What we can help with
Adults
Finding help for yourself can feel like a daunting step. However, we truly believe that no one is immune to experiencing distress and therefore we are all likely to need help at some point in our lives. You may be experiencing difficulties for the first time, or you might have lived with them for all of your life. Either way, psychological therapy can help you to understand and overcome mental distress so that you can live the life you want. These are common reasons you may wish to meet with us:
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Anxiety & worry
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Panic
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Low self-esteem / confidence
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Low mood / depression
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Phobia (including adult food phobia & needle phobia)
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Trauma
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Coping with physical health difficulties
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Young people & children aged 9 and above
Choosing a therapist to support your teen or child is a big decision. We use a warm, friendly and humorous approach to engage young people in therapy sessions and work hard to build their trust through ensuring their voice is heard and directs the process of their therapy. We have experience of working with many difficulties, but we also have specialist skills in supporting young people to adjust to and live a full life with physical health conditions. The kind of difficulties young people may benefit from meeting with us include:
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Anxiety & worry
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Exam stress
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Low mood
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Low self-esteem / confidence
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Trauma - memories and feelings related to upsetting events
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Living with physical health conditions​
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Parents
We also work with parents to develop confidence in parenting processes, such as setting boundaries and supporting their child's emotional needs in a way that is adapted to their child's personality and interests.
Types of therapy
As a team of Clinical Psychologists we have undertaken many years of training to reach doctorate level. This means we have been trained in a range of evidence-based talking therapies to help individuals and families overcome difficulties. These include:​
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, commonly known as CBT, is a form of psychological treatment that helps individuals understand and modify their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours. It is based on the idea that our thoughts influence our feelings and behaviours, and by changing negative or distorted thinking patterns, we can improve our emotional well-being and quality of life.
Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)
Compassion Focused Therapy, or CFT, is a psychological approach designed to help individuals develop and enhance their ability to experience compassion for themselves and others. CFT is particularly useful for individuals who struggle with high levels of self-criticism, shame, or difficulty in accepting kindness from themselves or others.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), helps individuals accept the challenges of life while committing to actions that align with their values. Unlike some therapies that focus on changing negative thoughts and feelings, ACT emphasises accepting these experiences and using them as a basis for positive action.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) helps people heal from trauma or other distressing life experiences. Developed by psychologist Francine Shapiro in the late 1980s, EMDR has been extensively researched and proven effective for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other psychological conditions. It involves eight phases, combining elements of various therapeutic approaches with specific techniques to process traumatic memories.