There are many talking therapies available, and some approaches are better suited to specific problems or may resonate more with certain individuals. I can work with you to determine the approach, or combination of approaches, that will be most effective for your unique situation. I have expertise in the following therapeutic approaches:
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
EMDR has been shown to be effective in treating conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, phobias, and depression. It works by addressing the root cause of distress rather than managing symptoms. EMDR activates your natural healing process by stimulating memory networks in the brain, allowing you to process and work through challenging memories and experiences. You might find this this video explaining EMDR helpful.
Attachment informed EMDR
Attachment-Informed EMDR is a therapeutic approach that integrates principles from both attachment theory and EMDR to address trauma and attachment-related issues. This approach provides a more comprehensive treatment for individuals whose early experiences have impacted their ability to regulate emotions, manage relationships, and maintain overall psychological well-being.
The Flash Technique is a therapeutic intervention designed to make the processing of traumatic memories more manageable, particularly for individuals who may find it difficult or overwhelming to directly confront these memories. Developed by Dr. Philip Manfield and his colleagues, the Flash Technique is often used alongside EMDR therapy but can also be applied independently.
IFS - Internal Family Systems Therapy/Ego State Therapy
Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is a unique and integrative approach to psychotherapy that focuses on understanding and harmonizing the complex inner landscape of the mind. It is based on the concept that the mind is made up of multiple sub-personalities or “parts,” each with its own perspectives, desires, and roles. These parts can often interact in ways that create internal conflict and psychological distress. IFS therapy offers a powerful framework for understanding and healing these internal dynamics, providing a compassionate and holistic approach to psychotherapy that helps individuals achieve greater internal harmony and emotional well-being.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT, or Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is a talking therapy that helps you overcome problems by changing how you understand and think about them. It works by breaking down problems into smaller, more manageable parts, allowing you to see how your thoughts, feelings, and actions are interconnected. This process helps identify patterns of thinking and behavior that contribute to and maintain psychological difficulties. By changing these thoughts and behaviors and testing out new ways of thinking and acting, CBT supports you to effectively overcome your challenges
Brief Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
Psychodynamic therapy helps you understand the connection between your current feelings and the patterns of relating to others that developed in childhood. Once these patterns are identified, therapy helps you make sense of the difficulties you may be experiencing now. The goal is to recognize these relationship patterns and make positive changes in your current relationships. Through this process, therapy encourages you to reflect on how you think and feel, deepens your understanding of yourself and others, and helps you discover more effective ways of coping.
Other approaches - Mindfulness Therapy and Clinical Hypnosis
Clinical hypnosis is a therapeutic technique that induces an altered state of consciousness characterized by deep relaxation. It is used to treat a variety of difficulties and to help break unhelpful habits. In clinical practice, hypnosis is applied to assist individuals with issues such as anxiety and depression, as well as to support those dealing with physical health problems and pain management.
Mindfulness therapy is a form of psychotherapy that integrates mindfulness practices to help individuals manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges. It involves focusing on the present moment in a non-judgmental way, increasing awareness of thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. This heightened awareness helps individuals respond to their experiences more effectively, fostering greater emotional regulation and overall well-being.