Psychotherapists and Counsellors Answer your Questions
Conversations with Therapists
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What led you to choose psychotherapy or counselling as a profession?
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Which philosophical approaches have influenced your professional development?
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Which particular aspects of health or the human journey are you interested in?
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What methods do you use?
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When do you think the client will start to feel that progress is being made?
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How has therapy made a difference in your life?
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What do you like most about being a therapist?
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Do you ever have 'bad hair' days?
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What do you think is the most significant problem we face, in the world today?
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Can you share the name of a book, film, song, event or work of art that inspires you?
Donald Marmara
There is one major difference between my approach and that of many other therapies.
I do not assume that signs of stress, anxiety, depression or other emotional challenges mean that something is...
Jila Baker
Process-oriented psychology
Deep Listening
Primary, secondary and sentient awareness processes
Art Therapy
Understanding of psycho-spiritual development throughout the lifespan of an...
Tamara Pallos
For couples therapy, the main approach I use is Emotionally Focused Therapy. I use this because it has an evidence base showing it creates lasting improvements for couples. I have also found it very...
Patrick O’Brien
Jungian therapy
Somatic therapy
Solutions focussed therapy
Acceptance and commitment therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy
Narrative therapy
Heide McConkey
sex therapy, professional counselling trauma recovery betrayal trauma
Michelle Morris
Embodied Imagination, a therapeutic and creative process of working with dreams, memories and physical symptoms. I have been fortunate to complete a three-year training with Robert Bosnak, Jungian...
Stelle Shakti
My form of therapy is very person-centered. This means that you alone define the content and pace at which we work, I simply listen to your thoughts, feelings or dreams and we unfold your unique...
Helen Basili
An integrative method based on the foundation of a person-centred approach.
Jacquie Flecknoe-Brown
The basis of Jungian analysis is dream interpretation within a therapeutic relationship. This is a bit of a misnomer as the analyst does not interpret dreams in isolation, but in deep exploratory...
Michele Watson
The relationship between therapist and client is fundamental to the healing process. I work with the exchange in the relationship to continue to build the relationship and to facilitate shared...
Reed Everingham
My therapeutic approach is grounded in person-centred and trauma-informed methodologies. Additionally, my practice is influenced by theories of mindfulness, Attachment Theory, and counselling...
Adam Szmerling
Lacanian Psychoanalysis and some elements of Buddhist Meditation theory, but with a special interest in bringing unconscious elements of the psyche, especially those most shameful aspects, into...
Heather Cavill Greer
Mindfulness & meditation, Hypnosis, Brainspotting, Mindfulness-based Cognitive therapy (MbCBT) Mindfulness psychotherapy, EFT, Hakomi based relationships therapy, aspects of pyschodrama and somatic...
Nigel Bailey
I combine a number of established modalities, contingent upon the needs of my clients. In general, my emphasis is upon solutions-focused strategies and behavioural therapies. While it is essential...
Petroula Quinn
I draw from a range of modalities including: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) for trauma, Process-oriented...
Sudhir Dean
I am grounded in an existentialist approach. I am well versed in parts work (Voice Dialogue), body-based psychotherapy, narrative approaches, contemporary trauma work and mindfulness/meditation.
Sarah Kane Lawson
As mentioned I primarily use Internal Family Systems, but support this with a solution focused approach where I help you to find your strengths and bring awareness to the real issues that you are...
Jim Filshie
Client-centred therapy isn't really a method, in that it's not 'doing' anything as such - more a way of being - actually Carl Rogers said that. The therapeutic environment, or relationship, becomes a...
Laurie Brotherstone
I have a client focused way of working so it is always guided by what the client has come to see for, what their needs are, and what therapies I feel will work the best for them.
I use a...
Trudy Clutterbok
The psychoanalytic method of free association; practices from art and literature
Ron Dowd
I use the relationship with my clients as primary. I look at the process that's taking place as well as the content. I use the awareness practices I learned in my Gestalt training and in my Art...
Angelina Conias
Person-Centered Therapy:
This method allows clients to feel understood, accepted, and valued, fostering an environment conducive to self-exploration and growth.
Holistic Therapy Interventions:
I...
Matthew Austin
Psycho education, general counselling, gestalt therapy and IFS for self awareness, and EMDR for processing trauma.
Martina Palombi
I am a Couple & Family Systems Therapist and I work within a Bowen family systems theory framework. People who engage in therapy with me undertake the process of relating to their difficulties in new...
Vassilka Dimitrova-Isbell
My work is centred on psychodynamic framework and the trauma-informed principles. Additionally, to support my clients I also draw on a variety of other approaches. I use person-centered, IFS,...
Corina Johns
My first aim is to connect with a person and get to know who they are - this informs so much about what approach is most likely to be useful to them. There is no one size fits all.
Much of my...
Uri Bookman
I am informed by Process-Oriented Psychology (Process Work), Jungian Archetypes, Shadow Work, Nonviolent Communication, Nature-based Healing, trauma-informed practices, Psychodrama, Buddhist...
Karen Druce
The methods I use depend upon the particular client and the goals and preferences of each client. Naturally, I draw upon my professional and philosophical repertoire, as already outlined above. I...
Leigh Fraser-Gray
Talk therapy. I place the person at the centre of their own self determining journey. I often use psycho education to help everyone better understand themselves and their situation. I am an ASD/LGBT+...
Carolyn Zantis
Specifically, Process Oriented Psychology and TRTP - The Richard's Trauma Process.
Both these methods incorporate various evidence-based modalities as well as introducing innovative techniques that...
Kate McMaugh
Trauma processing therapy, psychodynamic therapy, ego state therapies, sensorimotor therapy, mindfulness, art therapy, CBT, ACT, EMDR and others as my clients need.
