Psychological Therapy

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapy is a psychological treatment designed to help individuals process and recover from traumatic experiences. Developed by Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, EMDR combines elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy with bilateral stimulation, typically through guided eye movements, although other forms of bilateral stimulation (like tapping or auditory tones) can also be used.

I was trained through EMDR masterclass and regularly practice this with clients.

Further information is provided below:

What is EMDR? – EMDR Institute – EYE MOVEMENT DESENSITIZATION AND
REPROCESSING THERAPY

CBT stands for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, a form of psychotherapy that explores the intricate relationship between our thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It operates on the principle that our thinking patterns influence our emotions and actions. By addressing and altering negative thought patterns, CBT helps individuals improve their emotional well-being and behavioral responses.

Key Features of CBT:

• Evidence-Based: CBT is supported by extensive research and is clinically recommended for a range of mental health issues.
• Structured Approach: Typically involves a fixed number of sessions, making it a time-limited and goal-oriented therapy.
• Skill Development: Empowers clients with practical tools and strategies to manage their mental health independently.

Applications of CBT:

CBT is effective for a variety of mental health conditions, including:

• Anxiety Disorders: Such as generalized anxiety disorder, social anxiety, and panic disorder.
• Depression: Helps identify and modify negative thinking patterns contributing to depressive symptoms.
• Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD): Often utilizes exposure and response prevention techniques.
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD): Supports individuals in processing and coping with traumatic experiences.

Accreditation:

I am accredited with the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP). For more information about CBT, and its effectiveness, and to find accredited practitioners, please visit the BABCP website.

What is Schema therapy?

Schema therapy is an integrative psychotherapy that treats chronic psychological issues by altering deeply rooted, self-defeating lifetime patterns. It merges elements of CBT, psychoanalysis, and attachment theory to help people whose core childhood emotional needs went unmet.