Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

ACT is based on learning to manage and accept difficult emotions and circumstances which we may not like but cannot change. ACT promotes commitment to learning how we can manage our responses.

Circle of Security parenting (COS)

COS is a parenting program aimed at caregivers of young children, but the principles of COS are also applicable to adult relationships. COS provides caregivers with tools to foster secure attachment with their child and confidence in parenting.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT teaches us that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are connected.  The problem is, we often believe these negative thoughts are true. Breaking this loop and learning to replace our negative thoughts with rational alternatives can change destructive behaviour patterns.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)

DBT is an approach which teaches practical skills to help manage difficult emotions and self-destructive behaviour. DBT acknowledges we can have conflicting thoughts and desires which may both be true and provides skills and tools that help individuals learn constructive ways of  managing emotions.

Schema Therapy focuses on innate core self-beliefs (schemas).  Schemas are developed in response to unmet emotional needs formed in early life but are no longer helpful. Understanding how our schemas impact our thoughts and behaviours can help us to manage and change our response.  

The Shark Cage programme developed by Ursula Benstead, is aimed at teaching women how to recognise unhealthy relationship patterns and behaviours.  The program teaches clients to identify and acknowledge red flags in relationships and provides strategies to create alternative healthy boundaries.