In regard assessments I use...
Bridie Fitzgerald
Interpersonal therapy
Mindfulness
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Expressive therapy- music therapy, sand tray, art therapy, drama therapy
Play therapy
Family therapy
Narrative...
Joshua Comyn
My approach is integrativeâ€I tailor the therapy to my clients by listening to them attentively and co-constructing an experience of healing and transformation that is uniquely suited to them. The...
Tom Skotidas
My practice offers Single-Session Therapy, Brief Therapy (2-10 sessions), and Longer-Term Therapy (11 - 20 sessions).
I am skilled at integrating evidence-based psychotherapy models that support...
Nicole Kinnaird
The philosophies that have influenced me most (see Q2) also provide my favourite methods. Some specific methods used to increase awareness include:
- dream work; meditation and yoga; focussing;...
Anna Sheppard
I have an eclectic approach, drawing on several evidence based modalities, including ACT (Acceptance and Commitment Therapy), CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Narrative Therapy and Internal Family...
Andrew Macdonald
I bring an integrative approach to my work that draws upon person-centred, gestalt, narrative and emotion focussed therapies.
Suzanne Rosenberg
I listen with empathy, allowing the client to lead the journey; seeking to support his/her journey with a person-centred approach, creating a secure environment in which the client can exploring...
Stephanie de Niese
I use experiential tasks, for example chair work and focusing, as well as talk therapy. Sometimes talking it out, exploring our concerns in that way and having someone truly listen and understand is...
Marzena Diard
Gestalt dialogue: I engage in open and honest dialogue with clients, encouraging them to express their thoughts, feelings, and experiences in the present moment.
Empty chair technique: Clients...
Amanda Dounis
I have a very detailed client intake form, and I clarify what I believe is important. I do not drag people through their childhood unless there is a good reason to. I work on the problem or goal as it...
Sirini Kularatne-Samarapathi
I work with an eclectic tool box, using mindful awareness techniques based in evidence based practices, with a foundation of compassion. Compassionate foundation of engagement with unconditional...
Anthony Hubeck
My methods focus on the efficient and proper use of the micro skills of counselling for eliciting change. I do like to focus on the here and now in experience in the therapy.
Zoe Hedges
Methods are dependent on the needs of the client. So I place the client at the centre of my practice and collaborate to form an alliance to find solutions to their challenges depending on their needs.
Rachael Carter
Being present to what is happening, allowing space for thoughts, feelings, emotions and sensations to shift. Supporting integration and meaning.
John Bacash
Psychoanalytical, Jungian profiling, Critical incident debriefing, Person Centred therapy.
Ruth Edwards
I am a very flexible practitioner who places great emphasis on the therapeutic relationship. I have been trained in using a wide range of therapeutic modalities and interventions, but recognise that...
Stefanie Marris
I work as an integrative therapist but utilise elements from Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Mindfulness and Somatic Experiencing.
Linda Sawrey
I have a flexible, individual client approach to my therapy practice. So will work in a range of different ways which is lead by my clients. I'm less of a talking therapist and find that getting out...
Julie Chalmers
I am keen to find what methods are most useful to my clients. I draw upon CBT, ACT, DBT, mindfulness, self compassion therapy, neuroscience, attachment theory, polyvagal theory, a variety of trauma...
Natalie Meijer
Ren Xue - holistic system that provides a roadmap for returning to our natural state/True Nature and improve our relationship with ourselves, others and the world. It is largely learning how to bring...
Michele Stewart
Emotionally Focused Therapy
ACT
Polyvagal theory and calming the autonomic nervous system
Creative expression such as journalling, drawing or breath
Existential therapy
Love
Max Rutherford
I try to listen to, and understand, as best I can, whatever the patient brings ... and I work from there.
Christopher Seager
Initially it is often about making the client feel comfortable - telling a stranger personal information can be very daunting! - and getting to know why they have come to counselling. From there it...
Alpha Emmanuelle Ponce
Emotionally focused Therapy
Gestalt
Relational
Humanistic
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Dream Work
Somatic Work
Internal Family System
Carolyn Choy
My predominant training is in the Gestalt approach, however that in itself encompasses a great deal (dialogic, phenomenological, here-and-now, creative experimentation)! I have a real passion for...
Ajay Hawkes
I work with people in an individual way and tailor my approach to the needs of the person, but these approaches inform much of my work:
Acceptance Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness based...
Bronwen Bailey
I have broadly addressed this question above in my response about philosophy. But I am interested to know the person as a whole, and the course of their life so far, and what moves them. I seek to...
Shaun McMahon
I am trained as an integrative psychotherapist. This is an orientation that focuses upon finding the right approach to fit you, rather than trying to fit you to the approach. Imagine going to a...
Julian O'Sullivan
Cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic. This includes socratic dialogue/methods, dream analysis, transference analysis when appropriate.
Karen Anderson
Regardless of whichever theoretical method or approach I might select to apply or use in my work with a client, I endeavour always to function from a position of 'being centred' within my own self. It...
Ernst Meyer
We will try and make sense of your life together, and aim to restore power, pride and hope.
Michelle Lam
My fully accredited qualifications provide me with training in many forms of psychotherapy and I have a particular interest in integral somatic psychology, narrative and psychodynamic psychotherapy,...
Lisa Champion
I use a variety of methods - the most prominent one being simply talking. I work to deeply understand my clients' experience as I feel that when I seek to understand, they also gain understanding. I...
Sara Beresford Terry
Having worked in this profession for a long time, I have 'collected' many methods which I believe work well, along the way and of course I am always picking up new ones.
It is well known that it is...
Melodina Thomas
Narrative therapy, Compassion therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Emotion-focused therapy, Gestalt therapy, etc. I often integrate elements from various methods and modalities depending on the...
