Heal & fortify your mental health

Psychodynamic Therapy explores unconscious thoughts and feelings that influence behaviour and relationships. It focuses on gaining insight into recurring patterns and unresolved conflicts from the past. This approach aims to increase self-awareness, improve emotional regulation, and enhance interpersonal relationships through deep self-reflection and exploration.

Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) combines mindfulness strategies with behaviour change techniques. It teaches clients to accept unavoidable difficulties while committing to actions aligned with personal values. ACT aims to increase psychological flexibility, helping individuals lead more fulfilling lives despite challenges or mental health issues.

EMDR is a psychotherapy treatment designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories. It involves guided eye movements while recalling traumatic events, helping the brain reprocess these memories. EMDR can significantly reduce the emotional impact of trauma, allowing clients to develop more adaptive coping mechanisms and achieve psychological healing.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on identifying and changing negative thought patterns and behaviours that contribute to emotional distress. It helps clients recognize the connection between thoughts, feelings, and actions, teaching practical strategies to reframe unhelpful thinking and develop more adaptive coping skills. CBT is goal-oriented and often involves homework assignments to reinforce new habits and thought processes.

Pain Psychology is a specialised approach that addresses the psychological aspects of chronic pain management. It helps individuals develop coping strategies, improve pain-related behaviours, and enhance overall quality of life despite persistent pain. This approach often incorporates elements of cognitive-behavioural techniques, mindfulness, and stress reduction to help clients better manage their pain experience and associated emotional challenges.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with mindfulness practices, focusing on emotional regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. Originally developed for treating borderline personality disorder, DBT helps clients balance acceptance and change. It teaches four core skills: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness, aiming to help individuals manage intense emotions and improve relationships.

Gut-Brain Psychology explores the bidirectional communication between the gastrointestinal system and the brain, known as the gut-brain axis. This approach recognises the impact of gut health on mental well-being and vice versa. It integrates dietary interventions, stress management techniques, and psychological strategies to address both gastrointestinal symptoms and related psychological issues, promoting overall health and well-being.

Narrative Therapy encourages individuals to view their lives as stories and to become the authors of their own narratives. It helps clients separate themselves from their problems, reframe negative self-perceptions, and construct more empowering life stories. This approach aims to help individuals find new meanings and possibilities in their lives. Our therapist, Freya Bronwin, specialises in Narrative Therapy, bringing expertise and compassion to guide clients in reshaping their personal narratives and finding new perspectives on their experiences.

Positive Psychology focuses on cultivating happiness, well-being, and human flourishing rather than solely treating mental illness. It emphasizes the study of positive emotions, character strengths, and optimal functioning. This approach aims to enhance life satisfaction and resilience by promoting practices such as gratitude, mindfulness, and the development of personal strengths. Positive Psychology interventions often involve exercises to increase optimism, build meaningful relationships, and achieve a sense of purpose and engagement in life.