Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a short-term talking therapy that encourages you to notice rigid or stuck patterns of thoughts and behaviours, and move towards more flexible, purposeful and productive actions.

I have specifically trained in Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapy (REBT), developed by Albert Ellis. REBT is an evidence-based philosophical approach that focuses on identifying and challenging unhealthy beliefs, replacing them with healthier alternatives that support emotional wellbeing, self-regard and goal achievement.

I also use Internal Family Systems (IFS)-informed approaches to help understand the different parts of ourselves and how they can influence our thoughts, feelings and behaviours.

Where appropriate, I incorporate IFS-informed Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). EMDR can help the brain process distressing or traumatic experiences that may continue to affect how we feel, think or respond in the present. It can help reduce the emotional intensity associated with difficult memories and experiences, allowing them to feel less overwhelming and have less impact on everyday life.

During therapy I will listen and encourage you to understand and motivate yourself in reaching your emotional and practical goals.

In my experience as a psychotherapist, I’ve found giving people the tools to become their own therapist goes a long way towards helping them become stronger, more confident, realistic and accepting of the issues life throws at them.

Life can be tough and sometimes you just need a bit of guidance and support to help you back on track.