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)

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

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

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

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)

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)

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)

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.