Individual counselling & psychotherapy

Different approaches.
One place to begin.

Explore the ways our therapists work, and take a closer look at what might fit you. You don’t need to choose a method before getting in touch.

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Explore individual therapies

Five approaches, with space to ask questions about each.

Some of our therapists draw on more than one approach, tailoring the work to your needs, goals and preferences. You don’t need to choose an approach before reaching out; your therapist can explore the options with you.

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Exploration & self-understanding

Person-centred
therapy

A relationship grounded in empathy, acceptance and authenticity. Explore your inner world and find your own direction, at a pace you help set.

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Thoughts, feelings & actions

Cognitive behavioural
therapy (CBT)

Notice how thoughts, feelings and actions influence one another. Examine unhelpful patterns, practise different responses and gradually approach situations you’ve been avoiding.

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Emotions, coping & relationships

Dialectical behaviour
therapy (DBT)

Pair understanding with practice. Work on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness in individual sessions.

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Trauma memories & avoidance

Trauma &
PTSD therapy

Explore trauma-focused care, including Prolonged Exposure (PE): structured work with trauma memories and avoidance. Discuss readiness, fit and pacing with your therapist.

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Understanding emotional experience

Emotion-focused
therapy

Work directly with emotions that feel stuck, confusing or overwhelming. Explore what they mean, what you need, and patterns such as self-criticism or shutting down.

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Approaches vary by clinician. Your therapist can talk with you about your concerns, preferences and which options may fit, including how different approaches can inform your work together.

Finding your fit

The person matters, too.

Read about our therapists’ approaches, languages and appointment options. Or tell us what you’re looking for, and we can help you explore a starting point.