Psychology

Living with a long-term physical health condition can be challenging. It often requires significant lifestyle adjustments that may affect your quality of life. You might experience uncomfortable symptoms, changes in your daily activities, and shifts in how you manage personal, social, or work responsibilities. Treatment plans can be demanding, and it’s natural to feel uncertain or worried about the future. 

It is common for people with physical health conditions to also face psychological challenges. These may include low mood, anxiety, panic, and difficulties coping with pain, fatigue, or the demands of ongoing treatment. 

How we can help 

NHS Golden Jubilee Psychology offers assessments and a range of evidence-based psychological therapies for adults whose mental wellbeing has been significantly affected by living with a physical health condition. 

Our goal is to help you understand the connection between your physical symptoms, emotions, thoughts, and behaviours, and how these influence your experience of your condition. Therapy focuses on making realistic, meaningful changes that can enhance your quality of life. 

What to expect 

We begin by listening to you and understanding how your condition affects your life, and exploring how our service can support you. Together, you and your therapist will develop practical strategies to manage the emotional and physical impact of your condition. This may include learning new skills, gaining helpful insights, and recognising your existing strengths and resources. 

Our aim is to support you in adjusting to life with your condition in a way that feels manageable and empowering. 

Therapy is available via multiple forms including: 

• Digital applications 
• Computerised psychological therapy 
• Virtual attendance via NHS Near Me 
• Telephone consultations 
• In person outpatient clinics 
• Group based interventions 

NHS GJ Psychology works with the following services: 

• Orthopaedics 
• Scottish National Advanced Heart Failure Service (SNAHFS) 
• Scottish Adult Congenital Cardiac Service (SACCS) 
• Scottish Pulmonary Vascular Unit (SPVU) 
• West of Scotland Regional Heart Failure Service 

How do I access Psychology 

If you would like more information about the role psychology can play in your treatment, please ask a member of your care team. 

Psychology patient experience survey 

To ensure we are offering the highest possible standard of care, both now and in the future, we are asking users of our Psychology service to complete a short questionnaire about your experience with us. The survey should only take a couple of minutes to complete. Your responses are anonymous and confidential.  

 Please click here to access the survey. 

Psychology Patient Information

Psychology