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Psychodynamic Therapy
The goals of psychodynamic therapy are to promote client self-awareness and understanding of the influence of the past, on present behaviour.
Psychodynamic therapy is a form of talk therapy that focuses on understanding how past experiences, unconscious thoughts and feelings influence an individual’s behaviour. Rooted in the theories of Sigmund Freud, psychodynamic therapy aims to help clients gain insight into their emotional challenges by making sense of their experiences. This therapeutic approach emphasises the importance of self-reflection and self-understanding, allowing individuals to uncover hidden motivations behind their actions, feelings, and thoughts.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented type of psychotherapy that helps individuals manage their problems by changing the way they think and behave. It is commonly used to manage mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression.
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Key components of CBT include:
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Cognitive Restructuring: Identifying and challenging unhelpful or distorted thoughts, such as catastrophising or black-and-white thinking.
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Behavioural Interventions: Changing unhelpful behaviours through techniques such as exposure (gradually confronting fears), activity scheduling (increasing positive activities), and reinforcement strategies.
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Skill Building: Teaching coping skills and problem-solving strategies to help individuals manage their emotional wellbeing.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
Solution-focused brief therapy (SFBT) is a strength-based approach to psychotherapy that focuses on solution-building rather than problem-solving. Unlike other forms of psychotherapy that analyse present problems and past causes, SFBT concentrates on current circumstances and future goals.
SFBT focuses on the present and future, helping individuals envision their goals and identify practical steps to achieve them. This form of therapy operates under the belief that individuals possess the strengths and resources necessary to solve their problems.
Narrative Therapy
Narrative therapy is a form of psychotherapy that views people as the authors of their own stories, and supports them to rewrite the narrative of their lives to better align with their values, strengths, and goals. Overall, narrative therapy emphasises that individuals are not passive recipients of their circumstances but active participants in creating their own narratives. It encourages healing through reframing, rewriting, and reclaiming one’s life story.
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A central concept in narrative therapy is externalising the problem, which means reframing issues like anxiety or anger as external forces, rather than defining yourself by them. This helps reduce shame and opens the door for new solutions.
Relationship and Couples Therapy
If you and your partner are experiencing conflict, wanting to explore the health of your relationship, having communication issues or you're just wanting to strengthen your relationship, couples therapy can be a great resource for you. Sessions can help you express your feelings, discuss issues with your partner, and resolve conflicts.
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Relationship therapy is a form of psychotherapy designed to help romantic partners address relationship conflicts, improve communication, and increase affection and understanding for one another. At Headway Therapy Online, we assist couples in resolving issues such as ongoing arguments, broken trust, or emotional and sexual affairs.
