Talking therapy or psychotherapy involves discussing your thoughts and feelings with a trained therapist. It’s effective for understanding yourself better, developing healthier coping mechanisms and addressing the root causes of distress.
Two specific approaches within talking therapy that I use in my work are Psychodynamic Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy:
delves into how past experiences, especially from childhood, shape current behaviors. For instance, someone who felt neglected as a child might find forming secure adult relationships challenging. This therapy helps uncover and work through such past influences.
views the mind as comprising multiple “parts,” each with its distinct roles and emotions. It aims to harmonize these parts, leading to internal peace. An example is addressing self-criticism by identifying and understanding the “critical part” of oneself, fostering self-compassion.
Both methods provide deep psychological insights helping individuals heal by understanding their minds more fully.
I also integrate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy and Person-Centered approaches into my work when they are appropriate.