Our therapeutic approaches.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a helpful approach to improve your mental well-being. It focuses on accepting your thoughts and feelings instead of fighting or avoiding them. By practising mindfulness, you learn to observe your thoughts and emotions without judgement. This allows you to make choices aligned with your values and commit to actions that bring you closer to your goals. ACT helps you build psychological flexibility, which means being open to experiencing uncomfortable emotions while still moving forward in a meaningful way. With the support of a trained therapist, ACT can empower you to live a more fulfilling and authentic life.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is an effective approach for managing intense emotions and improving relationships. It was originally developed to help people with borderline personality disorder, but it's helpful for anyone struggling with emotional regulation. DBT combines elements of cognitive-behavioural therapy and mindfulness. It teaches skills to cope with distress, regulate emotions, and improve interpersonal effectiveness. With DBT, you learn to identify and change negative patterns of thinking and behaviour, while also accepting yourself as you are. This therapy provides practical tools to navigate life's challenges, build resilience, and create a more balanced and fulfilling life.
Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy technique that helps people recover from traumatic experiences and distressing memories. It involves recalling traumatic events while the therapist guides your eye movements. The eye movements help your brain process the memories in a healthier way, reducing their emotional intensity. EMDR aims to desensitise and reprocess these memories so they no longer cause distress. It's like giving your brain a software update to process past traumas more effectively. EMDR has shown promising results in treating conditions like post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), complex-PTSD, anxiety, and depression.
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative and goal-oriented approach to help people make positive changes in their lives. It's often used in counselling and healthcare settings. MI focuses on exploring and resolving ambivalence, which is the mixed feelings or uncertainty about change. The therapist or counsellor works alongside the individual, using empathy, active listening, and open-ended questions to evoke motivation and commitment to change. MI recognises that change is a personal process and aims to strengthen intrinsic motivation. By building a supportive and non-judgmental environment, MI helps individuals clarify their goals and take steps towards positive transformation.
Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy is a powerful approach to understand and heal deep-rooted patterns that cause emotional distress. It explores the core beliefs, called schemas, that we develop from experiences. These schemas shape our thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. With the help of a skilled therapist, we identify and challenge these negative patterns and replace them with healthier ones. Schema Therapy combines various techniques, such as cognitive restructuring and experiential exercises, to promote lasting change. By addressing the root causes of our struggles, we can develop more positive self-perceptions and improve our relationships. This therapy provides a road map to break free from negative patterns and live a more fulfilling life.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a practical and effective approach for addressing a wide range of mental health concerns. It focuses on how our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are interconnected. CBT helps us identify negative thought patterns and replace them with more positive and realistic ones. By challenging and reframing our beliefs, we can change how we feel and behave. CBT also teaches practical strategies to cope with stress, manage anxiety, and improve relationships. With the guidance of a skilled therapist, CBT empowers us to develop healthier thinking habits and make positive changes in our lives.