Approaches to Therapy

​CBT looks at how thoughts, emotions, and behaviours influence one another. By identifying unhelpful patterns and trying new ways of responding, CBT can support clearer thinking, reduced distress, and increased confidence in daily choices and interactions.

IFS views the mind as having different “parts,” each carrying its own emotions and protective roles. This approach helps you understand internal patterns, reduce self-criticism, and heal from past experiences, allowing room for conflicting feelings while still moving toward clarity and self-compassion.

DBT-informed strategies can support emotional regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. This may include learning practical tools for grounding, managing intense emotions, and responding more intentionally during moments of stress or conflict to reduce reactivity and increase steadiness.

Mindfulness-based work increases awareness of the present moment and reduces reactive patterns. This may include grounding strategies, breath awareness, and noticing internal experiences with greater compassion and less urgency. These skills can support emotional regulation, stress reduction, and a steadier way of responding.

ACT supports psychological flexibility, meaning the ability to notice your internal experience with clarity while making choices aligned with your values. Together, we may explore what matters most, how to struggle less with difficult thoughts and emotions, and how to move toward meaningful action.

Person-centred therapy focuses on creating a calm, non-judgmental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions, and experiences openly. Rather than directing or diagnosing, this approach offers genuine curiosity, warmth, and respect — allowing you to move toward insight and clarity in your own time.