Psychological Practice for Neurological & Cardiovascular Disorders


Psychological Practice for Neurological & Cardiovascular Disorders

Approach to Psychotherapy: In his book entitled “Psychology is Entirely Physical”, published in 2010, Dr. Mureriwa promoted the view that all psychological processes, without exception, are manifestations of biological (physiological) events. Psychotherapy succeeds or fails, to the extent that it modifies physiological processes in desirable directions, just like psychiatric medications. Dr. Mureriwa supports psychotherapies which directly target specified psychophysiological processes, as will be explained in a pending publication.

Treatment Strategies: Dr. Mureriwa is eclectic in the use of psychotherapeutic techniques, but particularly favours behaviour therapy. In the use of any technique, Dr. Mureriwa takes into account the physiological processes at play, and uses electronic and other mechanical devices to measure the processes. The physiological processes measured, which are often associated with stress and emotional distress, include the following: Brain waves (EEGs), heart rate, sweating, breathing patterns, blood volume pulse (blood vessel constriction/ dilation), and muscle tension. All the different forms of psychotherapy change these physiological parameters, but the most obvious of the therapy interventions are Relaxation therapy and Biofeedback Therapy.

Neuropsychological Services: The services contribute to the diagnosis of neurological, behavioural, and emotional disorders; and to treatment or rehabilitation. The strategies include clinical evaluation, psychological tests, and aspects of the neurological and other physical examinations.

Psychological Practice for Neurological & Cardiovascular Disorders

Preferred Patient Groups

1. Diagnosed or suspected neurological or cardiovascular disorders.
2. Addictions.
3. Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD & ADHD).
4. Patients who find it difficult to comply with treatment recommendations by their doctors.
5. Psychological interventions for chronic pain.
6. Cognitive disorders: Concentration and memory problems.
7. Depression and Anxiety: Patients who prefer biologically oriented psychological interventions, rather than talk therapies.