Understanding and Treating Stress
We understand that everyone responds to stress differently. You may have gone through overwhelming difficulties that felt too much to handle on your own. Or you may find it challenging to process even the most minor stressful situations, allowing them to hinder your happiness.
We know that living with stress can become unbearable. It can leave you so drained that managing the pressures of daily living becomes almost impossible. You may be overwhelmed by your responsibilities, feeling like you have grown tired of relationships, work, and even things you used to enjoy. If this describes you, Priory can help you feel better and rediscover the joy of living.
With our help, you can change how things are right now for the better. Regardless of your situation or how hard things may seem, accessing the right treatment at Priory can make a huge difference in how you feel and deal with your problem with stress. Rather than just trying to make it through the day, you deserve to feel like you can manage and derive pleasure from life.
Our experts are skilled at treating stress by addressing your symptoms and providing you with building blocks for a brighter future. Your path to recovery begins the moment you reach out to us, and we will partner with you to deliver our proven and effective programmes.
Helping you to live a more manageable, fulfilling life
With the appropriate care programme, you can make positive changes in how you feel and look forward to a happier life ahead. The goal of our specialist stress service is to assist you in overcoming your specific symptoms and discovering an improved way of living. This includes teaching you coping skills to alleviate your symptoms and minimise the likelihood of future relapse.
Here, we can help you know what stress looks like, understand how it affects your life, and the steps we can take together on your path to recovery.
Signs and Symptoms of Stress
It is crucial for you to be aware of the signs indicating that your stress levels are becoming unmanageable, and you need to seek help immediately.
The following are some of the most common symptoms of stress. If you experience any of these, Priory’s stress treatment may be able to help.
You may also experience:
- Insomnia
- Frequent exhaustion
- Lack of motivation/productivity
- Headaches or backache
- Low self-esteem
- Indigestion or weight loss/gain
If left untreated, stress can escalate over time, leading to various unpleasant and persistent symptoms. These can worsen to the extent that they adversely affect your long-term physical and emotional health, developing into mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. Our team of mental health experts will address the specific triggers that cause and exacerbate your stress and work on strengthening your coping skills to help you better manage daily life.
Treatment Options for Stress
The type of stress treatment programme that will bring you the most benefit takes into account your personal circumstances and the severity of your stress symptoms. We provide stress treatment at our wellbeing centres in three different ways:
- Outpatient treatment
Weekly one-hour long therapy sessions at one of our hospitals or wellbeing centres
- Day care programmes
Weekly half or full-day therapy sessions of structured, ongoing support
- Inpatient treatment
An intensive programme that requires a residential stay at one of our treatment centres where 24-hour support is available
We ensure that our stress therapy programmes are delivered in a safe, supportive, and highly therapeutic environment. Our stress treatment counselling is offered in a range of formats to meet specific individual requirements, including one-to-one therapy, group therapy, and family/couples therapy.
Personalised stress treatment tailored to your needs
Our stress treatment programmes are tailored to meet your specific needs. Our comprehensive and personalised care package is designed to give you the best chance of a healthier and happier future.
Our expert mental health team will carefully examine your current situation, stress triggers, and desired results and collaborate with you to create a stress counselling programme you are happy with.
Stress is treatable, and you can significantly alleviate its symptoms just like others in situations similar to yours have done. Through stress recovery counselling, you will learn how to manage your worries so you no longer become overwhelmed.
We fully understand that seeking specialist stress treatment for stress is taking a huge step towards addressing your mental health challenges and moving forward to a healthier and more productive life. We will equip you with tools to help you make positive changes in your situation and have a satisfying life that will continue even after your treatment programme.
Stress Recovery Counselling
Remember that you don’t have to suffer alone because we are ready to listen to your story and understand what you are dealing with. Our experienced and specially trained therapists can assist you in regaining control over whatever life throws your way.
Sharing what you are going through with someone can be empowering. Our team of mental health experts is here to lend a compassionate ear. Drawing from their years of experience treating people with challenges just like yours, they can give you sound advice on your next steps.
Rest assured that there is no judgement, regardless of your circumstance, and no shame in needing help with coping with stress. It is a seriously challenging issue for many people, and we have witnessed first-hand the very real impact it can have.
In the same way we have successfully assisted other people in effectively dealing with stress, we also want to help you regain your confidence and be free from negative thought patterns. Our stress recovery counselling can help you have a healthier relationship with yourself and others.
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Therapy Techniques for Stress Treatment
We offer a variety of treatment techniques, including holistic therapies, such as meditation, reiki and acupuncture to ensure you receive the most rounded treatment possible which treats both the body and mind. Our broad approach is aimed to tackle not only the problem of stress, but also any underling mental health conditions that may become apparent following consultation with our team of mental health experts.
Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)
The main form of stress treatment we offer is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This is the most widely utilised talking therapy technique for addressing chronic stress. CBT is very effective and is used all over the world not only to treat stress but various other mental health conditions.
CBT is based on the principle that stress develops and intensifies due to deeply rooted negative thought patterns. These patterns adversely affect our feelings, behaviours, and responses to stressful situations.
The goal of CBT is to prompt you to deal with dysfunctional thought patterns that may be influencing your stress symptoms. This, in turn, enables you to identify and modify negative feelings and undesirable behaviour so you can live in a healthier and more positive way.
One of the primary benefits of CBT in stress treatment is its emphasis on teaching coping mechanisms that you can use throughout your life. You will learn how to recognise the thought patterns and behaviours that trigger your stress so you can respond appropriately in the future.
With CBT, you are equipped with lifelong skills that can help you reduce and manage stress, leading to a much improved overall wellbeing.
Mindfulness for stress treatment
We often get so caught up in the busyness of daily life that we hardly notice how we feel in the present moment. This can cause us to respond to situations without considering how our thoughts affect our emotions and behaviours. Mindfulness teaches us to reconnect with our minds and bodies throughout the day and have a deeper awareness of how our thought patterns can influence us.
We also employ mindfulness as a therapeutic technique for treating stress. Once you have learned the principles of mindfulness during your therapy sessions, you can practice mindfulness whenever you want. This will allow you to continue processing your thoughts and feelings in a healthy manner and avoid judging or becoming consumed by them.
Relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises can also be used to complement mindfulness.
FREE Stress Assessment
If your or a loved one are struggling with a stress disorder, we understand the challenges you’re facing and we’re here to offer compassionate help.
Our highly trained advisers are available to speak to you right away, simply call 0808 252 3379 today.
We can discuss your concerns in complete confidence, explore the options for treatment, and help you to understand what will work best for you.
We’ll also help you to book your free stress assessment there and then, with appointments usually available within only a few days.
We understand that taking the first step can be the most difficult, but we’re here to support – with no pressure or judgement.
Professional and compassionate help is just a phone call or click away.