Ashley White
I'm most enthusiastic about Emotion Focused Therapy, as it fits with my natural inclination to value emotions and incorporates what we understand about attachment in relationships, including the...
Stefan Durlach
This varies a great deal depending on the individual and the moment. The human encounter is central for me. A lot of the people I see require a sense of validation through being understood and seen...
Philip Hilder
I draw from a wide range of methods depending on the needs of my clients. These methods include: Person Centred Therapy, Gestalt Therapy, Hakomi Therapy, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Trauma Model...
Lisa Barrett
The main approach I use is Internal Family Systems(IFS) which is based on the premise that we are made of many different parts/personalities that all have good intentions for our system and we are...
Moira Joyce
Although I have trained in dream work, and body work, It is mainly conversational and cognitive.
I have a multitude of therapeutic skills, but the persons and their situation determines which we use.
Nina Linder
Narrative therapy, Compassion therapy, Acceptance and Commitment therapy, Emotion focussed therapy, Feminist theory, Polyvagal theory
Debby Heath
I work from an Integrative Relational Transactional Analysis (TA) perspective, which uses the therapeutic relationship to understand the conscious and unconscious dynamics in your relationships and...
Jacinta Franich
I use person centred therapy, mindfulness meditation, Acceptance & Commitment therapy, and strengths based therapy.
Lauren Sokolski
I use the relationship we create as client and therapist to explore and clarify the themes, patterns, dynamics and conflicts you are experiencing so that you can be happier and have a more fulfilling...
Isabelle Truong
I integrate various modalities to suit the clients' issues and needs. I apply various therapeutic methodologies such as Family Systems, Emotionally Focused, and Schema therapy to help you understand...
Urja Refalo
I use the principles of contemporary Gestalt therapy. Working at the client's pace, being respectful and caring yet remaining in dialogue at a growing edge that is also conducive to growth. I will use...
Nicol Thomas
Lacanian psychoanalysis. This is a talking therapy that is based in Freudian psychoanalysis. The aim is for a therapeutic alliance, as the analysand takes responsibility for their own work and working...
Fenella Hansen
I promote a trauma informed approach, with a focus on somatic (body based) therapies. I have trained in many areas including CBT, ACT, DBT, Person-Centred, Somatic Therapy & Trauma-Informed Therapy. I...
Ash Rehn
I don't work from a textbook or use a method or technique in my work with people but prefer to tailor my responses to the individual circumstances presented. I don't think good therapy can take a...
Mary A McIntyre
Deep listening
Person Centred Approaches
Somatic Experiencing
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Internal Family Systems (Parts Work/ Inner Child Work)
Mindfulness Based Interventions
Expressive...
Lachlan Murray
I predominantly use a psychodynamic approach in therapy. Much has been written about this, and it can be characterised in many ways.
In practice, it simply looks like two people having a...
Morag Paterson
I predominantly use a schema therapy approach which is an integrative approach. Just a quick explanation - schemas are unhelpful patterns that develop when a person's emotional needs aren't met as a...
George Turnure
I am always tuning into emotions and relationships via schema therapy training which encompasses a great deal of other approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment...
Stefanie Hagger
I use an integrative model of therapy tailored to respond to an individuals needs.
Reflection is a very personal process and everyone will work towards it in a different way.
Some clients enjoy...
Natalie Anderson
My methods are chosen in collaboration with the specific client, and reflect the needs and goals that they have identified. This may be strengths-based and solutions-focused, with an integrative,...
Nick Batty
Initial connection, relieve distress and enable coping. Rapport and trust building, confronting truth and fear, exploring discomfort and vulnerability. Committing to change.
Karen Thomas
An integrative, experiential approach with methods drawn from Focusing-Oriented Psychotherapy, Emotionally Focused Therapy, Attachment Theory, Existential Therapy, Psychodynamic Psychotherapy,...
Lisa Moore
I am an integrative therapist. My approach is part of a progressive movement that assimilates and integrates key insights from major approaches (e.g. humanistic and cognitive therapies) into a more...
Michael Dods
ISTDP
IFS
Emotion Focused Therapy
Relational focused
Somatic Therapy
ACT
Hakomi
Mindfulness-based CBT
Tim Coates
I don't follow just one method, but rather, I blend various approaches to provide a personalized experience for each client. I bring in the warmth and empathy of Person-Centred Therapy to create a...
Michael Booth
Most, but not all, of the approaches I use are somatic therapies and include:
Brainspotting
Somatic Experiencing
Emotional Freedom Techniques
Comprehensive Resource Model...
Rachel Troia
Processwork
Somatic Feedback
Art Therapy
Symbols
Mindfulness
CBT
ACT
Breathwork
Philipa Thornton
What is best for my clients desired change. I have found Resource Therapy to be invaluable for offering fast and effect results. Clients often report feeling lighter after a Resource Therapy session....
Stephanie Thompson
I use a blended approach that I call 'Therapeutic Coaching'. It marries the best of...
- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
- Business-style Coaching, and
- Solution-focused Counselling / Brief...
Christina Taylor
Psychodynamic, gestalt, cbt, mindfulness, thought field therapy, hypnosis, kinergetics.
Joanne Taylor
I have an eclectic approach to therapy and use whatever I believe will benefit the client.
I have studied many different approaches including CBT, Transactional Analysis. EMDR, Dialectical Behaviour...
Rina Taub
I like to work collaboratively and creatively to enrich the therapeutic conversation. I am interested in knowing more about each person's lived experience and facilitating a conversation which allows...
Mano Suttner
The method of no method. The power of “I don't knowâ€. Genuine listening and hearing. Asking generative questions and using motivational interviewing to facilitate change.. Relationship -...
