Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a relatively short term, focused approach to the treatment of many types of emotional, behavioural and psychiatric problems. The application of CBT varies according to the problem being addressed, but is essentially a collaborative and individualised program that helps individuals to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and learn or relearn healthier skills and habits. CBT has been practised widely for more than 30 years. It has been researched extensively, and has demonstrated effectiveness with a variety of emotional, psychological and psychiatric difficulties.
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Mindfulness-based Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT) is a four-stage therapeutic approach which integrates Mindfulness and some of the basic principles of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) in order to help people improve the way they feel and change unhelpful behaviours. MiCBT helps people make changes in a different way to CBT. While CBT attempts to change maladaptive behaviour by modifying unrealistic thoughts and beliefs, MiCBT tries to help us learn to develop control over the processes that maintain the unrealistic thoughts and beliefs through mindfulness training. MiCBT helps change the process of thinking, not just the content of our thoughts.
Solution-Focused Therapy
Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) places focus on a person’s present and future circumstances and goals rather than past experiences. In this goal-oriented therapy, the symptoms or issues bringing a person to therapy are typically not targeted.
Instead, a therapist encourages those in treatment to develop a vision of the future and offers support as they determine the skills, resources, and abilities needed to achieve that vision successfully.
Motivational Interviewing
Motivational interviewing is a counselling method that helps people resolve ambivalent feelings and insecurities to find the internal motivation they need to change their behaviour. It is a practical, empathetic, and short-term process that takes into consideration how difficult it is to make life changes.
What can I expect from my first session?
Typically the first session will involve a thorough assessment, during which you will be asked about past experiences and treatment in order to better understand the nature of the current difficulties you are experiencing.
During this session, what to expect from treatment will also be discussed and you will be given the opportunity to talk about anything you think is relevant to your issue. You will then work collaboratively with your therapist to develop an appropriate treatment plan.