Psychological Therapy

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is an evidence-based approach that helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings, physical symptoms and behaviours are connected. By identifying unhelpful patterns and developing new ways of thinking and responding, CBT can help reduce emotional distress. It is commonly used to treat anxiety and depression, but can also be effective for a range of other mental and physical health difficulties.

Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) helps individuals who struggle with high levels of self-criticism, shame or difficult emotions. It focuses on developing self-compassion and learning how to respond to yourself with greater understanding and kindness. CFT can help reduce distress, improve emotional regulation and support a greater sense of wellbeing.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) helps individuals to learn practical skills to manage intense emotions, improve relationships and cope with distress in healthier ways. It focuses on building skills in emotional regulation, mindfulness, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be particularly helpful for individuals who feel overwhelmed by their emotions or struggle with impulsive behaviours.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps individuals to develop greater psychological flexibility by learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings rather than struggling against them. It focuses on helping individuals clarify their personal values and take meaningful actions that move them towards the life they want to live, even in the presence of challenges.

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapy that helps individuals process and recover from traumatic or distressing life experiences. It works by helping the brain reprocess difficult memories so they become less overwhelming. EMDR can help reduce the emotional impact of past experiences and support healing and recovery.

Schema Therapy helps individuals understand long-standing patterns in their thoughts, feelings and relationships that may have developed earlier in life. These patterns, often called ‘schemas’ can influence how individuals see themselves and others. Schema Therapy works to identify and change these patterns, helping individuals develop healthier ways of coping, improve relationships and meet their emotional needs in more balanced ways.

I offer support for individuals with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). This can be focused on helping individuals to better understand how ADHD affects their thoughts, emotions and daily life. Together we can explore practical strategies to manage challenges such as focus, organisation, emotional regulation and overwhelm, while also recognising and building on individuals strengths.

I offer supportive, neurodiversity-affirming therapy for individuals with autism. Therapy provides a safe space to explore individuals experiences, understand their needs and develop strategies that support their wellbeing. Together we can work on challenges such as sensory overwhelm, communication, emotional regulation, relationships and navigating daily life, while recognising and valuing individuals strengths.