Nerine Strachan
All methods that I use are based within the framework of the Conversational Model, a psychodynamic interpersonal model of therapy. Within this framework, I utilise mindfulness, trauma informed phase...
Arthur Stabolidis
My clinical training includes CBT, ACT, Schema Therapy and Mindfulness. Since then I have studied Gestalt Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy and ISTDP.
Lidia Smirnov
Gottman Couple Therapy
Stan Tatkin - PACT
Hakomi Somatic Psychotherapy
Mindfulness
Matty Silver
Most important with Sex Therapy is to take a very detailed sexual history, especially with males.
I find out out what their 'issue' is - when 'things' were good and when they changed.
When I see a...
Jess Siegle
I enjoy using a holistic and client-centered approach to help identify and harness each client's strengths and develop a range of strategies to build confidence, resilience, assertiveness and growth....
Hadass Segal
Inner child healing, Gottman and Imago couples therapy, psychodynamic psychotherapy, somatic approaches, mindfulness, ACT, CBT, relational therapy, Gestalt, Internal Family Systems...
Jenny Sanbrook
I approach therapy from Carl Rogers ideas of unconditional positive regard along with working with a person as part of a system (e.g. family, cultural, social). Motivational interviewing and...
Jessica Ryan-Zeman
I do not have a one size fits all approach, I have extensive experience in most modalities but I do like to do more in depth work looking at family of origin and what patterns/cycles from the past...
Amber Rules
My method (if you can call it that!) is to listen to my clients, and offer support that meets their needs. Everyone is different and requires different things from counselling, so I prefer to focus on...
Deborah Rollings
Attachment theory
Mindfulness
Dream therapy
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapy
Internal Family Systems
Nicole Rikos
I am trained as a counsellor, psychotherapist, somatic experiencing practitioner and embodied movement, blending talk therapy with body orientated therapies is my core approach. I also incorporate...
Victoria Redbard
I work with the body somatically, central nervous system regulation, building awareness through bringing attention to the emotional state, the conditioning that creates our reality and opening to the...
Robyn Price
Typically, a person books in for either Gestalt Therapy or Somatic Movement Psychotherapy/Dance Movement Therapy and so the request is where we begin. The meeting, check in and close of each session...
Karen Potter
Mostly the underlying method is psychoanalytic or psychodynamic, however as people are so very different, where they're at when they come in and what is needed along the way can vary greatly. I enjoy...
Lara Petrulis
I aspire to create a space of safety and openness and a therapeutic relationship of gentle compassion - to allow the healing process to materialise into its own organic form. This space allows for...
Anna Petinsky
I use an integrative approach to therapy. In summary, I bring together interpersonal and relational elements from various theoretical approaches. Central to my approach is the safety I am responsible...
Lisa Paul
Internal Family Systems
Sensorimotor Psychotherapy
Person Centred
Mindfulness Based Cognitive Therapy
Compassion focused Therapy
EMDR
CBT
Margaret Bennett
Experiential psychotherapies, couples counselling, family therapy and a wide range of trauma-related methods such as Brainspotting. EMDR, Cognitive Processing therapy. I also use experiential...
Matthew Evans
I try to listen well to the client, to help the client clarify what's important to assist them find direction and then help them move in that valued direction. I often find that clients are interested...
Rosa Oyta
In therapy, I utilise various techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), including identifying and challenging negative thoughts, setting and working towards achievable goals, and using...
Debbie O'Connor
Therapeutic Conversation involving deep listening and empathic understanding of a client's experience, situation and relationships is the most powerful tool used in psychotherapy. In particular I am...
Jacqueline Nevin
I have a lot of tools (methods) to draw on as no one size fits all. To be able to listen without judgement and allow a person to share their thoughts and feelings is first and foremost, then we look...
Jodie Gale
I draw from a broad range of theories and techniques:
Techniques
Talk therapy, Dream work, Symbolic art work, Journaling, Creative visualization, Meditation and mindfulness, Home work and...
Maggie Morgan
Humanistic/Client-Centered Counselling. In this way, the client experiences a sense of acceptance, openness, and unconditional positive regard.
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) that focuses on how...
Marie Mooney
Besides talking and listening, I use a range of methods (Focusing, drawing, picture cards, walking) depending on how the person likes to work and what makes sense for them.
Dana Mitrovic
I work in a range of approaches which utilise a wide variety of methods. I always find this question difficult to answer as I don't see therapy as a one size fits all approach and the methods will...
Kate Mikhailouskaya
In my work with adults we usually employ few following tools that help facilitate the therapy process:
Inner child work
Free associations
Dream work
Body focusing
In my work with children we...
Hope Michaelson
After I changed direction from psychology to naturopathy and Health Science, I studied wholistic counselling and psychotherapy which I continue to use. On returning to psychology in 2007 and working...
Jacqueline McDiarmid
I am a systemic family therapist but I also draw on other approaches such as Gottman, Imago and more.
Jessica McMillan
I use mindfulness, body awareness, visualizations and parts work.
Karin McLennan
I was trained in trauma-informed processwork, a humanistic transdisciplinary approach for developing awareness and change in a person's life that draws from Jungian and Gestalt psychologies, Taoist...
Geraldine McKay
I use a range of methods and approaches in my therapy and supervision sessions including: systemic couple and family therapy; person centred; cognitive behaviour therapy; narrative ideas and trauma...
Michael Grunwald
Whilst primarily person-centred and strength-based in my approach to therapy, I am is also trained in and incorporate elements of Narrative Therapy, Existential Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy...
Emmaline Golding
I don't stick strictly to one particular method. When you come in for a session we will have a good conversation about what is going on and what you'd like to get our of our time together. I like to...
