Psychosis

Psychosis is a mental health condition that affects the way a person thinks, feels, and interprets reality. It can involve hallucinations (seeing or hearing things that others don’t), delusions (strongly held beliefs that are not shared by others), and disorganised thinking or speech. These experiences can feel distressing, confusing, and isolating, and can impact daily life, relationships, and overall wellbeing. Here at Oak Grove Psychology, our experienced psychologists offer online therapy for psychosis to individuals in Reading, the surrounding areas, and across the UK.

What is Psychosis?

Psychosis can occur as part of a specific mental health condition, such as schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, or bipolar disorder, but it can also be triggered by severe stress, trauma, lack of sleep, physical illness, or addiction issues. Early support is important, as getting the right help quickly can improve recovery outcomes and reduce the risk of ongoing difficulties.

Therapy for psychosis often focuses on understanding and managing symptoms, developing coping strategies, and improving quality of life. It may involve working through distressing experiences, exploring triggers, and finding ways to reduce stress and improve emotional resilience.

Psychosis Therapy Reading

At Oak Grove Psychology, our experienced therapists provide a safe and non-judgemental space to talk about your experiences. We use evidence-based approaches, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Psychosis (CBT), alongside strategies tailored to your needs. Therapy can help you to:

• Understand and make sense of unusual experiences and beliefs

• Develop practical tools to manage distressing symptoms

• Reduce the impact of psychosis on work, relationships, and daily life

• Build confidence and self-esteem

• Improve wellbeing and resilience

We work collaboratively, recognising that everyone’s experience of psychosis is different. Whether you are experiencing symptoms for the first time, managing a long-term condition, or supporting a loved one, our goal is to help you feel supported, understood, and equipped to live a meaningful life.