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Or phone Andrea on 07725 035029
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Schedule A Free 20-Mins Call
Or phone Andrea on 07725 035029
or Sam on 07736 317617
Types of Therapy
At Well Connections, we offer a wide range of therapeutic services to meet the diverse needs of our clients. The practitioners we can refer you to are trained in various approaches, ensuring that clients receive the most suitable and effective treatment based on their unique concerns.
Below is a list of some, but not all, of the types of therapy and counselling methods our experts can offer. These approaches cater to individual, family, and relationship dynamics, helping clients navigate challenges and work towards mental well-being and personal growth.
Broad Therapy Categories
Psychology
The scientific study of behaviour and mental processes, often employed in therapeutic contexts to help individuals manage mental health challenges. Psychologists conduct assessments, research, and therapy to offer insights into psychological issues.
Psychotherapy
An umbrella term for various approaches designed to enhance mental health and emotional well-being through talk therapy. It addresses a range of psychological issues, such as trauma, anxiety, and depression, using diverse techniques to explore emotions and behaviours.
Psychotherapeutic Counselling
A fusion of counselling and psychotherapy that helps clients address deeper emotional issues. This approach often involves exploring past experiences and emotions to promote self-exploration and personal growth, making it suitable for those facing complex psychological challenges.
Counselling
A supportive dialogue between a trained professional and a client focused on specific personal challenges or emotional difficulties. It provides a safe environment for clients to explore their feelings, thoughts, and behaviours, aiding self-awareness and coping strategies for issues like stress, relationship difficulties, and life transitions.
Integrative & Humanistic Therapies
Humanistic Therapies
Focus on personal growth and self-exploration, emphasising the therapeutic relationship and individual potential.
This includes:
- Person-Centred Therapy Encourages clients to explore themselves in a supportive environment with the therapist’s unconditional positive regard.
- Gestalt Therapy Emphasises self-awareness and living in the present moment.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Focuses on changing negative thought patterns and behaviours, often used to treat anxiety, depression, and other mental health conditions.
Emotion and Trauma-Focused Therapies
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)
A treatment designed to alleviate distress from traumatic memories by using guided eye movements to process and integrate those memories.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Helps individuals develop self-compassion, often used to counteract self-criticism and shame.
Dyadic Developmental Psychotherapy (DDP)
Targets children with trauma or attachment issues, focusing on building safe, trusting relationships through understanding and empathy.
Behavioural and Acceptance-Based Therapies
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Encourages acceptance of thoughts and feelings, promoting psychological flexibility and living according to one’s values.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
Uses mindfulness techniques to increase present-moment awareness, helping to manage stress, anxiety, and other emotional difficulties.
Relationship and System-Focused Therapies
Systemic Therapy
A form of family and couples therapy that focuses on improving dynamics and relationships within a group.
Gottman Method
A research-based couples therapy approach focused on improving communication, building trust, and resolving conflicts.
IMAGO Therapy
A relationship therapy that helps couples transform conflict into healing opportunities and deepen understanding.
Creative and Play Therapies
Drama Therapy
Uses role-play, storytelling, and acting techniques to help individuals express emotions and resolve psychological issues through creativity and embodiment.
Play Therapy & Sandplay Therapy
Primarily used for children, allowing them to express their emotions and experiences through play as a form of communication.
Analytical and Psychodynamic Approaches
Psychodynamic Therapy
Focuses on uncovering unconscious processes, often rooted in early childhood experiences, to better understand present behaviour.
Transactional Analysis (TA)
Examines interactions and relationships to improve self-awareness and communication.
Somatic and Body-Focused Therapies
Somatic Therapy
Focuses on the mind-body connection in trauma healing, emphasising how physical sensations and movements relate to emotional states.
Coaching and Targeted Therapies
Therapeutic Coaching
Combines elements of therapy and coaching to help individuals identify goals, overcome obstacles, and foster personal growth.
Our clients bring a range of issues that they need help with, and below are some of the common themes. There are many other aspects we can help with and if you are unsure please call us for a free 20 minute phone consultation or email us at info@wellconnections.co.uk.
Individual
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Relationships
- Work related issues
- Health concerns
- Sexuality
- Trauma
- Post-traumatic stress
- Eating concerns
- Social anxiety
- Anger concerns
- Redundancy
- Family
- Parenting
- Sexual abuse
- Illness
- Gender
- Race
- Disability
- Life stages
- Change management
Couples
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Work stress
- Relationship
- Bereavement
- Illness
- Separation
- Divorce
- Blended families
- Mediation
- Abuse
- Infertility
- Adoption
- Surrogacy
Young People
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Low self esteem
- Anger
- Suicidal ideation
- Panic attacks
- Bereavement
- Bullying
- Eating concerns
- Trauma
- Health concerns
- Social anxiety
- Sleeping issues
- School refusers
- Transitions
Families & Groups
- Relationships
- Blended families
- Parenting
- Health concerns
- Bereavement
- Illness
- Work stress
- Parental absence
- Educational concerns
- Change
- Trauma
- Family mediation
- Workplace mediation
- Workplace trauma
Email Us: info@wellconnections.co.uk
Schedule A Free 20-Mins Call
Or phone Andrea on 07725 035029
or Sam on 07736 317617
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