Sharon Gold
Evidence-based science including EMDR, Gottman Method Couples Therapy, CBT, ACT, IPT
Deb Gavan
I am trained in psychodynamic psychotherapy, which is focused on the relationship between the therapist and client. This approach assist people in building internal resources while growing in...
Jean Gamble
Psychodynamic (Talking) Therapy, Bodywork (light energetic touch) to help to restore our connection with our feelings and sensations felt in the body, Body Awareness Meditation to assist with bringing...
Erin Galt
I practice from a cognitive-behavioural base, drawing on acceptance and commitment therapy, interpersonal therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction and solution oriented approaches to tailor my...
Laura Wilson
The conversational model
CBT
Psychoeducation
spiritual direction
Elaine Ford
Depending on the needs of the person, I use my training and skills in psychodynamic therapy (Conversational Model), Existential psychotherapy, CBT, DBT, IPT, Motivational Interviewing and Schema...
Giulia Fiore
My favourite therapeutic approach is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). Nevertheless, I have an integrated approach for both counselling and coaching. This means that I use techniques from different...
Elizabeth Fairbanks
Internal Family Systems.
Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (MiCBT).
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT).
Miranda Fagan
My primary modalities include: Dialectical Behaviour Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Sensorimotor therapy, and Family Systems.
I also draw upon: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy,...
Lissette Endacott
I am a creative arts therapist who works with creative materials. There is a breadth of materials that can be used.
Gregory Egan
A range of techniques from therapeutic approaches such as CBT, ACT Therapy, Psychotherapy, DBT
Magdalena Jantac
The transpersonal approach uses different techniques to work with the subconscious.
I am specialised in art therapy but I also integrate guided meditations and gentle breathwork in my sessions.
Tania Djipalo
I offer a safe, supported and confidential space for you to explore your issues at the pace you need to go, trusting in your inner healer to guide us together. We will explore how you live life by...
Nathan Dick
I am trained with a Masters Degree in Gestalt therapy, advanced training in Depth Enquiry, but primarily I work as an emotionally focussed therapist, with individuals and relationships. My work is...
Catherine Devetzis
I have been trained to utilize whatever is available in the moment to design a therapeutic experience that will be meaningful and useful to my client. If you listen carefully to your clients, they...
Kerriann Dear
Family and ecological systems is a big influence on my work as is psychodynamic and inner child work.
I enjoy applying a feminist or post modern analysis (where it is beneficial) and yoga has...
Kate Deakin
I primarily use Focusing, body psychotherapy, spiritual therapy, narrative therapy. psychodynamic therapy, parts work and existential therapy. However my emphasis is more on facilitating the client's...
Conny Davis
I am a trained Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, however I used a collaborative holistic and trauma informed approach utilising narrative therapy as well as family systems therapy. I will tailor my...
Amy Datyner
I start by completing a clinical assessment where the child/adolescent attends with their parents/caregiver. This allows me to understand the mental health concerns in the context of their broader...
Karen Curran
Each client is an individual, but I am person-centred, compassionate and inspire my clients to tap into their inner wisdom. My methods include Sandplay Therapy, Art Therapy, Shamanic Visual...
Ivan Cunningham
Narrative Therapy
Solution-focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Humanistic Theory
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Gestalt Therapy
Howard Colin-Thome
I use a combination of method which vary depending upon an individuals issues, needs and goals. I use a rogerian counselling base, CBT, ACT, emotion focused work and meta-cognitive therapy processes....
Mairead Cleary
It's important for me that you feel held in whatever you're facing in yourself. The present-centred, compassion-focused approach I use creates a solid holding. From there I support you to build...
Carlyn Chen
- Person-centred counselling
- Polyvagal theory and applications
- Art therapy
- Sandray therapy
- Tapping (EFT)
- Emotion focussed techniques
- Somatic techniques
- Narrative therapy
-...
Mary Cantrill
It's important to note that I integrate multiple methods and adapt my strategies based on the specific needs of the clients I work with. The choice of method is based on assessment of the presenting...
Jan Campbell-Thompson
Primarily my approach is Pschyoanalytic, Psychodynamic, but it is what happens in the moment between my patient and I which matters the most. Paying attention to the body, the interpretation of dreams...
Kerstin Buccoliero
Mindfulness techniques such as ACT. My approach is person centred, holistic and integrative.
Jocelyn Brewer
I blend CBT with ACT and apply a range of approaches that best suit the client.
Sharon Bonello
Solution focused therapy is always very helpful for people who find themselves in an immediate situation that needs to be worked on.
Cognitive Therapy is helpful for people who find themselves...
Steve Bonanno
As a person-centred, solutions-focussed counsellor, I will respond to each individual's stated needs differently. That said, I have a variety of tools, methods and theories that can be helpful for...
August Black
My work also draws from acceptance and commitment therapy, applied existential philosophy, positive psychology, trauma/attachment and feedback informed approaches, and most importantly, folk...
Christine Bennett
I practice the Imago Relationship model of counselling for couples which identifies triggers for wounding that originated in childhood and are manifesting in the current intimate relationship which...
Christopher Basten
I use approaches that are known to work but only select a treatment for a person after a thorough assessment. So for panic attacks and phobias and loss of confidence, CBT has the best results from...
Vivian Baruch
Since 2004 I've been using Feedback Informed Treatment (FIT https://rb.gy/kiyl9) which encourages the therapist to flexibly use any coherent, structured method which makes sense to the client. In...
Duda Baldwin
I use an eclectic approach as no person is the same. There is no one fit all model.
I often combine ACT, Mindfulness, CBT and Gottman method approaches in my work.
Elsa Anzora
I work with evidence-based approaches such as Person-Centred, strength-based including Solution-Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Psychoeducation, Trauma-informed...
