Psychology

Seeking support for anxiety, depression, burnout, life changes, or low self-esteem? Our psychologists offer confidential, warm and collaborative therapy to help you manage challenges and build on your strengths. We work with you to clarify your goals and match you with a therapist and approach that suits your needs, whether that is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), EMDR, Expressive Therapy, or mindfulness-based methods.

Most sessions are 50 minutes, available in person at Birkdale or by telehealth. We tailor the number of sessions to your needs. Some people come for brief, focused work, while others prefer a longer-term approach.

Relationships can be rewarding and, at times, deeply challenging. Whether you are facing communication difficulties, trust concerns, or the impact of life stresses, our psychologists provide a safe, supportive space to work together and reconnect. Couples counselling can help you develop greater understanding, improve communication and strengthen your bond. We work with couples at all stages, whether dating, married or partnered.

Our team supports children and teenagers facing emotional, social or behavioural challenges, including anxiety, mood concerns, family changes, or problems at school. We create a welcoming environment and use age-appropriate approaches, helping young people build resilience, confidence and skills to thrive. We also work closely with parents and carers.

Common concerns we assist with include:

• School refusal or social difficulties
• Emotional regulation and coping skills
• Behavioural issues and family transitions
• Self-esteem and identity exploration

Zest Infusion has experience working with clients facing complex emotional and mental health challenges, such as:

• Eating disorders
• PTSD and complex PTSD
• Domestic and family violence
• Chronic pain and health issues
• Grief, loss and life transitions

For eating disorders, our psychologists use evidence-based approaches including Enhanced Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT-E) and Maudsley Anorexia Nervosa Treatment for Adults (MANTRA). We work closely with our dietitian and nutritionist to provide coordinated care that addresses both the psychological and the physical aspects of eating disorders.

For trauma-related concerns and other complex issues, our team draws on Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), somatic therapies and trauma-informed frameworks. Therapy is collaborative, paced to your comfort, and tailored to your needs and experience.

As with any psychological therapy, outcomes vary between people, and part of the early work is deciding together whether an approach is the right fit for you.