If you’re considering therapy but are unsure where to start, know that the first step can be the hardest. However, reaching out for help can be one of the best things you do for yourself. As a therapist, I am here to provide you with the support and guidance you need in a kind and professional approach.
Life can throw many challenges our way, and it’s not always easy to know how to cope. It’s normal to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or depressed when facing difficult situations, but it’s important to remember that you don’t have to go through it alone. Seeking help from a therapist can provide you with the support and guidance you need to overcome these challenges.
As a therapist, my role is to create a safe and supportive space for you to talk about your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgment. I use evidence-based techniques to help you gain a better understanding of your situation and develop coping strategies that work for you.
Therapy can provide you with the tools you need to feel better. Some of the benefits of therapy include:
Remember, it’s never too late to seek help and take steps towards a healthier, happier life.
CBT is a type of therapy that focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviours that may contribute to mental health issues. CBT is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are interconnected, and that changing one can have an impact on the others. In CBT, a therapist works collaboratively with a client to identify specific goals and develop strategies to help the client challenge and change negative thought patterns, develop coping skills, and improve overall well-being.
Additionally, to the CBT and BA approach, I incorporate principles of Third Wave CBT into my practice including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT), Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) and Transdiagnostic CBT.
ACT is a type of therapy that helps clients develop greater psychological flexibility by accepting difficult thoughts and feelings and taking action in line with their values. By focusing on what is truly important to clients, ACT can help them overcome emotional and behavioural challenges and live more fulfilling lives.
CFT is a type of therapy that focuses on developing compassion for oneself and others by exploring one’s relationship with self-criticism, shame, guilt, perfectionism as well as other difficulties related to emotion regulation. It also emphasizes mindfulness practices such as body awareness and relaxation techniques.
DBT is a type of therapy that combines cognitive and behavioural approaches to help clients develop skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT is particularly effective for clients who struggle with intense emotions and difficulty in managing relationships.
MBCT is a type of therapy that combines elements of mindfulness and cognitive therapy. The goal of MBCT is to help individuals better manage their thoughts, feelings and behaviours in order to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety. It does this by teaching clients how to recognize negative thought patterns, become aware of them without judgment, and then use strategies such as mindfulness, reframing thoughts or engaging in activities that support wellbeing.
Transdiagnostic CBT is an approach to cognitive-behavioural therapy that focuses on treating common underlying psychological factors across different disorders, rather than treating each disorder separately. This approach recognizes that many mental health problems share commonalities in terms of their underlying cognitive, emotional, and behavioural processes. By addressing these shared processes, transdiagnostic CBT aims to be more efficient and effective in
