Mental Health Services We Offer

Schema therapy is a therapeutic approach blends cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and emotion-focused principles. It focuses on Early Maladaptive Schemas (EMS), deeply ingrained patterns formed in childhood due to unmet emotional needs. The therapy addresses maladaptive schemas using techniques like cognitive and behavioral strategies, limited reparenting by the therapist, experiential techniques, and homework assignments. Schema therapy is particularly effective for individuals with chronic psychological issues, including personality disorders, aiming to reshape maladaptive patterns and promote emotional well-being

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a widely used therapeutic approach that emphasizes the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. CBT aims to identify and modify negative thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to emotional distress and dysfunctional coping mechanisms. The therapist and client work collaboratively to challenge and reframe irrational or harmful thoughts, develop healthier cognitive patterns, and implement positive behavioral changes. CBT is goal-oriented, time-limited, and has been proven effective for various mental health issues, including anxiety, depression, and stress-related disorders.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a therapeutic approach originally designed for individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD). It integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies. DBT focuses on four key skill sets: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. It aims to help individuals manage intense emotions, improve interpersonal relationships, and develop coping strategies for distressing situations. The therapy involves a combination of individual sessions, skills training groups, and a supportive therapeutic relationship. DBT has been proven effective for various emotional dysregulation disorders, extending beyond BPD to address conditions such as eating disorders and substance abuse.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a therapeutic approach that blends cognitive-behavioral strategies with mindfulness and acceptance techniques. ACT aims to enhance psychological flexibility by helping individuals accept their thoughts and emotions rather than resisting or avoiding them. Key components include acceptance of internal experiences, cognitive defusion to detach from negative thought patterns, mindfulness for present-moment awareness, values clarification to identify core values, and committed action to set and pursue meaningful goals. ACT is effective for various mental health issues, promoting a more flexible and values-driven approach to life.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a therapeutic approach that emphasizes identifying and building solutions rather than focusing extensively on problems. SFBT is future-oriented, brief, and collaborative. It highlights client strengths, encourages goal setting, and employs techniques like exception finding, scaling questions, and the miracle question to help clients envision positive change. SFBT is known for its practical and positive approach, making it effective for a variety of issues by empowering clients to create and work towards their preferred future.

Mindfulness skills involve cultivating awareness and non-judgmental attention to the present moment. Derived from contemplative traditions, these skills include present-moment awareness, non-judgmental observation of thoughts and feelings, acceptance, and practices like mindful breathing, body scan, mindful walking, and mindful eating. Mindfulness is often integrated into therapeutic approaches to enhance well-being, reduce stress, and improve emotional regulation. These skills promote a heightened awareness of one's experiences and can be beneficial for mental health.

Schema therapy helps us understand why we behave the way we do and how our emotions work. It looks at the pattern and beliefs we develop, - often from the unmet childhood needs in childhood. When these needs aren’t met, we create “schemas”- these are thoughts and feelings that influence how we see ourselves and the world around us. As adults, this can make us react in ways that don’t fit with our current situation. The therapy guides us to heal these emotional wounds. It helps us to understand about ourselves and others and encourages us to adopt healthier beliefs and behaviours. Schema therapy helps us to grow into the kind of adults we want to be – people who are aware of their emotions- can respond well to different situations, have positive beliefs that helps us function daily, and can build healthy relationship with ourselves and others. Read More