Psychological Interventions
GETTING STARTED
Find the support that fits your needs.
Start with a consultation to discuss what you or your child are finding difficult, what matters to you and the changes you hope to make.
Your therapist will explore your needs and recommend a suitable plan. You do not need to choose a therapy approach before your first appointment.
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ABOUT PSYCHOLOGICAL INTERVENTIONS
A collaborative approach to meaningful change.
Psychological interventions help people understand and manage emotional, behavioural and relationship difficulties. Support is guided by an initial assessment of your concerns, strengths, circumstances and goals.
The approach is tailored to the individual and may draw on more than one therapeutic method. You and your therapist will agree on priorities and review progress together over time.
Individual therapy
Individual Therapy for Children
Therapy begins with understanding the child’s development, strengths and difficulties, alongside concerns raised by parents or carers. Sessions use age-appropriate ways of working, including play, conversation and practical activities. Adolescents receive support adapted to their stage of development.
Parents or carers are involved where appropriate, with guidance on supporting skills at home. Privacy and how information is shared are discussed as part of the therapy process.
Individual Therapy for Adults
Individual sessions provide time to explore your concerns, experiences and hopes for therapy. Your therapist works with you to develop understanding, practise coping strategies and work towards goals that matter to you.
A partner or family member may be involved when appropriate and with your agreement. The pace and focus of therapy are reviewed together.
Psychological intervention approaches
The following approaches may form part of a personalised plan. Suitability depends on your needs, age, preferences and the therapist’s expertise.
Play Therapy
Play offers children a developmentally appropriate way to express experiences and feelings that may be difficult to put into words. The therapist uses the therapeutic relationship and play to help the child explore concerns, develop coping skills and work towards agreed goals.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT explores the connections between thoughts, feelings and behaviour. You and your therapist work together to identify patterns that contribute to difficulties and practise practical ways of responding, both during sessions and in everyday life.
Behaviour Therapy
Behaviour therapy looks at how behaviour is learned and influenced by its context. It uses agreed goals and practical strategies to build helpful skills, support everyday routines and change patterns that interfere with wellbeing or participation.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps you respond more flexibly to difficult thoughts and feelings, rather than becoming caught up in them. It combines mindfulness, acceptance and identifying personal values with taking practical steps towards a meaningful life.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
DBT brings together acceptance and change. It develops skills in mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance and relationships, helping people respond more effectively to intense emotions and challenging situations. The therapist will discuss the appropriate format and goals.
Social Skills Training (SST)
SST supports practical skills for communicating and interacting with others. Sessions may involve modelling, discussion and practice with conversation, turn-taking, understanding social situations and expressing needs, adapted to the individual’s goals.
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy is a broad term for psychological treatments that explore emotions, thoughts, experiences, behaviour and relationships. It offers a collaborative space to understand difficulties and develop ways of coping and making meaningful changes.
Person-Centred Therapy
Person-centred therapy provides an empathic, accepting and non-judgemental relationship. The therapist follows your perspective and priorities, supporting you to explore experiences, develop self-understanding and make choices that fit your needs and values.
Parent Management Training (PMT)
PMT helps parents and carers understand their child’s behaviour and build practical parenting skills. It may include positive attention, clear expectations, consistent routines and reinforcement, with strategies practised at home and reviewed with the therapist.
Support Groups
Support groups bring together people with shared experiences or concerns to exchange perspectives, learn and feel supported. A facilitator helps guide discussion and maintain a respectful group environment. Group focus, suitability and availability are discussed separately.
Family Therapy
Family therapy explores relationships, communication and patterns of interaction within a family. It helps family members understand one another’s perspectives and work together on difficulties, transitions or shared concerns, with participation and goals agreed collaboratively.
Counselling
Counselling offers a supportive space to talk through emotional difficulties, personal concerns or life changes. A counsellor helps you explore your experiences, consider options and develop ways of coping that suit your circumstances.
Planning the next steps together.
Your first consultation is the starting point for discussing suitable support. Family therapy, support groups and other formats are arranged separately according to clinical suitability and availability.