Therapy

If you’re new to therapy, or working with a new Therapist for the first time, attending your first session can be daunting. If you’re already dealing with anxiety, you may feel particularly apprehensive. In my experience, most people find it helpful to have a rough idea of what to expect as well as some ideas […]

What Is EMDR Therapy? EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a psychological therapy that was developed by Francine Shapiro in 1987, and is an internationally recognised treatment for trauma, as well as other psychological difficulties, such as anxiety disorders and depression. EMDR is used to alleviate current symptoms and problems that may be linked

What is Private Therapy? It may come as no surprise to you that private therapy is when you fund the cost of your treatment yourself. Many people do this for a variety of different reasons, depending on their individual needs, expectations, and circumstances. Let’s take a look at some of these below.  Why Pay For

Seeking excessive reassurance is a very common coping strategy for those that get anxious about things. Reassurance can come from the self, from others, or from things like the internet, and examples can include asking friends or family members for their opinion, speaking to medical staff, such as your GP, midwife, or health visitor, excessive

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a very practical therapy that involves homework as a huge part of the therapy process. You may think of school when they hear the term “homework”, and that’s understandable. However, homework in CBT is actually a really good thing. The reason that there is a heavy focus on homework or

  What is The Difference Between CBT & Counselling? The two most common types of psychological treatments for common mental health difficulties like Depression and Anxiety, are CBT and Counselling. The goal of CBT and Counselling is essentially the same, to help you feel better, but the journey of how to get there is different.

How Effective Is Online Therapy? Over the years, psychological therapies such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), have been conducted face to face and this has been the norm for as long as I can remember. However, since COVID19, more and more people are opting to have their therapy online. There is good evidence that therapy

What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a NICE approved psychotherapy used to treat symptoms of anxiety and depression. It is a “doing” therapy which helps you learn practical life skills to help you manage your symptoms of anxiety and depression. In CBT, we look at how the way we think, the way