Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (commonly referred to as CBT) is a relatively short-term therapy which is proven highly effective  in the treatment of mental health problems and emotional difficulties. It is collaborative in nature and has a strong focus on the "here and now". CBT assists individuals to build awareness of links between thoughts, feelings and behaviours, so that changes can be made in problematic areas, leading to improved quality of life and coping in day-to-day situations.  

 

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) assists people to more effectively handle the inevitable range of difficult thoughts and feelings that arise in everyday life. ACT also aids in the clarification of personal goals and values, which can then be used to guide meaningful choices and actions. An additional core component of ACT is "contact with the present moment", a philosophy of living life with a present moment focus, rather than entangled in and driven by unhelpful thoughts and feelings. 

 

Motivational Interviewing

Originally developed for use in the addiction field, Motivational Interviewing is a person-centred treatment approach which supports individuals to elicit motivation for change from within. It aims to create awareness of discrepancies between current behaviour and goals and values, as well as exploring and resolving any ambivalence or blocks to change.

 

Interpersonal Therapy

Developed originally as a treatment for Depression but now used more broadly, Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) recognises that problems typically occur in the context of the individual's personal life. IPT therefore focusses on building skills to better manage difficulties such as relationship problems, social disputes and isolation, role transtions and grief and loss. IPT also assists individuals to change unhelpful interpersonal patterns and develop greater self-reliance.

 

Schema Therapy.

Schema Therapy is an integrative approach, blending elements from a number of therapy models, including CBT and Attachment theory. It is especially well suited to individuals with more chronic, well-entrenched problems and for those who have not responded well to other approaches. Schema therapy supports people to explore the early life origins of longstanding and reactive patterns or themes in thinking, feeling and coping. Once identified, skills can be learnt to modify these deeper level themes or patterns to enhance the person's ability to achieve goals and get their needs met.