Therapies offered
EMDR Therapy
Trauma can affect every aspect of your life, but healing really is possible.
Whether you want to move forward or just get through the tough times you’re facing right now, trauma can leave deep scars that are hard to heal on your own. If you’re reading this, you’re probably ready to stop feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or burdened. I’m an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) therapist, and I’ve helped many people recover from trauma.
I’m here to help you find peace and balance again. EMDR is a proven and science-backed method for trauma recovery. I work with people who have experienced PTSD, C-PTSD, interpersonal violence, sexual assault, childhood trauma and addictions. Healing doesn’t mean forgetting, it means getting your strength back and moving forward with confidence.
EMDR therapy uses our understanding of neuroscience to change how our brain deals with traumatic memories and traumatic stress. It works by helping to reprocess traumatic memories to make them less emotionally intense and overwhelming. As a result, your body, emotions, and brain can heal after years of feeling disconnected and distressed. With the help of EMDR Therapy, you may notice feelings that previously felt too intense or overwhelming have less of a hold over you. You may also notice your relationships with others improve, as well as an overall improved functioning in various areas of your life.
Not all EMDR therapists are the same. I have been trained to Level 2 EMDR therapy and I am a member of EMDRAA.
CBT - Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
CBT is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness.
CBT is a therapeutic approach for which there is ample scientific evidence that it can produce positive change. It’s based on several core principles, including:
- Psychological problems are, in part, a consequence of faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking and/or learned patterns of unhelpful behaviour.
- People suffering from psychological problems can learn better ways of coping with them, thereby relieving their symptoms and becoming more effective in their lives.
CBT is a form of psychological treatment that has been demonstrated to be effective for a range of problems including depression, anxiety disorders, alcohol and drug use problems, marital problems, eating disorders, and severe mental illness.
CBT is a therapeutic approach for which there is ample scientific evidence that it can produce positive change. It’s based on several core principles, including:- Psychological problems are, in part,
a consequence of faulty or unhelpful ways of thinking and/or learned patterns of unhelpful behaviour. - People suffering from psychological problems can learn better ways of coping with them, thereby relieving their symptoms and becoming more effective in their lives.
DBT - Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
Feeling intense emotions and confusion about them is normal. We all experience emotions, some more distressing than others, and manage them differently. Feeling misunderstood and confused about your identity, especially when emotions are intense, quick-changing, or control your behaviour, is common.
DBT is an evidence-based psychotherapy that treats personality disorders, interpersonal conflicts, mood disorders, suicidal ideation, and behavioural patterns like self-harm and substance misuse. It offers valuable skills to overcome challenges and build a fulfilling life.
ACT - Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
ACT is a form of psychotherapy and a branch of clinical behaviour analysis. It is an evidence-based psychological intervention that employs acceptance and mindfulness strategies along with commitment and behaviour-change strategies to enhance psychological flexibility.
The objective of ACT is not to eliminate difficult feelings but to be present with life’s experiences and to “move toward valued behaviour”. Acceptance and commitment therapy encourages individuals to acknowledge unpleasant feelings, avoid overreacting to them, and not shy away from situations that cause these emotions.
SFBT - Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
SFBT is a short-term, goal-oriented, evidence-based approach that integrates principles of positive psychology. It helps clients create solutions by focusing on possibilities rather than problems. At its core, SFBT is a future-oriented, hope-inspiring method designed to formulate, motivate, achieve, and sustain positive behavioural change.
Schema Therapy
Schema therapy is a therapeutic approach that focuses on identifying and addressing schemas—maladaptive thought patterns that can lead to unhealthy behaviours and difficulties in adult relationships. These schemas often develop in childhood, particularly in children whose emotional or physical needs were unmet, or in those who were either overindulged or lacked appropriate parental boundaries. In adulthood, these schemas can negatively influence thoughts and actions, resulting in behaviours such as avoidance, overcompensation, or excessive self sacrifice. These patterns can, in turn, harm relationships and emotional well-being.
The goal of schema therapy is to help individuals recognise these behaviours, understand their underlying causes, and reshape their thoughts and actions. This enables them to handle relationship challenges and emotional experiences in healthier, more productive ways.