Heather Adams
I bring an eclectic, holistic and creative approach to therapy which is informed by the latest neurobiological research and theoretical frameworks from the following modalities:
• Somatic/Body...
Janelle Wright
Psychodynamic therapy (working with you to understand relational patterns that occur in the room with me as well as in your other relationships).
Exploring how feelings are often expressed through...
John Woodcock
In helping people gain some control over their personal lives, I bring thirty years of training and experience in a large variety of therapeutic methods, all designed to support the ego. For those who...
Judith Withers
i use range of techniques, from psychotherapy, to Gestalt therapy, CBT, mindfulness and practical short term counselling techniques, based on the needs of the client
Veronik Verkest
We work together using intersubjective mindfulness to understand your unique ways of being in relation to others. Some of the ways of being are adaptive strategies that worked well in their past (when...
Michael Vaccaro
Depending on whether I am facilitating Mindfulness, Counselling, Couples Counselling, Psychotherapy or Integrated Life coaching, I tend to draw from a different set of methods.
When I work with...
Stacey McCraw
I combine CBT (which is usually practical and solution-focused) with 'processing' - stress release which occurs moment by moment.
Graeme James
I am an integrated therapist. I draw from differing approaches depending upon your difficulties, interests, abilities and readiness for change. I don't work with every person in exactly the same way....
Jessica Vivien
Being a real person who listens to you and responds to you as a real person.
TRTP
DBT
Jungian Psychotherapy
mindfulness
dreams and sand
Michelle Lin
I use a lot! But the most important part is the relationship between us. It's about how we click and our chemistry.
I can list a bunch of the models I am trained in if you're really...
Mia Kennedy
I am multi-modal meaning I use a variety of methods including: EMDR; CBT; DBT; RO DBT; Psychotherapy. Essentially whatever element of that modality which best suits my client will be used and measured...
Carol Marando
The Conversational Model, Psychoeducation, Mindfulness, Person-Centered and Psychodynamic methods.
Gabriele (Gabe) Marranci
In my therapeutic practice, I draw from diverse methodologies to provide comprehensive and tailored support to my clients. Central to my approach is the Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework, which...
Robyn Mansfield
I draw upon a collection of methods as best fits the individual's needs and preference, including Relational Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Schema Therapy, Internal Family Systems...
David Mandrake
Since each person is unique and their circumstances are different, I use a variety of techniques to assist my clients in finding a way through their difficulties and challenges. While counselling is a...
Lana Lubimoff
1. Integrative Medicine - A wholistic approach to personal health and wellness
2. Healing complex trauma conditions
3. Using a combination of behavioural medicine and psychotherapy to treatment...
Andrew Lindsay
Process Oriented Psychology or Process Work has been my main training and influence. They were the workshops I mention in Q1. Process Work's experiential and multimodal approach, integrating body and...
April Lewis
As a Somatic Psychotherapist, I believe in a holistic approach, that the mind and body are integrated. I work within a broadly humanistic and psychodynamic framework that is inclusive of the body,...
Tessa Ipp
I draw on my experience in cognitive behavioural therapy from my Social Work experience working with families and individuals in welfare settings, and also in a medical centre. My main interest is...
Natasha Lawrence
As always, the client is at the centre of the work that I do. I use a variety of modalities depending on the client's need. In my work, I have drawn on Internal Family Systems (IFS), Gestalt therapy,...
Kelsey Hendrickson
I am an integrated therapist, which means I have training in a variety of different modalities and use the methods and styles which I think are uniquely suited to my individual clients. That said, I...
Martin Hemsley
I use observation and awareness of what is happening in the moment and what is present in the person's signals which is indicating what is trying to happen. The skills are related to unfolding in...
Geoff Heard
Creating a relationship of safety and trust, staying present, listening, empathising, reflecting, validating, not judging. Body awareness, to help deepen embodiment and think and act from a more...
Sue Hawkins
Client Focused approach within a context of the psycho social position of the client and their stage of development. I use many therapies and philosophies which are personally tailored for the...
Megan Haire
I mostly use what people generally call Talk therapies (such as CBT, ACT, DBT, Mindfulness, Schema therapy) but these are also active therapies, in that there are practical skills to learn and...
Heather O'Neill
I'm very good at actively listening, this means listening to what's really being said and not what you actually have said. All therapists use head nods, mirroring, empathy and validation, but what...
Cherie Dorotich
Cherie uses a diverse range of approaches that she has trained in across the years of her career. Different clients respond to different approaches, and such this ability to work eclectically is...
Oliver Brooke
I combine Internal Family Systems Therapy and Person-centered therapy. I am nearly an IFS purist as I have trained in a dozen models and I have found that IFS is by far the most effective and...
Dian Abdurachman
Psychodynamic psychotherapy
Jungian dream analysis
Creative arts therapy
Common sense
David Indermaur
Generally guided by my philosophy I want to create a positive space for the individual to explore and understand what they need to. I am first and foremost respectful that this is the life and choice...
Sonia Scussel
My practice is eclectic and I use a wide range of therapy approaches. I encourage my clients to practice Self-Acceptance, Self-Compassion, Mindfulness, this helps to overcome unhelpful thinking...
Carolyn Spillett
My training and experience is in a variety of counselling approaches/methods which I tailor to suit individual needs. The tailoring of the therapeutic work is a collaborative process between the...
Debra Sumner
The methods I use are all proven therapies gained in my study followed by my ongoing studies of more recent methods such as:
Mindfulness
Narrative Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy
Acceptance...
Mark Walker
This entirely depends on the client/s. My overarching method is psychodynamic therapy, client-led, active listening and assessment. From what I discover about the person/s and their presenting issues,...
Katie Beckwith
I employ a range of methods that I use in a responsive manner depending on the client and what they bring to session. The foundation of my therapeutic approach is working on myself, so that I can...
