Therapies

Cognitive Behavior Therapy:
This treatment is based on the idea that people with disorders have deficits in cognition i.e. thinking, as well as engaging in maladaptive behaviors. Thus, this approach uses a number of techniques to alter negative thinking, for example encouraging positive self talk, and a number of techniques to teach coping strategies such as reinforcing good behavior. Relaxation and distraction techniques are also commonly used. This therapy can be used to treat disorders such as anxiety and depression. Usually runs from 12-15 sessions.

Cognitive Therapy:
Based on the idea that maladaptive cognitions i.e. thought patterns, are responsible for causing and maintaining disorders such as (depression-link) and (anxiety-link).  Thus, this form of therapy aims to identify and change these distorted thinking patterns, through techniques such as encouraging positive self talk, and by challenging previous beliefs.

Gestalt Therapy:
Incorporates a strong focus on present situations rather than on the past, with no attempt from the therapist to interpret experiences for the patient. Gestalt therapy uses a range of techniques usually practiced in groups, but also with couples, individuals, family, and children. Techniques include role playing, where the individual imagines that they are talking to the person with whom they have an unresolved issue with. This allows the patient to express any anger or pain they feel towards that person as well as gain important insights into any feelings and emotions buried in the unconscious.

Person Centred Therapy:
The main method of treatment is unstructured non directive talking therapy, where the therapist mirrors statements expressed by the patient, helping them explore and understand their own feelings.  As the relationship between the therapist and individual develops, and the individual begins to understand their own feelings better, they can decide what changes they need to make to achieve personal growth and satisfaction.

Emotional Intelligence Therapy or Human Givens:
From this perspective, every single person, irrespective of culture, is born with essential physical and emotional needs as well as innate abilities called ‘resources’ that help us fulfil those needs. Physical needs include water, food, and warmth. Emotional needs include security, a sense of autonomy and control, and friendship and intimacy. When too many innate needs are not being met, or when our resources are not being used correctly, individuals as well as those around them will feel distressed. Human givens therapy is used to treat a wide range of disorders such as anxiety, depression, addiction, trauma, and anger and relationship problems.

Existential Therapy:
Rather than focusing on the past, or eliminating patients’ anxieties, existential therapists encourage patients to confront and face their anxieties. The patient is encouraged to find their own path and make their own choices, taking control of their lives while at the same time reflecting on the aloneness and meaningless of the world and creating their own personal meaning. By gaining a sense of responsibility for their actions and experiences in life, patients become more able to freely choose what they want to do and where they want to go next in life.