At Indigo View Psychology, we focus on providing evidence-based psychological counselling. Laura draws from Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Eye-Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and Positive Psychology.
Schema Therapy
Schemas are entrenched ways of viewing and responding to situations that are not always helpful. Schema Therapy helps you to change these entrenched beliefs and behavioural patterns so you can have a more fulfilling life and develop healthier relationships. It involves examining your history, working out the origin of your schemas and developing more helpful ways of thinking and coping.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps you to change your relationship with your thoughts, accepting them just as they are rather than fighting them. You can learn to identify helpful thoughts and unhelpful thoughts, and not be overwhelmed by difficult thoughts and feelings. This approach involves mindfulness meditation and committing to taking valued based actions. That is, doing more things that are truly important to you.
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a well-established approach that focuses on changing problematic thoughts, in order to help change the way you feel and behave. It is regularly used for the treatment of depression and anxiety. CBT is a practical approach to change and requires the client to be actively involved, regularly completing homework tasks. You may focus on learning new and helpful strategies, such as problem-solving, assertive communication and progressive muscle relaxation.
Interpersonal Psychotherapy
Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT) is another well-established approach for the treatment of depression. It aims to help people with interpersonal issues and their interpersonal functioning. IPT involves helping people with interpersonal deficits, interpersonal disputes, feelings of grief, and adjustment to life changes (e.g. job change or becoming a parent).
Eye-Movement and Desensitisation Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)
EMDR is an integrative approach for the treatment of Post-traumatic-stress disorder. It involves the use of bilateral stimulation (eye-movements or audio/ tactile stimulation) to help you to process traumatic memories. Following EMDR, clients can expect to recall memories without experiencing the same distressing emotions.
Positive and Coaching Psychology
This approach focuses on helping you to work towards how you would like your life to be, rather than examine what is problematic or dealing with issues from the past. Together with your therapist, you will identify goals, your personal virtues and strengths and build on what is working in your life.