Treatments
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is based on the concept that your thoughts, feelings, physical sensations and actions are interconnected and that negative thoughts and feelings can trap you in a vicious cycle. You're shown how to change these negative patterns to improve the way you feel. It is most commonly used to treat anxiety disorders and depression but can be useful for other mental and physical health problems. See www.babcp.com for further information.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR is a powerful and unique, evidence-based, psychotherapy which helps people recover from problems caused by traumatic events in their lives. It is recognised by the World Health Organisation and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE). For more information please see emdrassociation.org.uk
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
CAT brings together understandings from cognitive psychotherapies (such as CBT) and from psychoanalytic approaches into an integrated, effective therapy. It looks at early experiences and lifelong patterns that are causing you problems in your life, focusing chiefly on your relationships, including the relationship you have with yourself. It is generally a longer term therapy than CBT. You may have a history of feeling chronically stressed or depressed, experience difficulty in looking after yourself properly and unsuccessful or broken relationships. See www.acat.me.uk for further information.
Counselling
I deliver person-centred counselling and if we choose this approach, the sessions will be less structured and offer you the chance to explore issues in your life in a non-judgemental and safe environment. The therapy is based on the belief that every human being strives for and has the capacity to fulfil his or her own potential. It can be both brief and longer term depending on your needs.
