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When something in your health or life changes and no longer feels right, it can affect everything.

I help people who feel stuck, burnt out, or impacted by health challenges move forward using evidence-based psychological approaches that create real, sustainable change.

Dr Carl Bryce | Health Psychologist (HCPC Registered, BPS Chartered)

How Can I Help You?

You don’t need to have everything figured out.

Choose the option that feels closest to your situation.

You may be living with a condition that’s affecting far more than your physical health.

It can impact your mood, confidence, identity, and day-to-day life.

You might be:

  • Adjusting to a recent diagnosis

  • Managing ongoing symptoms like pain or fatigue

  • Feeling anxious about your health

  • Struggling with low mood or loss of motivation

  • Finding it difficult to maintain routines or lifestyle changes

I offer psychological support to help you adjust, cope, and regain a sense of control.

Living with a Health Condition

Feeling Stuck, Burnt Out, or Off Track

You may be functioning on the surface, but underneath, something doesn’t feel right.

You might be:

  • Feeling exhausted, even when you rest

  • Lacking direction or motivation

  • Struggling to follow through with changes you want to make

  • Feeling disconnected from yourself or your usual way of being

  • Stuck in patterns you can’t seem to shift

I help you understand what’s keeping you stuck and move forward in a realistic, sustainable way.

Welcome to My Health Psychology Practice

Managing a long-term health condition can be overwhelming, both physically and emotionally. At my practice, I specialise in providing compassionate psychological support to help you navigate the challenges that come with chronic illness, pain, and a myriad of other long-term health conditions. My goal is to empower you to live a fulfilling life, despite the obstacles you may face.

In addition to my private practice, I work within the NHS at Salford Royal Hospital in Greater Manchester, where I’m part of the Clinical Health Psychology Department. Here, I run clinics dedicated to helping patients manage the psychological impact of long-term health conditions. My approach is rooted in evidence-based therapies, tailored to meet your unique needs. Whether you’re dealing with anxiety, depression, or adjusting to a new diagnosis, I’m here to help you build resilience and find hope.

Why Things Can Start to Feel Harder

Things don’t usually fall apart all at once.

More often, things shift gradually, through changes in your health, stress levels, responsibilities, or life circumstances. Over time, this can start to affect how you think, feel, and respond day to day.

You might notice that:

  • You feel more tired, overwhelmed, or mentally drained

  • Your motivation drops, even for things that used to matter

  • You find yourself stuck in patterns that are hard to change

  • Your confidence or sense of control begins to slip

  • Small things start to feel harder than they should

This isn’t a sign that something is wrong with you.

These experiences are often the result of understandable psychological and behavioural patterns that develop in response to what you’re dealing with, whether that’s a health condition, ongoing stress, or a period of change in your life.

Left unaddressed, these patterns can keep you stuck. But with the right support, they can be understood and gradually changed.

You don’t have to figure this out on your own.

How I Can Help

My approach is practical, collaborative, and tailored to you.

We focus on understanding your situation, what’s keeping you stuck, and what will genuinely help you move forward.

The work is grounded in evidence-based approaches, but always adapted to your needs, your pace, and your goals.

Understanding what’s going on

We start by building a clear picture of what you’re dealing with, including your thoughts, emotions, behaviours, and the context around you.

This helps us identify the patterns that may be keeping things difficult.

Making realistic, sustainable changes

Together, we focus on small, practical changes that fit into your life, not unrealistic plans that are hard to maintain.

The aim is to build momentum in a way that feels manageable and meaningful.

Working with thoughts and emotions

We explore how your thinking patterns and emotional responses are affecting you, and develop more helpful ways of responding.

This might include approaches drawn from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and related models.

Building resilience and flexibility

We work on strengthening your ability to respond to challenges, rather than feeling overwhelmed or stuck.

This includes developing psychological flexibility, self-awareness, and confidence in how you handle difficulties.

The focus is always on helping you move forward in a way that feels realistic, sustainable, and aligned with what matters to you.

My Services

At my practice, I offer a range of specialised services designed to support your mental and emotional well-being as you work towards better managing your health condition. My main services include individual therapy and self-paced digital programmes, with the latter aimed at those interested in learning how to use psychological techniques to manage their health condition and improve their mental wellbeing in a more affordable and convenient way.

Individual Therapy

My individual therapy sessions offer a confidential and personalised space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours related to your health condition(s). Using evidence-based approaches tailored to your specific needs, we work together to overcome challenges, build resilience, and promote personal growth. Whether you’re managing a health condition, coping with stress, or seeking self-improvement, individual therapy provides the support and tools needed for meaningful change.

Ready to take the first step?

Book your initial appointment today and start managing your long-term health condition with expert, science-backed, and personalised support.

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