Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, commonly known as CBT, is based on the science that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are interconnected.

Approach CBT is a talking therapy that aims to help you recognise and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours.

The approach is typically structured and goal-oriented, with homework and practical exercises to change the connections between thought and behaviour.

Helps with  Anxiety disorders, depression, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), eating disorders, substance use disorders, anger or stress management, insomnia, chronic pain, self esteem and self-confidence, and relationship issues.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a talking therapy similar to CBT, but specifically developed for people who are experiencing difficult-to-regulate emotions.

Approach DBT is a structured, evidenced-based therapy that helps you understand and accept difficult feelings and learn skills to manage them.

The dialectic element helps you make positive change in aspects of life in your control, and learn to accept those you can’t change.

Helps with Emotional regulation and dysregulation, self harm and suicidal behaviour, interpersonal difficulties and effectiveness, distress tolerance, mindfulness, self respect and self-acceptance, and behavioural change.

Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)

Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT) is a collaborative therapy that address the links between your thoughts, feelings, relationships and behaviour.

Approach CAT combines elements of cognitive therapy (identifying and changing negative thoughts) with psychoanalytic therapy (unconscious thoughts and emotions).

It’s a highly-collaborative approach, tailored to your individual needs to help explore and change patterns in your life.

Helps with Understanding patterns, identifying maladaptive patterns, developing insight, recognition of traps and dilemmas, change and integration, integration of self and relationships, self-management, and development of a healthy self-concept

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy commonly associated with trauma treatment, and has been adapted for other mental health conditions.

Approach During EMDR sessions, you talk about difficult or traumatic experiences, while both sides of the body or brain are stimulated, usually through eye movement and auditory clues.

While the mechanics are not fully understood, EMDR is found to help the brain reprocess experiences, and reduce the emotional distress associated with them.

Helps with Traumatic memories, emotional distress, negative beliefs, symptom reduction, desensitisation, integration and healing, and enhanced coping skills.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a versatile therapy that promoted psychological flexibility, enabling you to break free from unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours.

Approach ACT doesn’t aim to eliminate negative thoughts or emotions, but to helps you change your relationship with them.

By making thoughts or emotions less distressing, they become less influential in your decision making and behaviour. The principles of ACT can be integrated into daily life, making managing psychological distress easier.

Helps with Psychological flexibility, mindfulness, clarifying and commitment to values, defusion, acceptance, present-moment awareness, behavioural change and self-compassion.

Psychological Initiation Appointment

In this appointment, we will further explore your reasons  for pusuing psychological therapy and its suitability for  your concerns.