When it comes to finding the right therapy, we believe that a client-centred approach is the most effective way to achieve meaningful, lasting change. With so many types of therapy available, it’s essential to work with a therapist who listens, understands, and tailors treatment to your unique needs.

At Mindworx Psychology, we recognise that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all experience. Some clients come to us looking for a safe, supportive space to explore their thoughts and emotions. Others are seeking practical, solution-focused strategies to overcome challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or relationship difficulties. Whether you’re neurotypical or neurodivergent, our team is committed to providing personalised, trauma-informed, neuroaffirming and evidence-based treatment that works for you.

A client centred approach simply means we tailor therapy to the unique needs each individual client. This approach ensures that our therapists use the latest research in psychology to provide science-backed treatment in a way that best serves you.

At Mindworx Psychology, each of our clinical team is well-versed in counselling skills and in cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT). These are the foundations of many therapies, and often form the beginning of many successful treatments. However, we also offer a range of other therapeutic approaches, allowing us to adapt therapy to suit your specific challenges and goals.

We are passionate about helping clients thrive. Our therapists continually undergo advanced training to stay at the forefront of psychological treatment. Some therapeutic approaches, such as EMDR, require accreditation, and others involve years of specialised training, ensuring that our team offers the highest standard of care.

Each therapy approach offers a unique set of techniques and strategies, and our goal is to match you with the right tools to help you work through your challenges and improve your overall well-being.

Some of the most popular and well-researched approaches include cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), narrative therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT), and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR). We’ll explore some below.

Acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) is a type of therapy that emphasizes the importance of accepting one’s thoughts and feelings without judgment, while committing to taking action towards a valued life direction. It is a mindfulness-based approach that helps people develop psychological flexibility and improve their overall well-being. ACT is often used with teenagers and adults to treat conditions such as anxiety, depression, and chronic pain.

Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT) is a type of therapy that combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with mindfulness and acceptance strategies. DBT is often used to treat individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD) and other conditions that involve intense emotions and impulsive behaviours. It helps individuals learn to regulate their emotions, improve their relationships, and develop a sense of self-worth. DBT therapy is often helpful for teenagers and for adults.

Eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR) is a type of therapy that helps individuals process and heal from traumatic events. It involves recalling a traumatic event while engaging in guided eye movements, sounds, or taps. EMDR is often used to treat conditions such as PTSD, anxiety, and depression, and is used with clients across the lifespan.

Virtual Reality (VR) Therapy is a cutting-edge, evidence-based treatment that uses immersive technology to help individuals confront and manage anxiety, phobias, PTSD, and other mental health challenges in a safe and controlled environment.

By simulating real-world scenarios, VR therapy allows our clients to gradually face fears, practice coping strategies, and build confidence under the guidance of a psychologist.

Research shows that VR-based exposure therapy is highly effective for treating phobias, such as fear of heights, flying, or social situations, and can also assist with stress reduction and emotional regulation.

One of the biggest advantages of VR therapy is that it provides a realistic yet safe space to practice new skills without real-world risks, making it a powerful tool in our mental health treatments.

Schema therapy is a form of psychotherapy that combines elements of cognitive-behavioural therapy, object relations theory, and gestalt therapy. It is used to help individuals overcome long-standing patterns of negative thoughts, feelings, and behaviours that are causing distress in their lives.

Suitable for older teens and adults, schema therapy can help individuals with various psychological issues, such as borderline personality disorder, depression, anxiety disorders, and relationship problems. A longer term therapy, schema work can be of great benefit for clients who have had limited success with other forms of therapy.

Parts or ego state therapy is a type of psychotherapy that is based on the idea that a person’s psyche can be divided into multiple sub-personalities or “parts,” each with its own distinct feelings, thoughts, and behaviours. This approach views the different parts as having different needs and goals, and often as being in conflict with one another.

In therapy, the therapist works with the client to identify and understand these different parts and their role in the client’s life. The goal is to help the client integrate these parts, reduce internal conflict, and promote a more harmonious and functional sense of self. This type of therapy is often used to help individuals who struggle with emotional regulation, self-esteem issues, relationship problems, and other psychological difficulties.

There are many different modalities and therapy approaches – the above is not an exhaustive list!

Personalised treatment for the Best Outcomes

Our team enjoy using a client centred approach, and as many of us have training and/or accreditation in a number of different therapeutic modalities such as cognitive-behavioural therapy and psychodynamic therapy, we are able to adapt and flex treatment to the individual needs and preferences of our clients.

This allows us to use the most effective strategies from multiple sources in order to achieve the best outcome.

It’s important to remember that different types of therapy have their own unique set of benefits, and can be effective in treating different types of conditions. During your first sessions we talk with you to determine which approach may be the best fit for you.

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