Getting the right treatment at the right time
Having the opportunity to access the right level of psychological support as you embark on your treatment journey means you can be sure that you taking steps to ensure your emotional safety and your wider happiness beyond the physical manifestation of your scar. We understand that scars can cause a sense of permanent identity change within you and that you might need help to adjust to your new outward and inner self-image.
You might already have had the opportunity to process your emotions around your very personal experience and your scars and feel ready for treatment.
Or it might be the case that having the opportunity for some form of counselling or psychological support will help you get the maximum benefits from your treatment by supporting you and promoting inner healing too.
There are times where this means delaying treatment of your physical issue whilst you focus on your psychological health. Or you might be ready for treatment and also want to put in place the appropriate form of mental health support during and after treatment.
Our team is dedicated to working alongside you to prioritise your overall Well-being alongside your physical treatment. It’s an approach we believe is so valuable that we offer the same level of care to all of our patients clinic-wide, regardless of the treatment they are having. It’s an approach that we hope that other clinics will take on too, as research clearly show us the link between scars and psychological pain.
Each scar has its own story and leaves a unique imprint
At the London Scar Clinic our consultants and counsellor understand that each patient’s scar tells its own unique story and has left its unique imprint. We help patients everyday who come to us looking for treatment for scars with a wide range of causes, including but not limited to accidents, burns, self-injury, acne, and congenital disfigurement.
Scarring may be skin deep but their psychological impact runs much deeper
You might find it reassuring to hear that our patients tell us they feel they are in the best possible hands knowing that we have relationships with counsellors, therapists, clinical psychologists, psychiatrists, CBT, psycho-sexual therapists and nutritionists. This means that we can seamlessly link you to the right expert care for your individual needs and treatment plan and continue to support you throughout your scar journey with us.