Jon Nielsen
I am a person-centred counsellor, which means that I believe that every person has the potential to be their best, given the right kind of supportive environment. I provide a warm, supportive, and...
Alicja Weidner
Meditations, therapeutic storytelling, artistic explorations (story writing, sounds, art, movement), guided visualisation, discussions, relaxation therapy, role plays, etc.
Tanya Robinson
Psychodynamic therapy; DBT; CBT; Motivational Interviewing.
A bespoke tailored approach to psychoanalysis is a contemporary approach to working psychoanalytically. A deep love and respect of the...
Sarah Short
Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)
Solution Focus Therapy (SF)
Mindfullness Therapy (MT)
Motivational Interviewing (MI)
Person Centred Therapy (PC)
Melis Topsahin
My practice incorporates most therapy approaches that are available including; Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Humanistic Approach, Compassion Focused...
Gabby Skelsey
Client centred humanistic theory informs my practice. I am trained in a variety of treatment models, CBT, psychodynamic, EMDR and so on. Everyone is different and what works for one, will not work for...
Benjamin Shields
During our training as psychologists, we learn about a limited number of therapeutic approaches. This curriculum is informed by research into techniques that are shown to be effective for a range of...
Deborah Schou
Mindfulness - I love it when the client and I both connect in a mindful way. Schema therapy - which includes CBT, attachment and Gestalt elements - the richness of imagery work and helping clients...
Treena Mossop
I work closely with each individual to establish the best way forward, the best approach for each particular person. I use an Interpersonal and Collaborative approach in which thinking and working...
Penelope Lovegrove
I tailor my approach to the individual so my methods will vary from client to client.
Grace Lee
I use humanistic approaches, especially Person Centred (Rogerian) and Existential Therapy. I have also been trained in CBT, Grief as well a Trauma Informed therapy approaches.
Denise Tsirtsakis
I always work with evidence-based modalities. Methods such as Narrative Therapy (NT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy (SFT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) &...
Sophie Swart
I aim to ask questions that increased self-awareness. I believe that therapy helps individuals understand their thoughts, feelings and behaviours, leading to a better understanding of themselves.
I...
Jonathan Tandos
I chiefly use IFS, mindfulness/ACT, and hypnosis, alongside Polyvagal theory, aspects of NLP, Gestalt Therapy, havening and compassion based approaches. My orientation is to work deeply on a...
Dee Kumbukage
As a counsellor, I utilise a variety of methods and approaches tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Mindfulness-based techniques form an integral part of my practice, helping clients...
Denise Howells
I use psychodynamic approach to connect with my clients. I draw on systems theory, look at attachment styles, use narrative techniques and emotion focussed work to help clients think and feel...
Volker Krohn
I am trained in various therapeutic modalities. I first practised as a Naturopath and deep connective tissue body worker. Since becoming a Psychotherapist, I have trained as a Family Therapist, as...
Dee Hardy
Listening first and foremost.... reading between the lines of the words, combining acute body language insights as well as the critical element of proving a safe therapeutic environment of complete...
Christina Kioulafas
Sandplay, play therapy, grounding, talk therapy. There is no one method that is best, we start with safety and trust, taking it from there. If there is a specific modality that is best for you, I am...
Yael Clark
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy- talk therapy, behavioural interventions, metaphor and mindfulness.
Sandtray therapy- projective methods of processing.
Psychoeducation- particularly about...
Marvel Adeyemi
I use person centred, CBT, solution focused , Family systemic approach, Interpersonal techniques, Relaxation strategies, mindfulness, meditation and skills training techniques.
Robin Wilkinson
For couples, I primarily draw upon the Psychobiological Approach to Couples Therapy (PACT), which uses attachment and the nervous system to help couples move into what we call 'secure functioning',...
Brian Whiter
Essentially it is an integrated approach as described above. As I have also been trained in the use of hypnotherapy and mindfulness, I sometimes refer to these applications, in consultation with the...
Natalie Incledon
I draw on a range of therapies, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), interpersonal therapy (IPT) and short-term psychodynamic therapies.
M.Rose Hoey
I use ISTDP (Intensive Short Term Dynamic Psychotherapy) Emotion focused, about feeling, especially those feeling that have been suppressed out of fear of displeasing their early caregivers. Patients...
Nina Green
I'm a talk therapist who loves to listen, and I've paid a lot of attention to learning how to have a 'counselling conversation', which is different from the kind of informal chat you might have with a...
Laura Emilia Escudero
My sessions integrate a blend of bodywork, somatic humanistic psychology, trauma-informed care, movement education and expressive arts
that help to facilitate and support positive change.
I also...
Marcus Dally-Law
I listen, then I listen a bit more, then I talk a bit and then I listen.
While my approach is integrative and uses many different methods as tools to change, at the end of the day, clients...
Jane Devilliers
Art therapy, Sand tray therapy, Mindfulness, Counselling. Motivational counselling,
Kate Culy
Whatever works for the client. I don't mean to be flippant here but I believe I need to be flexible and skilled enough to meet my clients where they are at, and that means using what fits for them....
Loretta Bell
I am integrative and utilise aspects of the following therapies as needed (one size never fits all :-)
Emotion-focused therapy (EFT)
Schema Therapy
Experiential Therapy
Eye Movement...
Tracy Clark
The method I like to use to enable a participant to explore their problem is a person centred approach to understand the connection between mind, body, brain and spirit and the signs and symptoms that...
Dalit Bar
Everyone has different ways of processing their experiences therefore I take into consideration what will suit you the best and adapt the counseling session to fit you.
For that reason I focus on...
Julia McKenzie Palmer
I am eclectic - I draw across a range of methods including CBT, mindfulness, Gestalt, EMDR to name a few.
