APPROACHES TO THERAPY

In order to affect the change that a client desires to make in therapy, there are different treatment options that can be drawn upon. But to know which treatment plans and options might be most effective, we first need to ground ourselves in understanding the client.

Therapy treatment typically begins with sessions focused on creating a shared understanding of the client’s history, relationships, and therapy goals. Therapy is a warm and non-judgmental space where the client is encouraged to reflect on and understand themselves. Insights may be found that inform the more active phase of treatment.

Although each type of therapy is unique and effective, when we work with client it is more than likely that we will integrate parts of each type of therapy to match the unique needs of the client.

  • PSYCHODYNAMIC

    Psychodynamic psychotherapy is a way to explore and understand your thoughts, emotions, and life experiences. It helps you uncover hidden patterns and issues from your past that might be affecting your present. By gaining insight into your unconscious mind, you can work on resolving conflicts, improving relationships, and finding emotional healing. It’s a journey of self- discovery aimed at enhancing your overall well-being and mental health. Psychodynamic therapy tends to be of a longer duration than other types of therapy.

  • EMOTION-FOCUSED THERAPY (EFT)

    Emotion-focused therapy is a type of counseling that focuses on your emotions and how they shape your thoughts and actions. In this therapy, you learn to identify and express your feelings in a healthy way. By understanding and processing your emotions, you can address deep-seated issues, heal emotional wounds, and improve your relationships. It empowers you to manage stress, cope with difficulties, and ultimately, lead a more emotionally fulfilling life.

  • COGNITIVE BEHAVIOURAL THERAPY (CBT)

    Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is a practical and goal-oriented form of therapy. It helps you identify and change unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour that contribute to emotional distress or problems. You’ll work with a therapist to develop new, healthier ways of thinking and reacting to challenging situations. CBT is effective for various issues, such as anxiety, depression, and phobias, and equips you with valuable skills to enhance your mental well-being and manage life’s challenges.

  • ACCELERATED EXPERIENTIAL DYNAMIC PSYCHOTHERAPY (AEDP)

    Accelerated Experiential Dynamic Psychotherapy (AEDP) is a therapeutic approach that emphasizes emotional healing and transformation. It aims to help individuals access and process buried emotions and traumatic experiences. Through a supportive therapeutic relationship, clients learn to better understand their feelings and reactions. By doing so, they can release emotional pain, develop healthier coping strategies, and experience personal growth. AEDP seeks to create a safe environment for profound emotional change and enhanced well-being.

  • MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING (MI)

    Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative form of therapy that helps individuals explore and resolve ambivalence about making positive changes in their lives. MI therapists use empathetic listening and open-ended questions to encourage clients to articulate their own reasons for change. MI respects a person’s autonomy, fostering their motivation to transform and make lasting, positive changes in line with their own values and priorities.

  • COGNITIVE PROCESSING THERAPY (CPT)

    Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals cope with their emotions and thoughts. It focuses on understanding and challenging unhelpful beliefs and thoughts related to the trauma. Through structured sessions with a therapist, clients learn to reframe their traumatic experiences, reduce distress, and regain control over their lives. CPT aims to provide healing and relief from the psychological impact of trauma.

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