Therapy Approaches
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Helps individuals identify and change unhelpful thoughts, beliefs, and behaviors.
- CBT can help individuals better manage symptoms of anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, and more.
- Sessions range from several weeks to months
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Helps individuals process traumatic experiences and other distressing life events.
- It involves a series of guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation.
- EMDR can help individuals with anxiety, depression, PTSD, negative self beliefs, and other mental health issues.
- EMDR is a short-term therapy, lasting from a few sessions to several months.
Attachment
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Play Therapy
- Helps clients understand impact of early relationships that shape patterns of relating throughout our lives
- Understanding attachment styles helps identify and change unhelpful patterns
- Techniques from attachment-based therapies are used (EFT, Somatic resourcing, play therapy)
- Goal is to help clients develop healthier relationships with self and others
Play Therapy
Somatic Resourcing
Play Therapy
- Therapy used primarily with children, but can also be used with adults and adolescents.
- Play is a natural and effective way to communicate, process emotions, and learn new ways of coping.
- Play therapy can involve a variety of techniques, such as art, drama, music, and sandplay.
- Effective in treating a variety of mental health concerns, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioural issues.
- Can help develop problem-solving skills, improve communication, increase self-esteem, and enhance emotional regulation.
Somatic Resourcing
Somatic Resourcing
Somatic Resourcing
- Technique used to focus on building internal resources for coping with distressing experiences
- Involves paying attention to physical sensations in the body
- Can involve using techniques such as deep breathing, visualization, and body awareness exercises
- Helps clients become more aware of their body and how it responds to stress
- Aims to improve emotional regulation, reduce anxiety and stress, and increase overall well-being.
Mindfulness
Somatic Resourcing
Somatic Resourcing
- Mindfulness is a technique that involves being present and non-judgmental in the moment
- Counsellors teach you to focus on the present, rather than dwelling on the past or worrying about the future
- Can involve techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, and body awareness exercises
- Aims to reduce stress, increase emotional regulation, and promote overall well-being
- Often used in conjunction with other therapy techniques
Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy(ACT)
Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
- Brief therapy approach
- Focuses on finding solutions to specific problems or challenges
- Emphasizes clients' strengths and resources
- Involves collaborative goal-setting and problem-solving between therapist and client
- Often used in the treatment of anxiety, depression, and other mental health concerns.
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy(ACT)
Solution Focused Therapy (SFT)
- Focuses on improving interpersonal relationships
- Helps clients understand how their relationships may be contributing to their mental health concerns
- Encourages clients to communicate more effectively and assertively
- Involves developing coping strategies to deal with relationship conflicts
- Often used to treat depression, anxiety, post-partum mental health, and eating disorders.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy(ACT)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy(ACT)
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy(ACT)
- Focuses on mindfulness, values, and acceptance
- Helps clients develop psychological flexibility
- Encourages clients to accept their thoughts and emotions, rather than trying to change or control them
- Involves identifying personal values and working towards living a meaningful life
- Often used to treat anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and other mental health concerns.