Darius Leo
A am an integrative therapist. I primarily think in terms of psychodynamic therapy but will use cognitive-behavioural, eye-movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and experiential techniques...
Jane Faulkner
Gestalt Therapy, horsemanship, buddhist philosophy, art therapy, mindfulness.
Matt Dale
In my work I have been described as having a really practical and supportive approach. I don't believe in bombarding people with uncomfortable questions, directions or psychological jargon. I approach...
Romana Bowd
Combination of Emotion Focussed Therapy for couples/individuals, Schema Therapy and the trusty CBT.
Donna Neck
I use predominantly solution focused strength based therapy with positive psychology techniques.
Gregg Palmer
My main focus is on the relational moment, so the 'charge' of the session that informs my interventions and the direction of the session, arises from the unconscious field of the client. This is...
Connie Reed
Mindfulness, emotion processing, reflective practices, creative and art based methods.
Emily Rotta
I incorporate various therapies within sessions these are personalised to fit in with the person. These therapies draw upon Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Solution Focused Brief Therapy, Narrative...
Michelle McClintock
A lot of education (knowledge is power and learning is fun)
A heap of mindfulness (learning how to be more present as life is unfolding)
A few shamanic techniques (to transform big stuff in gentle,...
Alison Keane
I use therapeutic conversation, my insight, mindful presence and intuition, and a range of therapy modalities including narrative therapy and solution focused brief therapy. When working with couples...
Mark De Calmer
To name a few there's talk therapy, cognitive behaviour therapy, NLP, hypnosis, and EMDR however the list is almost endless.
Claire Stephensen
In music therapy we can do anything from have a conversation, listen to music, write songs or create music. We might also use guided relaxation or other creative media such as pastels or collage...
Sarah Harwood
Provide a safe unconditional non-judgement space. I enjoy using art and sand to help people process their unconscious feelings.
Sarah Bergman
I work in the here and now with my clients. Whilst the content of their story is important, it is how the client tells their story that I am most interested in. What non-verbals are in use, what tone...
Natajsa Wagner
My training is as a Gestalt therapist, however, I employ a range of methods when working with someone. My approach is also more than my methods or techniques. I believe good therapy is about a human...
Niki Gelekis
EMDR
Radical Exposure Tapping
Attachment Based Therapy
Emotionally Focused Therapy
Gottman Couples Method
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
Family Therapy
Trauma Therapy
Internal Family...
Louise Jansz
Process Oriented Psychology
Attachment / relational approach
Brainspotting
Person Centred
Trauma-informed
Embodied mindfulness
Parts aware
Polyvagal theory
Life Myth
Steven Segal
The wisdom of experience allows me to draw on a range of methods. I like to choose methods that are appropriate for the concerns of particular clients. The methods range from Acceptance Commitment...
Neha Kapoor
I don't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. I recognize that we're all at distinct life stages, requiring personalized experiences, so I tailor my methods accordingly to the needs of my clients....
Brenda Rowlandson
Talking, listening, inquiring, being with my client in whatever mood or content is presented. Leaving theory aside while 'taking in' the individual subjectivity of both my client and myself, then...
Peter Howie
Generally I use action methods, specifically psychodrama. I use these simple and powerful processes in with individuals. This means that sessions are not dependent of language or understanding or me...
Dinah Buchanan
My work is grounded in the Gestalt method which is an holistic, awareness centred psychotherapy that is compassionate, authentic and has elements of mindfulness and acceptance.
Gestalt therapy is...
Kim Bailey
I use the therapeutic relationship first and foremost. Tracking the emotion in sessions, tying back to attachment and developmental trajectory, and staying present where the client is 'at', helping...
Steven Dromgool
I'm trained in 5 different approaches to working with couples and train other therapists in the integrated approach we developed from that. In essence I am focussed on goals and enhancing connection....
Jeannene Eastaway
My training originated in Emotionally Focussed Therapy and Family Systems Theory, and since then I keep adding to my toolkit. I could name many theories I am influenced by since then but over the...
Rosie Burgess
I use some cognitive behavioural methods, a lot of listening, person centred goal setting, and attachment theories.
Bhakti De Bon
While drawing from different Methods like ACT and Narrative Therapy, I draw on the past to serve the present and adopt a social constructionist viewpoint; I guess that makes me a friend of the...
Mark McMahon
A solid therapeutic alliance and good rapport is essential to providing effective outcomes for clients (research suggests up to 70% of improved wellbeing in clients is due to the therapeutic alliance...
Ted Graham
Psychobiological education, Rogerian unconditional regard, Hypnosis, Mindfulness meditation, CBT, ACT, EFT, EMDR, Neurofeedback
Katie Watson
I use an integrated approach because no person is the same as the next. I base my approach on the client and their needs. The most common is CBT and MiCBT.
Katharine Northall
Many, I use psychodynamic methods when looking into someone's history. When making sense of how that history has informed who they are I will often use Transactional Analysis and look at Scripts and...
Sarah Tuckett
I predominantly use body psychotherapy (which is talk therapy combined with breathing, movement, poses, and mindfulness) but I also use movement-dance therapy techniques in my workshops, Acceptance...
Corinne Lindsell
CBT, Christian Counselling, Mindfulness, Solution Focused Therapy, Strengths Based Theory and Systems Theory.
Jacqueline Baulch
Just like in life, in therapy, one size doesn't fit all. So depending on my clients needs and preferences I utilise a variety of therapy methods. I have professional training in Mindfulness,...
Patrick Moloney
Person Centred Counselling, Mindfulness, Meditation and Hypnosis, Art Therapy
Christine Vickers
I provide a safe, neutral space, at a regular time for the client to bring whatever is on his or her mind - whatever memories, dreams or reflections or problems may be. Together we try to understand...
