Humanistic Perspectives

An evidence based psychological perspective emphasizing personal growth, self-actualisation, and the inherent goodness of people. It focuses on a person’s subjective experience and aims to help clients achieve their full potential by fostering a supportive and empathetic therapeutic environment.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

A widely practiced and evidence-based therapeutic approach focusing on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It is grounded in the idea that negative thought patterns can lead to emotional distress and maladaptive behaviors, and that by changing these thoughts, people can improve their emotional well-being and behavior.

Mindfulness Based Approaches

Mindfulness is the practice of being fully present and engaged in the current moment, with a non-judgmental awareness of thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations. These evidence based approaches can be effective when working with a variety of mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and stress-related disorders.

EMDR

A structured evidence-based treatment for trauma-related conditions and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). EMDR focuses on helping people process and resolve distressing memories, reduce emotional impacts of those memories, and alleviate symptoms associated with trauma.