integrativePSYCHOTHERAPY

There are many different styles of therapy. We practice an integrative approach to counselling and psychotherapy which takes into account several different perspectives of human psychology. Our approach to counselling is based on the belief that everyone is unique, with their own personal experiences and emotions, and each client deserves to be supported in a unique way.

In our work we draw 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.

Our comprehensive approach to therapy relies on a supportive, constructive relationship between client and therapist, based on trust. To develop this relationship we never judge our clients.  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 our client's personal and evolving needs.

Integrative psychotherapy works on the basis that personal issues are best dealt with through using different counselling approaches for specific issues, based on the client's needs. In collaboration with each client, we assess the best type of treatment to help explore and resolve issues in a confidential, non-judgemental environment. Our primary aim is to provide a warm, trusting relationship through which our clients develop new perspectives on difficult or problematic personal issues.

If you would like to speak to one of our therapists about our approach to psychotherapy, please contact us on 020 7323 5262.