West London Psychotherapy

Attachment Focused EMDR (Eye Movement, Desensitisation & Reprocessing) is a specialised approach that integrates EMDR with attachment theory to heal relational trauma. It is a gentle and effective treatment for psychological distress following complex traumatic experiences, often experienced in childhood.

It supports deeper emotional processing, strengthens a sense of safety and promotes healthier relationship pattern’s.

3 key principles of AF-EMDR are:

Slow down                           Be present                       Notice 

EMDR therapy uses a 3 pronged approach:

1.  Past events are explored to understand the roots of the current distress
2.  Current dysfunction is targeted to relieve symptoms and triggers
3. Future templates are developed to support adaptive responses to potential distressing situations

If this sounds like something you are interested in ‘Lets take a journey to a new understanding’. 

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a practical, evidence-based approach that puts change at the heart of treatment, often used to treat anxiety, depression and emotional challenges.Mood is understood as being fuelled by the way we think and behave. By exploring negative thinking styles and unhelpful behaviours we can discover more helpful responses to the things you find challenging and improve the way you feel and build lasting coping skills.If this sounds like something you could find … Read more...

Mentalisation-based therapy (MBT) is an evidence-based approach that focuses on improving your ability to understand your own thoughts and behaviours and those of others. MBT helps us to mentalize which is essential to improve mental health and social function.  We adopt a curious stance to wonder and explore difficulties. 

MBT supports healthier relationships, improved emotional regulation and more balanced responses during times of stress. 

The knowledge and skills of mentalizing is passed on to the next generation. It is a transactional and intergenerational social process.

If this sounds like something you are interested in ‘Lets take a journey to a new understanding.’

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) is an evidence-based approach designed to help you develop self-compassion and reduce self-criticism. If you struggle with shame and a harsh inner dialogue you can learn to respond with kindness rather than judgement. CFT combines psychology and neuro-science based strategies to regulate emotions, strengthen self-compassion and create a greater sense of safety and balance.If this sounds like something you are interested in 'Lets take a journey to a new understanding.'  … Read more...

Whether it be food, alcohol, shopping, sugar, drugs, gaming, cleaning, social media or porn we ALL engage in behaviours that help us to deal with the difficulties that life throws at us. However, when these behaviours become more problematic than helpful it might be time to find a new approach. Dopamine is a key chemical that plays an important role in understanding addiction.  Dopamine helps us feel pleasure and is part of the reward system, making us more likely to repeat behaviours that give us pleasure. Treatment includes thinking about problematic … Read more...