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Forest Family Psychology
Welcome to Forest Family Psychology
The aim of psychological treatment is to foster understanding, alleviate emotional distress, and promote positive behavioral changes that assist in living a fulfilling and productive life – a life worth living, whether for a child, adolescent, adult, couple, or family. By addressing the root causes and working towards constructive solutions, we aim to facilitate meaningful improvements in overall well-being.
Change is hard, but the consequences of not changing can be even harder. Each individual comes with a unique set of strengths and resources that can be harnessed and supplemented to start moving in the right direction. Sometimes, we all need a helping hand, clear direction, a structured plan, and ongoing support to initiate and sustain progress.
We’d be happy to work with you to achieve that, offering a compassionate and tailored approach to your needs. Your journey towards healing and growth is important to us, and we are here to support you every step of the way.
The aim of psychological treatment is to foster understanding, alleviate emotional distress, and promote positive behavioral changes that assist in living a fulfilling and productive life – a life worth living, whether for a child, adolescent, adult, couple, or family. By addressing the root causes and working towards constructive solutions, we aim to facilitate meaningful improvements in overall well-being.
Change is hard, but the consequences of not changing can be even harder. Each individual comes with a unique set of strengths and resources that can be harnessed and supplemented to start moving in the right direction. Sometimes, we all need a helping hand, clear direction, a structured plan, and ongoing support to initiate and sustain progress.
We’d be happy to work with you to achieve that, offering a compassionate and tailored approach to your needs. Your journey towards healing and growth is important to us, and we are here to support you every step of the way.
The aim of psychological treatment is to foster understanding, alleviate emotional distress, and promote positive behavioral changes that assist in living a fulfilling and productive life – a life worth living, whether for a child, adolescent, adult, couple, or family. By addressing the root causes and working towards constructive solutions, we aim to facilitate meaningful improvements in overall well-being.
Change is hard, but the consequences of not changing can be even harder.
Each individual comes with a unique set of strengths and resources that can be harnessed and supplemented to start moving in the right direction. Sometimes, we all need a helping hand, clear direction, a structured plan, and ongoing support to initiate and sustain progress.
We’d be happy to work with you to achieve that, offering a compassionate and tailored approach to your needs. Your journey towards healing and growth is important to us, and we are here to support you every step of the way.
Treatments
Professional, supportive and confidential care is delivered utilising a variety of approaches depending on your needs and goals.
Treatments include:
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical approach to therapy that helps individuals understand how their thoughts and behaviors influence their emotions. By identifying and challenging negative thought patterns, CBT empowers people to develop healthier ways of thinking and coping with life’s challenges. Through structured sessions with a therapist, clients learn specific techniques to manage stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues. By applying these strategies in everyday life, individuals can break free from harmful cycles and improve their overall well-being. CBT focuses on teaching lifelong skills that empower individuals to take control of their mental health and live more fulfilling lives.
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT)
Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy integrates cognitive-behavioral techniques with elements of psychoanalytic approaches to address deeply rooted, maladaptive patterns called “schemas.” These schemas develop early in life and influence how individuals perceive themselves, others, and the world. Schema Therapy helps individuals identify and challenge these negative schemas, often formed in childhood, by exploring their origins and learning healthier coping strategies. Through a combination of techniques such as cognitive restructuring, emotional processing, and experiential exercises, clients develop greater self-awareness and create more adaptive ways of relating to themselves and others. By targeting core emotional needs and promoting healing, Schema Therapy facilitates lasting change and improved emotional well-being.
Acceptance Based Therapy
Acceptance-Based Therapy (ABT) emphasizes accepting one’s thoughts, feelings, and bodily sensations rather than struggling against them. Rooted in mindfulness and acceptance principles, ABT encourages individuals to observe their experiences without judgment. Instead of trying to change or control difficult thoughts and emotions, clients learn to acknowledge them and develop a compassionate relationship with themselves. ABT helps people build psychological flexibility, allowing them to respond more effectively to life’s challenges. By cultivating mindfulness skills and promoting acceptance, ABT helps individuals reduce suffering, enhance resilience, and live more meaningful lives aligned with their values.
Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a therapeutic approach primarily used to treat trauma-related disorders. It involves a structured protocol where clients recall distressing memories while simultaneously focusing on external stimuli, such as hand movements or sounds, guided by a trained therapist. This process aims to facilitate the reprocessing of traumatic memories, reducing their emotional intensity and associated negative beliefs. EMDR is thought to work by stimulating the brain’s natural healing processes, allowing individuals to integrate traumatic experiences more adaptively. By processing and desensitizing traumatic memories, EMDR helps people alleviate symptoms of trauma, such as flashbacks, anxiety, and hypervigilance, promoting emotional healing and resilience.
Gottman Relationship Therapy
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a structured, evidence-based psychotherapy designed to help individuals manage intense emotions, build healthier relationships, and develop effective coping skills. Initially developed for borderline personality disorder, DBT is now used to treat various mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, and substance use disorders. It combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with mindfulness principles, emphasising acceptance and change. DBT is typically delivered through individual therapy, group skills training, and coaching. Core skills taught in DBT include mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. The approach fosters self-awareness, emotional resilience, and adaptive behaviours, promoting a balanced and fulfilling life.
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