Our Therapy Modalities

Cognitive Behavioural Techniques
Summary: Modifying unhealthy thinking patterns, changing perceptions. 

• Effective for patients facing depression,anxiety, eating disorders and relationship issues
• Targets the cognitive triad of thoughts patients have about themselves, others and future. Increase exposure to positive reinforcements.
• Strategies to change thinking patterns might include: Learning to recognise one’s distortions in thinking that are creating problems, and then to re-evaluate them in light of reality; Gaining a better understanding of the behaviour and motivation of others; Learning to develop a greater sense of confidence in one’s own abilities 
• Strategies to change behavioural patterns might include: Facing one’s fears instead of avoiding them; Using role playing to prepare for potentially problematic interactions with other; Learning to calm one’s mind and relax one’s body

Mindfulness Based Techniques
Summary: Incorporate skills which allow individuals to be aware of any physical, mental and emotional condition in the present moment, without becoming judgemental

• Being mindful allows us to notice well-worn pattern of thoughts, beliefs and behaviours that automatically arise because we have been using them for a long time. This subsequently allows us to notice thoughts as thoughts, accept emotions whether they are comfortable or uncomfortable, and gain an awareness that we can choose an action that is perhaps more in line with our values 
• Increasing our awareness of the thoughts, feelings, and actions that hinder our progress => so we can better engage with those aspects of ourselves, learn to tweak our language, and choose how to respond 
  
  

Play and Art as Therapy 
Summary: To help facilitate exploration of emotions/develop awareness/cope with stressors

• Children: Activities and toys are utilised to make sense of various concepts which may be confusing and challenging to understand.
• Older clients: having this medium to express oneself through play and art. Can facilitate in exploring emotions

Life Coaching 
Summary: Encourages clients to be the best version of themselves. This can help in developing personal goals, adjusting into a major life transition and seeking professional advice        

• Seeks to help individuals break negative cycles of behaviour, become more decisive, and ultimately go after the things they feel they want in life 
• Offers support and guidance to those who feel they are at a crossroads and in need of some extra help to move their life forward in positive and constructive ways => can be for professional or personal reasons

Family and Relationship Counselling 
Brief: Therapists can help clients to understand issues and conflicts in relationships. We provide clients with a safe space to reconnect with one another

• Provides your family with a safe and open environment to let each member air their view, and help enhance communication skills and familial bond 
• Family therapy may include visual arts to help little ones understand big concepts

Applied Behavioural Analysis Techniques 
Summary: Help clients to identify self-destructive and unhealthy behaviours

• May help children with attention/disciplinary issues 
• May help adults who exhibit any unhealthy behaviours
• Focuses on improving specific behaviours, such as social skills, communication, reading, and academics as well as adaptive learning skills, such as fine motor dexterity, hygiene, grooming, domestic capabilities, punctuality and job competence
• Commonly used for individuals with autism

Hypnotherapy
Summary: Taps into client’s subconscious mind. This intervention is effective for individuals suffering from phobias, anxiety, addiction, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, depression etc.

• Hypnosis:  A state of relaxation, confusion or concentration in which the conscious mind becomes remote or detached from everyday cares and concerns. 

• In this relaxed state the subconscious part of the mind is best able to respond creatively to suggestion and imagery
• Find out more about Hypnotherapy here

HypnoBirthing
Summary: HypnoBirthing is a premium evidence based childbirth program that gives parents tools and education to birth with confidence and free of fear. It is a birthing method that uses various relaxation techniques and self-hypnosis to help women feel physically, mentally and spiritually prepared for labour and birth.

• On top of breathing techniques, HypnoBirthing utilises visualisation, relaxation and self hypnosis techniques to help the mother concentrate on her body and the birth of the child
• Reduce the chances of postnatal depression and anxiety
• Find out more about HypnoBirthing here

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