Silva Neves Specialist Psychotherapy in Central London, Mayfair W1

Psychological First Aid
The Coronavirus crisis is unprecedented. Our nation as well as the rest of the world is deeply affected by it. Although our best scientists are doing the best they can to find a vaccine and our amazing NHS service is keeping our loved ones alive, our lives are significantly changing.

The best way to stop this virus spreading is by practicing social distancing. Although it is very important to do so, it is against the nature of human beings when faced with a crisis. Human beings thrive in togetherness. Now, we have to find other ways to survive.

Social distancing, the fear of our loved ones dying, and the overall anxiety of not knowing what will happen next bring major mental health difficulties including:

Acute anxiety and panic attacks

Intense anger

Low mood and severe depression

Relationship breakdowns

Unusual sexual behaviours

Maladaptive coping strategies such as alcohol and drugs misuse or overeating.

I commit to offer online support for people who struggle in the Coronavirus times.

I offer different types of online support.

Therapy:

Short-term weekly therapy to help manage intense emotions in these difficult times.

Short-term weekly couples therapy on managing the relationship in these difficult times.

Short-term weekly therapy on managing unusual sexual behaviours that may arise in these difficult times.

Short-term weekly therapy on managing maladaptive coping mechanism for better ones.

Support sessions (not therapy):

Support sessions or workshop on learning strategies on managing emotions.

Support sessions or workshop on learning strategies on managing issues in your relationship in these difficult times.

Support sessions or workshop on learning new coping strategies.

Social Connection (free of charge):

Support session for friendly human connection if you are alone.

Dear NHS staff,

Thank you so much for working tirelessly to keep us all alive. I am immensely grateful to you all.

I want to do my bit.

I imagine you will see a lot of people in physical and emotional pain. You will see a lot of death. You will feel exhausted, sometimes defeated, sometimes overwhelmed.

I offer you a confidential, safe and quiet space online where you can process for yourself what is happening around you. I can help you with managing your emotions, resourcing, and looking after yourself in between your long shifts.

If you’re struggling, don’t hesitate to contact me on [email protected] Therapy, psychological and emotional support for you is FREE.

I want to help the best I can during the Coronavirus crisis times.
My fees are:

Therapy: £100

Support Session: Whatever you can afford. I will donate fees to charities supporting elderly people.

Social Connection: Free of charge.

Sessions are offered within limited availability. Do not hesitate to get in touch by e-mail: [email protected]