strategies in your daily routine, to gain optimal mental health advantage.
Online questionnaires to help you identify your key area of need prior to working with your therapist
Initial 15 minute consultation to discuss area of need, goals, and suggested online course
Five to 10 minute telephone, MS Teams, or text check-in support, three times a week for 6 weeks with your dedicated YPS therapist
YPS Mental Health Therapists
Trained by a fully qualified and practicing psychologist, your dedicated therapist will guide you through the materials in one of the courses, motivate you to keep going, and help you on your journey to better mental health.
Cost
The Guided Self-help service is affordable at only £200, which includes the initial consultation and 18 telephone, MS Teams, or text conversations, plus access to our silver level membership for the duration of the therapy, with our compliments. More time can be made available to you if you wish to have longer with your therapist for a small, additional fee.
Are You Ready To Start?
What happens next?
It’s easy… click on the booking link.
Once your order has been placed, we will contact you to arrange your initial consultation.