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We are real people too, our therapists care and want the best lives possible for you.
Our preferred therapeutic approaches are as follows:
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (or ACT for short) is a skills-based, experiential therapy designed to help individuals develop psychological flexibility so that when life’s inevitable knocks occur, they can get back up again and continue with their lives in a meaningful and fulfilling way. The essential components of ACT focus on dealing effectively with painful thoughts and feelings, connecting with the present moment (mindfulness skills), identifying what is truly important and meaningful (values) and living according to these. |
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a relatively short-term, focused approach to treating many types of psychological disorders. It is, in essence, a collaborative and individualised program that helps individuals to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and learn or relearn healthier skills and habits. There is significant long-term evidence as to the effectiveness of CBT. It is structured, goal-oriented, focuses on immediate difficulties and long-term strategies, and requires active involvement by the client. CBT is flexible, individualised, and can be adapted to a wide range of individuals and various settings. |
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)
Interpersonal Therapy is time-limited, interpersonally-focussed psychotherapy used to improve interpersonal issues (issues affecting relationships). IPT is a structured psychological approach that helps individuals to understand how mental health and interpersonal difficulties are related. Within IPT, interpersonal relationships are the focus of therapeutic attention, using them as the means to bring about change. The aim is to help improve interpersonal relationships or change one's expectations about them. In addition, the treatment also focuses on improving social support networks as a way of better managing interpersonal distress. |