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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

(CBT) - is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing unhelpful negative thought patterns and behaviours to improve your emotional wellbeing. Some of the roots may be found in Greek philosophy such as Socrates (born circa 469 BC) "The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new."

CBT is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings and behaviours are interconnected, and by altering negative thoughts and behaviours we can positively influence our emotions "Reality is created by the mind, we can change our reality by changing our mind." Plato (born circa 428 BC). CBT is a problem focused and goal-orientated talking therapy which helps people of all ages to develop adaptive coping skills. It is an evidence-based therapy which is effective for a range of issues which include anxiety disorders including phobias and PTSD, and mood disorders such as depression. CBT treatment programs vary according to the individual and can be short or long term.

Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing

(EMDR) - Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a psychotherapy treatment that was originally designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories (Shapiro, 1989a, 1989b), however is now used to assist with a wide range of mental health problems, such as addictions, phobias and depression.

Repeated studies show that by using EMDR therapy people can experience the benefits of psychotherapy that once took years to make a difference. It is widely assumed that severe emotional pain requires a long time to heal. EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma. When you cut your hand, your body works to close the wound. If a foreign object or repeated injury irritates the wound, it festers and causes pain. Once the block is removed, healing resumes.

EMDR therapy demonstrates that a similar sequence of events occurs with mental processes. The brain’s information processing system naturally moves toward mental health. If the system is blocked or imbalanced by the impact of a disturbing event, the emotional wound festers and can cause intense suffering. Once the block is removed, healing resumes.

Using the detailed protocols and procedures learned in EMDR therapy training sessions, clinicians help clients activate their natural healing processes.

To learn more please open the following link (right click and select open link)  EMDR Animation (youtube.com)  

Dialectical Behavioural Therapy

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) - is a type of cognitive behaviour therapy or talking therapy to help with distress tolerance, emotion regulatio, interpersonal effectiveness and mindfulness. It had been designed for people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) or who have difficulties controlling their emotional reactions. People with BPD often report difficulty managing strong emotions which can cause troubled relationships and a distorted view of the self-resulting in self-harming behaviours and sometimes suicidal thoughts. DBT is frequently used with other mental health conditions such as:

  • Alcohol or drug problems

  • Anxiety

  • Depression

  • Eating disorders, i.e., binge-eating or bulimia

  • Emotional disregulation

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)  

Rational Emotive Behaviour Therapy   

(REBT) - is another type of cognitive behavioural therapy developed by psychologist Albert Ellis. REBT is an action-oriented approach that focusses on helping people to challenge and reframe irrational beliefs about themself, others and the world which may be contributing to psychological problems and mental distress. By looking at  core beliefs held about certain experiences and emotions we can learn how to deal with and manage difficult negative emotions, thoughts and behaviours in a healthier and realistic way.

Main REBT beliefs:

  • You are worthy of self-acceptance no matter what even when you struggle of make mistakes; there is no need for shame or guilt.

  • Others are also worthy of acceptance, even when their behaviour involves something that you do not like.

  • Negative things will sometimes happen in life, and that doesn't mean that things are happening in a way they shouldn't be. Life is not positive all of the time, and there's no rational reason to expect it to be.