Therapeutic Approaches
We understand that not one formula fits all individuals. By ensuring you feel safe and supported throughout your therapeutic journey I incorporate a unique blend of evidence-based approaches tailored to your specific needs. This provides you with the perfect space to achieve optimal growth and success in your therapeutic journey.
Person Centered (PCT)
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Non-directive
Client led
Exceptional at allowing a safe and supportive space for the client to explore what brought them to therapy
No homework
Requires client's active participation
Base approach in therapy
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Clients navigating maladaptive thoughts and behaviours
Mental Health disorders
Interpersonal issues
Modification of maladaptive thoughts and behaviours
Individuals/couples
Strength Based (SBT)
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Talk therapy
Identifying specifics that assist with individual intern growth
Client is the storyteller
Focuses on positive personal perspective
Assists in helping individuals see they are resourceful and resilient
Often used in conjunction with other therapeutic approaches
Reframing
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History of trauma
Struggling with stress
PTSD
Individuals/couples
Solution Focused (SFT)
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Future focused
Short-term therapy approach
Goal focused
Emphasis on solutions to clients' issue
Motivational
Encourages behavioural changes desired by the client
“Miracle questions”
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Adults
Teenagers
Individuals/couples
Athletes
Performers
Anxiety
Depression
Self-esteem
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Cognitive Behavioural (CBT)
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Popular therapeutic approach
Unlocking unhelpful learnt thoughts, feelings and behavioural patterns
Talk therapy
Navigate through the current problem
Focus on the present “Here and now”
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Anxiety
Depression
Addiction
Relationship issues
ADHD
varying mental health illnesses
Attachment-Based
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4 types of attachment styles
How individuals develop attached to their parents/caregivers
Restructure and gain control of one's self
Assisting in building meaningful connections with others
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Childhood trauma
Relationship issues
Trust issues
Individuals/couples
Emotion Focused (EFT)
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Gaining insight into clients emotional awareness and avoidant tendencies
Creating self-awareness
Building internal connections
Learning to accept and understand emotions and self-regulate
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Trauma
Anxiety
Depression
Eating disorders
Childhood trauma
Interpersonal issues
Relationship issues
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
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Increasing consistency in behaviour
Mindfulness
Acceptances of the clients own thoughts and feelings
Gaining the ability to respond to uncontrollable situations
Working through one's own criticisms of self
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Anxiety
Depression
OCD
Addictions
Existential
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Exploring client's beliefs surrounding death, freedom/ responsibility, isolation and meaning/meaninglessness
Collaborative process
Facing internal conflict and gaining perspective and clarity
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Anxiety
Depression
Addiction