Therapy

Psychotherapy is a form of talk therapy that helps people address emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. People seek therapy for various reasons - to better understand oneself, to explore and process past hurts, to learn skills to improve coping and well-being, or to simply be in the presence of a supportive other.

Different therapy modalities might focus on different areas for change, but they all have a similar goal - to journey with the individual in improving their psychological well-being, one step at a time, together.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on helping individuals identify and change negative or unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors. By developing more helpful ways of thinking and shaping more helpful behavioural patterns, one can improve his/her functioning and quality of life. CBT is helpful in addressing conditions including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, stress and relationship difficulties and many more.

Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) is a humanistic treatment that views emotions as centrally important in human functioning. Problematic emotional responses and difficult relationships with self and/or other are factors that contribute to distress and impaired functioning. In EFT, the therapist works with the person to better explore, process, transform, and more flexibly manage their emotions. EFT has been shown to be effective for depression, anxiety, trauma, relationship and attachment difficulties.

Schema Therapy

Schema Therapy is a form of psychotherapy that aims to help clients address unmet needs and break long-standing unhelpful patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving. It integrates elements from CBT, Gestalt therapy, and attachment theory amongst others. It is especially helpful for addressing chronic depression and anxiety and relationship difficulties.

Behavioural Interventions

Behavioural interventions are often used in working with persons with developmental disabilities who present with behaviours of concern. They aim to promote desirable behaviours and decrease unwanted behaviours. Behavioural interventions are often used within a more comprehensive approach and framework such as Positive Behaviour Support.