Adult Therapy

Intervention for a range of difficulties in adulthood, including:

• depression

• post-natal depression

• perinatal concerns

• anxiety disorders – Generalised anxiety disorder, Post-traumatic stress, disorder, Agoraphobia & Social Phobia, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Panic Attacks

• sleep issues, insomnia 

• bipolar disorder

• anger management

• conflict resolution

• family Issues

• relationship enhancement

• stress management

• trauma

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We use various interventions to support including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Reshape negative thought patterns and develop healthier coping strategies.

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Build psychological flexibility and align actions with your values.

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) – Strengthen emotional regulation and interpersonal skills.

• Mindfulness-Based Therapies – Cultivate awareness and resilience through present-moment focus.

• Schema Therapy – Address deep-seated patterns that impact thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Process and heal from trauma effectively.

• Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) – Specialized support for individuals recovering from traumatic experiences.

• Mentalising Based Treatment (MBT) - Emphasizes understanding and interpreting one’s own and others' mental states to improve emotional regulation and relationships.

Child/Adolescent Therapy 

Intervention for a range of difficulties in children and adolescents including:

• emotional problems such as anxiety/worries, panic, fears, phobias, depression, tantrums, anger, stress reactions, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)

• behavioural problems such as home or school discipline problems, oppositional behaviours, hyperactive or impulsive behaviours

• relationship problems such as poor peer relationships or parent-child conflict

• habit or self-care problems such as sleeping difficulties and toileting problems

• adjustment difficulties such as coping with major life events (for example, family changes or grief)

• building self-esteem, coping skills, assertiveness skills

• healthy body image

• parenting skills & support

• social skills training

• school transition

• family therapy

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We use various interventions to support including:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Reshape negative thought patterns and develop healthier coping strategies.

• Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) – Strengthen emotional regulation and interpersonal skills..

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) – Process and heal from trauma effectively.

• Trauma-Focused CBT (TF-CBT) – Specialized support for individuals recovering from traumatic experiences.

• Narrative therapy - Reshape personal stories by identifying and reframing negative narratives, empowering them to see themselves as separate from their problems and create positive change. 

• Mentalising Based Treatment (MBT) - Emphasizes understanding and interpreting one’s own and others' mental states to improve emotional regulation and relationships.

• Play Therapy - A structured, evidence-based approach that uses toys, art, and imaginative play to help children express emotions, process trauma, develop problem-solving skills, and improve emotional regulation in a safe, therapeutic setting.

• Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP) - An attachment-focused therapy that helps children who have experienced trauma or relational disruptions build secure connections through safe, supportive interactions with their caregivers.

• Circle of Security (COS) - An attachment-based parenting program that helps caregivers understand and respond to their child’s emotional needs, fostering secure relationships and healthy development.

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We often use Specialist Interventions like PCIT when treating young children for behavioural concerns. Learn more about these interventions here. 

Family Therapy 

Family therapy helps improve communication, strengthen relationships, and resolve conflicts within families. It provides a supportive environment where family members can express their thoughts and feelings, understand each other better, and develop healthier ways to interact. Whether dealing with parenting challenges, life transitions, behavioral concerns, or ongoing tensions, therapy fosters connection and resilience. Using evidence-based approaches, we work with families to create positive, lasting change, helping them navigate difficulties and build stronger, more supportive relationships.

Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)

Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is a specialist intervention for families with young children (2 ½ - 6yrs) that focuses on reducing serious behavioural issues, improving parenting skills, and enhancing relationships. Getting in early is the key to preventing further escalation of behavioural and emotional concerns!

PCIT uses a concrete, skill-based approach to teach parents and children new and positive ways to relate to each other. Parents learn how to encourage positive behaviour as well as effective discipline strategies tailored to their child’s behaviour and temperament. In each session, the parent and child play together in one room while the PCIT therapist coaches the parent through an earpiece from a separate room. The therapist helps the parent practice and master new skills. 

Live coaching helps discover what you are doing well; new skills develop quickly as they are practiced in the moment with therapist support; and you receive immediate feedback about strategies to manage your child’s challenging behaviours.

PCIT usually takes 12-20 one hour weekly sessions. PCIT is divided into two phases:

• Phase 1: Child-Directed Interaction

The focuses is on Relationship Enhancement (improving the quality of the relationship between the parent and the child). Secondary to this, we are selectivity targeting difficult behaviours that requiring some shaping into a more prosocial opposite.

• Phase II: Parent-Directed Interaction

The second phase of PCIT concentrates on establishing a structured and consistent approach to discipline.  We shape compliance first before tackling some disruptive behaviours that are more difficult to manage with requests.

Who can benefit from PCIT?

PCIT is a treatment designed for children aged 2 ½ to 6 with disruptive behaviours and/or emotional difficulties and their families.

PCIT has been helpful for family struggling with difficulties such as:

• Noncompliance

• Defiance

• Stubbornness

• Power struggles

• Temper tantrums

• Having difficulty staying seated

• Having difficulty playing quietly

• Having difficulty with social skills

• Parent-Child attachment difficulties

• Children who are verbally or physically aggressive

• Hyperactivity

• Chronic child behaviour problems

• Child abuse or neglect

• Some behavioural features associated with ASD