Therapy.

“Empathy isn’t feeling for someone, it’s feeling with them .”

At Belgrave Mind we don’t believe that one size fits all and so we try to tailor our therapy to the need of the client/s. We do this by offering different modalities of therapy which cover a very wide range of issues. This doesn’t mean that you have to choose a particular type because we work in an integrative way and can encompass different aspects, techniques and theories to best serve the need of the client.

Person Centred Therapy (PCT) is a talking therapy that focuses on the person and gives them autonomy over the work. The therapist will use techniques to aid in the exploration of the personal journey the client will go on. This type of therapy is non-directive and gives clients the platform to consciously perceive themselves as they see them, rather than us as therapists interpreting their thoughts or ideas. It works on the notion that everybody views the world in their own unique way and rather than telling clients they are right or wrong based on our opinion we may challenge to help with the exploration process. PCT gives the space to focus on the past which can in cases help the client understand a current situation.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is another talking therapy that aims to identify and change destructive or disturbing thought patterns that have a negative impact on behaviour and emotions. CBT has directive elements regarding challenging and replacing thoughts with more objective realistic thoughts. There are a wide range of techniques that can be used within this therapy, a few examples are; role play, journaling, relaxation techniques and breathing exercises. CBT sessions are more structured and rigid and require the client to be willing to accept that type of direction.

Solution Focused Therapy (SFT) is another form of therapy that can be included or used when working with clients. This type of therapy focuses on the solutions to whatever problems the client has and then focuses on the resources and strengths a person has rather than focusing on the actual problem. SFT doesn’t focus on the reasons why or the past but instead concentrates on the present and how the client can move forward. SFT is best used when client has a goal and doesn’t feel the need to focus on the past or has already done the work on the past.