Northern Ireland written question – answered am ar 2 Rhagfyr 2004.
Mr John Hume
Social Democratic and Labour Party, Foyle
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what provision for psychotherapy is available under the national health service in Northern Ireland.
Angela Smith
Parliamentary Under-Secretary, Northern Ireland Office, Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Northern Ireland Office)
The term psychotherapy encompasses a range of interventions such as family therapy, supportive psychotherapy, psychoanalytical therapy, and cognitive and behavioural therapy. These may be delivered by therapists from various professional backgrounds and addressing a range of issues from emotional and psychological problems to severe mental illness or addiction. Identifying all psychotherapy interventions could be obtained only at disproportionate cost.
Yes2 people think so
No1 person thinks not
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