Treatment Approaches

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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, commonly referred to as CBT, is a therapy approach aimed at helping people reduce their emotional problems by changing their thinking patterns and their behaviour. CBT has been shown to be an effective treatment for treating a range of mental health difficulties, including depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. 

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, commonly referred to as DBT, is a treatment used to help people change unhelpful patterns of behaviour. DBT can be particularly helpful for people who are experiencing high levels of distress, emotion dysregulation and instability in their relationships. DBT focuses on helping clients build awareness into their patterns of behaviour, and teaching them new strategies they can use to manage their emotions more effectively. 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, commonly referred to as ACT, combines mindfulness and behavioural strategies to help clients accept difficult emotions and commit to actions aligned with their values. It focuses on enhancing psychological flexibility and promoting a meaningful, values-driven life.

Schema Therapy integrates cognitive-behavioural, attachment, and psychodynamic concepts to address deep-rooted patterns (schemas) formed in childhood. It helps clients understand and change maladaptive behaviours, emotions, and thoughts, promoting healthier relationships and emotional well-being.

Solution Focused Brief Therapy is a short-term, goal-oriented approach that emphasises finding solutions rather than exploring problems. It empowers clients by focusing on their strengths, setting clear goals, and utilizing techniques like the miracle question and scaling questions to foster positive change.

Gottman Method Couples Therapy, grounded in extensive research, enhances relationships through evidence-based techniques. It improves communication, manages conflict, and builds intimacy by focusing on friendship, constructive conflict resolution, and shared meaning, leading to increased relationship satisfaction and stability.