Evidence-based psychology therapies tailored to you
Many evidence-based psychological therapies are grounded in the therapeutic relationship — a key factor in the effectiveness of treatment. That is why our practice puts the client-psychologist partnership at the centre of everything we do.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
How does CBT work?
CBT is a structured, goal-oriented approach to therapy in psychology, where you will explore current challenges, set goals, and develop practical strategies to shift negative thinking and behaviour patterns. Its general focus on current difficulties and symptom reduction makes it a recommended first-line treatment for a range of issues, helping to provide more immediate relief.
Who can it help?
CBT is one of the most popular therapeutic approaches used at the start of treatment to help stabilise symptoms. It can be used for anxiety disorders, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and more.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
while managing difficult thoughts and emotions. It blends acceptance and
mindfulness strategies with commitment and behaviour-change techniques.
Its main goal is to enhance psychological flexibility — that is, the ability to be present,
open up to experience, and take action guided by personal values. This is the
definition of ‘resilience’.
How does ACT work?
Instead of helping you eliminate pain, ACT helps you accept what’s outside your control and commit to actions that align with your values.
Who can it help?
ACT may be beneficial for people struggling with chronic low mood, chronic pain, psychosis, and more.
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)
How does EMDR work?
EMDR encourages you to recall a troubling memory while following a set of guided side-to-side eye movements (a technique we call bilateral stimulation). This process helps the brain reprocess the memory, reducing emotional intensity and helping you store the experience in a more adaptive way. Over time, the meaning of the memory shifts, leading to emotional relief and resolution.
Who can it help?
EMDR is best known for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), but it has a broad evidence base for a range of mental health challenges, including C-PTSD, chronic anxiety, and grief.
Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT)
How does CAT work?
CAT is interactive, encouraging you and the therapist to work together to recognise and revise any relationship patterns you’re experiencing, whether big or small. It aims to reduce distress and enhance wellbeing by focusing on relationships and developing practical tools to support meaningful change.
Who can it help?
CAT is suitable for anyone who wants to learn more about themselves and relationships. But it’s especially helpful for people struggling with relationship difficulties (including how they relate to themselves), long-standing difficulties (such as chronic depression or anxiety, or personality challenges or disorders.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
How does DBT work?
DBT is a structured, skills-based therapy that prioritises safety and emotional stability. We start by addressing the most urgent issues first (such as suicidal behaviour or self-harm), then look at improving emotional and relational functioning. You’ll learn and practise four core skill sets: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness.
Who can it help?
DBT may be effective in treating suicidal behaviour, self-harm, substance misuse and anger. It is also a popular group treatment for people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD).
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
How does IFS work?
In IFS therapy, we help you explore and identify different parts of yourself, such as your inner critic, vulnerable child, or protective parts. This process teaches you to cultivate compassion for these parts and help them work in harmony.
Who can it help?
IFS may be effective for individuals dealing with trauma, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, and emotional struggles. It may be particularly useful for those who feel overwhelmed by conflicting thoughts and emotions or are stuck in patterns of self-criticism or shame. It is often combined with EMDR treatment.
Psychodynamic Psychotherapy
It provides a comprehensive theory about human nature, including how personality develops, our motivation and drives, and the defences we develop to cope with life (but over time can get in the way of a meaningful life).
How does psychodynamic psychotherapy work?
In psychodynamic therapy, we work to uncover and understand unconscious patterns rooted in the past, particularly in relationships. It can involve examining how early and current relationships impact our sense of self and overall wellbeing, using the therapeutic space and therapy relationship to uncover these patterns. This process helps bring awareness to recurring behaviours and emotional responses to foster deeper self-understanding and long-term change.
Who can it help?
Psychodynamic therapy has been around for many years and has a strong evidence base. It may be beneficial for those facing long-standing emotional issues, such as depression, relationship struggles, identity confusion, grief, addiction, and more. It is an approach known to work at a deeper level, so it may suit people with experiences of repetitive, unresolved problems that interfere with their ability to thrive (such as chronic dissatisfaction, chronic anxiety or depression, or difficulty achieving personal goals).
Schema Therapy
How does schema therapy work?
It focuses on identifying and transforming schemas — the ‘blueprints’ through which we experience ourselves, others, and the world. Schemas are core beliefs formed early in life based on unmet emotional needs, but they can influence our coping patterns right through to adulthood. Schema therapy helps us explore these coping mechanisms and challenge unhelpful beliefs, allowing us to develop healthier and more adaptive ways of thinking and behaving.
Who can it help?
Schema therapy is often used after CBT to provide a deeper focus on why you’re experiencing mental health challenges and what core beliefs might be driving ‘symptoms’ (especially those associated with depression and anxiety). It has also been found to be effective for eating disorders, personality disorders, and substance misuse.