Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an evidence-based behavioural therapy that focuses on building psychological flexibility.

Rather than trying to eliminate difficult thoughts or emotions, ACT helps you develop the ability to make space for them while still moving toward what matters most to you. It combines mindfulness-based skills with values-focused action.

ACT can be effective for anxiety, stress, burnout, chronic pain, adapting to illness and long-term health conditions, and life transitions – particularly where people feel stuck in cycles of avoidance or overthinking.

The aim is not simply symptom reduction, but helping you live more fully and meaningfully.

EMDR is an evidence-based therapy recommended by both the World Health Organisation (WHO)  and NICE for the treatment of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

It is commonly used to help people process traumatic or distressing experiences that continue to feel emotionally charged. During EMDR, bilateral stimulation (such as guided eye movements) is used while revisiting aspects of a memory, helping the brain reprocess it in a way that reduces its intensity.

EMDR can help lessen the emotional impact of past events, allowing new perspectives and a greater sense of stability to develop.

Psychodynamic therapy focuses on developing deeper insight into how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape current thoughts, emotions, and relationships.

Rather than emphasising strategies or symptom reduction alone, this approach provides space to reflect, think aloud, and explore recurring themes in your life. It can help identify underlying conflicts or relational patterns that contribute to ongoing difficulties.

A psychodynamic approach may be particularly helpful for relationship difficulties, loss, low self-worth, or uncertainty about identity and life direction.

Mindfulness involves learning to pay attention to the present moment with openness and without judgement.

Many people find they spend much of their time worrying about the future or replaying the past. Mindfulness helps develop awareness of thoughts and emotions without becoming overwhelmed by them.

Mindfulness-based approaches, including Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), are often integrated with other therapies such as CBT. They can be particularly helpful for anxiety, stress, and preventing relapse in depression.

Compassion-Focused Therapy is particularly helpful for people who struggle with self-criticism, shame, or perfectionism.

This approach focuses on developing a kinder, more balanced relationship with yourself. Many people notice a strong internal critic that keeps them stuck in cycles of guilt, inadequacy, or fear of failure. CFT helps you understand where this pattern developed and learn new ways of responding to yourself with steadiness and care.

Building self-compassion can significantly improve emotional resilience and psychological wellbeing.

Mentalisation refers to the ability to understand our own thoughts and feelings – and those of others.

When we are overwhelmed by stress or strong emotions, this ability can “go offline,” leading to misunderstandings, relationship conflict, and confusion about our own reactions.

Mentalisation-based approaches help strengthen this capacity, improving emotional regulation, self-understanding, and interpersonal relationships. They can be particularly helpful where relationship patterns feel difficult or repetitive.