Therapeutic Approaches

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We offer a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches, which you can learn more about further down this page.

 

Every person’s experience is unique, so we may draw on different approaches depending on your individual needs, goals, and what feels most supportive and helpful for you.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT explores the connection between our thoughts, our feelings and our behaviours.

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When we feel anxious, low or upset we can often fall into patterns of thinking and responding to situations that can worsen our mood. These unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviours can often leave us feeling stuck and trapped in a vicious cycle.

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CBT helps us to identify these patterns and to develop healthier ways of responding. It is a practical, structured therapy where emphasis is placed on building helpful coping strategies for everyday life.

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CBT is commonly used to treat a wide range of difficulties such as low mood, depression, low self esteem, anxiety disorders, panic attacks, phobias, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

 

 

 

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Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TF-CBT)

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Trauma-Focused CBT is a talking therapy that works to support individuals to safely process trauma, manage distress, and restore a sense of safety and control in their lives.

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Sessions involve:

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• Psychoeducation - Learning how trauma affects the brain, body, and emotions to understand your reactions and normalise your experiences.

• Grounding and Stabilisation – Learning grounding techniques that bring about a sense of safety, to manage overwhelming feelings, and to support you with staying present in the here and now.

• Memory Processing – Carefully approaching and gently processing traumatic memories through talking, imagining, narrative writing, or drawing.

• Belief Work – Examining and gently challenging negative beliefs you may have developed about yourself, others and the world since the trauma.

• Reclaiming Your Life – Gradually returning to activities you once enjoyed, facing any situations you may have been avoiding, and focusing on rebuilding a life that is meaningful to you.

 

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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing. It is a psychotherapy used to help people process traumatic memories and distressing life experiences.

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When someone experiences a traumatic event, the brain may become overwhelmed and unable to fully process what has happened. As a result, the memory can feel “stuck,” and the person may continue to re-experience aspects of the trauma through flashbacks, nightmares, or distressing thoughts and images.

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EMDR helps the brain reprocess these memories so that they become less emotionally overwhelming. During sessions, the client briefly focuses on aspects of the experience while engaging in bilateral stimulation, such as guided eye movements, tapping, or alternating sounds. This process supports the brain to reprocess the experience so that it becomes less emotionally overwhelming.

 

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Internal Family Systems (IFS)

 

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach based on the idea that our minds are made up of different “parts,” each with its own thoughts, feelings, desires, and roles. When we experience trauma or distressing events, some parts can become wounded and interact in ways that create further distress or imbalance.

 

IFS helps you harmonize your internal system by getting to know these parts, healing past hurts, and restoring balance—allowing your core “Self” to lead with calm, clarity, and compassion.