These approaches support people who struggle with:
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Shame
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Self‑criticism
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Perfectionism
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Feeling “not good enough”
We work on building self‑kindness, acceptance, and reconnecting with your values.
Compassion‑Focused & Acceptance‑Based Elements
These focus on the physical side of anxiety and stress.
Useful for:
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Panic
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Sleep difficulties
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Physical tension
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Restlessness
This can include body‑based calming strategies and CBT‑I for insomnia.
Mind–Body Approaches
These focus on the things you do (or avoid doing) that may be keeping difficulties going.
Useful for:
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Depression
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Stress
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Generalised anxiety
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Low motivation
This may include behavioural activation, reducing avoidance, building routine, or problem‑solving.
Cognitive Approaches
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These focus on the things you do (or avoid doing) that may be keeping difficulties going.
Useful for:
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Depression
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Stress
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Generalised anxiety
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Low motivation
This may include behavioural activation, reducing avoidance, building routine, or problem‑solving.
Behavioural Approaches
CBT helps you understand how your thoughts, feelings, body sensations, and behaviours are connected.
Together, we slow things down, make sense of what’s happening, and explore practical tools that support real, lasting change. It’s a flexible, evidence‑based approach that can help with anxiety, low mood, stress, OCD, panic, sleep problems, and times of pressure or transition.
WHAT IS CBT ?
A structured, gradual way of facing fears in a safe and supported way.
Often used for:
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OCD (including Exposure and Response Prevention – ERP)
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Social anxiety
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Panic
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Phobias
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Health anxiety
You stay in control throughout — we go at a pace that feels manageable.
Exposure‑Based Approaches
These techniques help you feel more settled and able to manage strong emotions.
Helpful for:
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Overwhelm
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Anxiety
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Trauma‑related symptoms
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High stress
This may include grounding exercises, breathing techniques, or distress‑tolerance tools.
Grounding & Emotional Regulation Skills
How It All Comes Together
Every person is different, so no two therapy plans look the same. Some sessions focus on understanding patterns, while others are more practical or skills‑based. My aim is always to help you feel more grounded, more equipped, and more in control of your wellbeing, both during therapy and long after it ends.
