Therapeutic Interventions

Schema therapy is an integrative approach combining elements of behavioural, attachment, and psychodynamic therapies to treat chronic mental health issues.  It focuses on identifying and changing deeply ingrained patterns, or schemas, that develop during childhood and are reinforced throughout life. 

Cognitive behavioural therapy is a structured, short-term therapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviours. It is effective for treating a wide range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, and stress.

Exposure Response Prevention is a form of cognitive-behavioural therapy that gradually exposes individuals to feared situations while preventing their usual compulsive responses, effectively treating conditions like obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Acceptance and commitment therapy encourages individuals to accept their thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them, using mindfulness and commitment strategies to enhance psychological flexibility and pursue meaningful life goals.

Narrative therapy centres on the stories individuals tell about their lives, helping them reframe and rewrite these narratives. This therapeutic approach fosters a deeper understanding of the self  to break free from unhelpful patterns and envision a positive future.

Clinical hypnotherapy uses guided relaxation and focused attention to achieve a heightened state of awareness, helping individuals access their subconscious to change unwanted behaviours and manage conditions like anxiety and chronic pain. 

Motivational Interviewing is a client-centred counselling approach designed to enhance motivation and commitment to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. It is particularly effective in addressing addiction, and health behaviour changes.

Cognitive processing therapy employs structured techniques to help individuals re-evaluate and reshape negative thought patterns and beliefs associated with trauma. By fostering awareness and encouraging cognitive restructuring, CPT enables clients to process distressing memories and develop healthier coping strategies.

Psycho-education nvolves providing  information about mental health conditions, treatment options, and coping strategies. It aims to enhance understanding of psychological issues, reduce stigma, and promote active participation in the therapeutic process. Psychoeducation empowers clients to make informed decisions.