Mental Health
It`s time to change!
We need to change how people think and act about mental health problems.
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy MBCT is a modified form of cognitive therapy that incorporates mindfulness practices that include present moment awareness, meditation and breathing exercises. MBCT teaches a client to be in the here and now as well as break away from negative thought patterns that can cause a decline into a mood-disordered state; this…Relationship Therapy
Relationship Therapy When a couple enters therapy, they are often brimming with complaints about their partners. The difficulties and dynamics have become so complex that it is hard to sort through the many offences of which they have accused each other. Chances are, in most cases, both parties are right, and both are wrong. Relationship…Relationship problems
Relationship problems You are responsible for your own thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and the types of relationships that you put up with. When you do not take this responsibility then it is likely that it will be projected on to your partner and you will believe that your partner is the “cause” of your feelings and…Depression
Depression All of us will experience feelings of low mood at some point in our lives. We sometimes describe this as feeling fed-up, down in the dumps or a bit sad. This usually comes as a reaction to one or more events, causing us stress and making us feel anxious. Some people find it necessary…Eating Disorders
Eating Disorders An eating disorder is a mental health condition where you use the control of food to cope with feelings and other situations. Unhealthy eating behaviours may include eating too much or too little or worrying about your weight or body shape. The most common eating disorders are anorexia nervosa – trying to control…Trauma
Trauma Traumatic events can be very difficult to come to terms with, but confronting your feelings and getting help is often the only way of effectively treating PTSD. It is possible for PTSD to be successfully treated many years after the traumatic event or events occurred, which means it is never too late to get help. Trauma-focused…Anger
Anger Anger is a common emotion that we all experience. It is not necessarily a bad thing to feel angry however it can cause a problem if it becomes unhealthy anger as a default emotion or, the opposite, an emotion that is completely unexpressed. Anger can cloud your ability to think clearly, make you act…Compassion Focused Therapy
Compassion Focused Therapy CFT is a therapeutic approach that aims to help those who struggle with shame and self-criticism, often resulting from early experiences of abuse or neglect. CFT teaches clients to cultivate the skills of self-compassion and other-oriented compassion, which are thought to help regulate mood and lead to feelings of safety, self-acceptance, and…