Treating and overcoming PTSD and Trauma in young people using Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
In a recent study of young people in England and Wales, it was found that as many as nearly one in three young people had experienced a traumatic event, with one out of…
Read MoreTrauma and Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
What is trauma? “Trauma is personal. It does not disappear if it is not validated. When it is ignored or invalidated the silent screams continue internally heard only by the one held captive. When…
Read MoreWhat’s your take on: working with young people? Part 1
In this episode of ‘What’s your take on‘ series, a fellow colleague who is also a psychotherapist talks about working with young people. They offer some pointers on common emotional wellbeing issues that may present…
Read MoreWhat’s your take on: Depression?
This is the first in a series of ‘What’s your take on?‘ short videos exploring perspectives on common issues relevant to therapy. From the range of different therapy approaches whether cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic…
Read MoreSupporting someone who is experiencing depression: what can you do to help?
We all experience changes in our emotions and mood daily, from week to week, month to month. It is very normal that we may feel sad or a bit low in mood for example in…
Read MoreCognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): What to Look For in Your Therapist and What to Expect in Therapy
Here are some useful suggestions of what you should look for in a CBT therapist (hereafter simply referred to as therapist), and what to expect in therapy. You should consider if your therapist has sufficient…
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