I use a range of different therapy approaches & tools to suit each individual, couple or group. The main approaches I use are: MI (Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), strengths-based, solution-focused and person-centred therapies.

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• MI is a therapeutic approach used to facilitate the individual's desire for behaviour change, generally used with addictive behaviour

 

• CBT is a treatment model which is structured, short-term & present-orientated, focusing on solving current problems & modifying dysfunctional thinking and behaviour

 

• ACT is based on living a "rich, full & meaningful life" by accepting thoughts & feelings instead of fighting them, & taking effective action, guided by the client's deepest values

 

• Strengths-based therapy involves using the client's own existing strengths & capacities to enable effective change

 

• Solution-focused therapy is brief & future-focused

 

• Person-centred therapy (also known as the Rogerian approach) is self-directed & allows the client to grow and develop​

 

• When working with children I use play-therapy which is a non-threatening, gentle & fun method to engage a child through play