EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing) is a therapy technique developed by Francine Shapiro in 1987. It has a sound evidence base for treating traumatic memories and is recommended in the NICE (National Institute of Clinical Excellence) and WHO (World Health Organisation) guidelines for treating PTSD. Based on the "adaptive information processing" model - EMDR
As a society, we have evolved to strive for more and more and push ourselves to attain bigger and better measures of success. Rather than give us a lasting sense of pleasure, however, we are often left with a relentless critical inner voice and a belief that if only (I was more successful, richer, thinner)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) (Linehan) is a therapeutic model for people who struggle to experience intense, erratic emotions and is often recommended for people with a diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)/ Emotionally Unstable Personality Disorder (EUPD). A person is diagnosed with BPD if they experience difficulties regulating emotions or feel emotions very strongly, find
ACT is a well regarded therapy that is often referred to as a third wave CBT due to its origins in cognitive behavioural therapy. ACT is based on Relational Frame Theory and emphasises the way our human language (particularly thoughts) exacerbate suffering and distress. ACT focuses on mindfulness to help develop Psychological Flexibility and allow
