Counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for mental health

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for mental health is such an important part of any therapy to provide the realistic framework for change. What is cognitive behavioural therapy? Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that recognises and questions unhelpful beliefs, thoughts and opinions. Once identified, the therapist and client work to create better thoughtsContinue reading “Counselling and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) for mental health”

Should I see a counsellor or a therapist?

Many people wonder at what point they need to stop trying to heal by themselves and invest in a professional therapist or counsellor to help them. If you find yourself asking, “Should I see a counsellor or a therapist?” then that’s probably a good sign that it may help! From my experience as a clinicalContinue reading “Should I see a counsellor or a therapist?”

Hypnotherapy for pain relief

Recent studies have identified hypnotherapy to be an effective alternative to medication in treating both acute and chronic pain.   Hypnotherapy incorporates both the conscious and subconscious mind or in other words, the whole mind. We begin by consciously discussing and exploring the client’s pain. Triggers, length of time, chronic or acute, where and whenContinue reading “Hypnotherapy for pain relief”