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Psychological Therapy
People come along to therapy with me for help to manage a range of emotional and physical difficulties. I specialise in trauma therapy, adjustment to physical health difficulties, adjustment to and rehabilitation from neurological conditions including functional neurological disorder.
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I offer a range of therapy, supervision and consultation services.
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Usually weekly or fortnightly online therapy for a range of presentations.
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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
EMDR is a therapy primarily used treat trauma however its use has been expanded to a wider range of presentations such as anxiety, depression and chronic pain. EMDR involves briefly accessing distressing experiences while a therapist directs the individual's eye movements or uses other forms of bilateral stimulation to help process memories which have become stuck in their processing due to the brain being in “fight or flight”. EMDR therapy is different from other forms of therapy as it does not require the client talk in detail about the distressing experience nor does it involve homework between sessions. The process allows the brain to naturally heal. It can also often be a much quicker process.
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​Here is a video from EMDRIA’s website which explains the process in more detail: https://youtu.be/Pkfln-ZtWeY
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is one of the most well-known psychological therapies It focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings and behaviours. It is often used to help people identify and alter negative patterns of thinking or behaviour that may be contributing to their difficulties. It is a practical strategy-based approach involving exercises aimed to challenge and reframe negative thoughts, unhelpful behaviours and develop coping skills. CBT has a good evidence base for treating anxiety, depression, phobias and trauma.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT is a form of therapy which supports individuals to accept what is beyond their control whilst at the same time committing to action that is aligned to their values and that enriches their lives. It focuses on acceptance of thoughts rather than trying to eliminate or change them. ACT involves a combination of mindfulness strategies and behavioural techniques. It can be particularly useful for people who are living with long term health conditions.
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Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
CFT is an approach focused on building compassion. It aims to help individuals build their capacity for self-compassion and in doing so understand their emotions and behaviours through this lens. It is particularly helpful for people struggling with shame, self-criticism, low self-worth or self-esteem, trauma, depression and anxiety.
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Mindfulness-Based Approaches
Mindfulness involves learning techniques and practises that cultivate present moment awareness and non-judgemental acceptance thoughts emotions and sensations. Many therapies integrate mindfulness practices where appropriate, in order to help reduce stress manage emotions improve focus and enhance general well-being.
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Medical Hypnosis
Medical hypnosis also known as hypnotherapy, is a therapeutic technique used to induce a state of focused attention and relaxation. It is often used in medical settings to compliment traditional treatments. During hypnosis individuals are supported into a trance like state where they can be more open to suggestions that can help change perceptions behaviours or sensations. It can be used to help manage pain call my and reduce symptoms related to various medical conditions, aid in stress reduction and assist with behavioural changes like smoking cessation or weight loss.