What are my values and why do they matter?
How easy is it to identify our values? So often they are something that we don’t really think about and therefore it can be challenging to know if we are…
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How do I know which is the right therapy or therapist for me?
With so many therapies and therapists to choose from, it can be a daunting and overwhelming process to find the right one for you. For some people, it can take…
What is mindfulness?
Mindfulness is the ability to maintain awareness moment to moment of both our internal and external world. It is about being present in the moment with the capacity to notice…
How do I know if I’m ready for therapy or if it is even right for me?
This is a really important question to ask yourself before starting therapy, but it is also a tricky one to answer, particularly if you haven’t tried therapy before. However, it…
How are trauma memories different from normal memories?
If we imagine that our minds are like a cupboard with various shelves and rails, then our memories will be like the things that we put in the cupboard. Most…
What is EMDR and how does it work?
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic approach that was developed to help those suffering with painful trauma memories including those with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). It…
Why use imagery?
Imagery is a core component of many different therapies, but particularly mindfulness based approaches. Imagery is often described as an ‘experiential’ exercise, which means that it allows someone to experience…
Three systems model of emotion in Compassion Focussed Therapy
In Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT), emotions are categorised into three different types and functions: • The Threat System • The Drive System • The Soothing System The Threat System These…
What is Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT)?
Compassion is commonly defined as:‘A sensitivity to the suffering of self and others with a deep commitment to try and relieve and prevent it’Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) aims to purposely…
What are schema modes?
In addition to our schemas, schema therapy will also look at what are called our ‘schema modes’. These are moment to moment emotional states and coping responses that we find…