integrativePSYCHOTHERAPY

There are many different styles of therapy. We practice an integrative approach to counselling and psychotherapy, drawing on a number of counselling styles and disciplines. The most commonly used approaches we practice are person-centred counselling, psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).  Very brief definitions of these are set out below:

• Person-centred counselling: The therapist creates a supportive, non-judgemental environment in which the client can explore their experiences, thoughts and feelings and gain new perspectives on issues in order to develop their own solutions to problems.

• Psychodynamic psychotherapy: Together the client and therapist may explore the client's past and think about how events from the past may be shaping current behaviour.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): The therapist helps the client to identify unhelpful or destructive thoughts and behaviours and to use practical skills and tools to challenge problematic thought patterns or change behaviour. CBT is about changing the way a person thinks or behaves.

Some clients benefit from the use of just one of these types of therapy while others respond better to a combination of therapeutic approaches. We understand that everyone's life experiences are unique and integrative psychotherapy allows therapy to evolve along with each client's specific needs.

Our comprehensive approach relies on a healthy, therapeutic relationship between client and therapist, based on trust. To develop this relationship we never judge our clients. We do not judge personal choices or past experiences. The bonds we form with our clients are the foundation of our work and an essential part of therapy. The work we do together is shaped around each client's personal and changing needs.

We provide both long and short-term therapy. Male and female therapists are available.

If you would like to speak to one of our therapists about personal or relationship therapy, please contact us.