
Therapies we offer
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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a therapy that helps people recover from problems triggered by traumatic or difficult life events. The aim is to reduce distress by briefly focussing on a traumatic memory while following guided eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation. EMDR helps the brain reprocess the memory, reducing its emotional intensity over time.
EMDR is well-researched and best known for its effectiveness in treating PTSD; however, there is a substantial body of evidence that EMDR is also effective in treating anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and other difficulties.
Unlike traditional talking therapies, EMDR does not require discussing the trauma in detail with the therapist, making it a helpful alternative for some people.
EMDR can be offered one-to-one or in groups (G-TEP).
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Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
CAT is a short-to-medium-term therapy, typically lasting 16 - 24 sessions, although this is flexible according to individual needs.
CAT will offer you the opportunity to make sense of, and understand, past experiences. Through a relational lens, we work to develop a greater awareness of unhelpful patterns that that may be repeating in relationships with yourself or others – patterns that can contribute to a feeling of being “stuck” - examples may include finding yourself chasing perfection, struggling with self-critical thoughts, avoidance, or prioritising others whilst overlooking your own needs.
By developing the ability to observe and notice unhelpful patterns, you create space for new choices to become apparent and develop a greater capacity for emotional regulation.
CAT can help create new ways of being and relating, as well as improved personal resources and greater emotional stability.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT is an evidence-based, third-wave, cognitive behavioural therapy that is used to treat a range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, perfectionism, stress and burnout.
It combines behaviour change interventions with mindfulness-based techniques to promote Psychological Flexibility - the ability to be grounded in the present moment and choose actions that are aligned with your core values.
ACT supports individuals to reverse patterns of avoidance, reduce the struggle with uncomfortable thoughts and feelings, and build a purposeful and values-based life
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is an evidence-based therapy that is used to treat a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, perfectionism, low self-esteem and phobias.
CBT is a structured, goal-oriented, therapy that promotes the use of practical techniques and coping strategies. It helps individuals to identify the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that contribute to psychological distress.
CBT supports individuals to challenge unhelpful thoughts and experiment with alternative behaviours to improve psychological health and wellbeing.