Research-Based Approaches

EMDR uses various forms of bilateral stimulation (such as eye movements, tapping, or tones) to help the brain process distressing or traumatic experiences. It has been shown to help with trauma and PTSD, complex trauma, anxiety, and distressing memories that feel stuck or overwhelming.

CPT helps people explore how traumatic experiences have shaped their beliefs about themselves, others, and the world. It has been shown to help with PTSD, trauma-related guilt or shame, depression, and anxiety linked to past experiences.

CBT focuses on the relationship between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours, and helps people develop practical coping skills. It has been shown to help with anxiety, depression, stress, emotional regulation, and unhelpful thought patterns.

Exposure therapy is a structured approach that helps you safely face the fears or activities you’ve been avoiding due to anxiety or trauma. By gradually and repeatedly engaging with these triggers in a controlled environment, your brain learns that the perceived danger is no longer present. Over time, this process weakens the power of the fear response, allowing you to regain control and move through the world with greater confidence.

DBT helps people build skills to manage intense emotions, tolerate distress, and improve relationships. It has been shown to help with emotional regulation, self-harm urges, chronic suicidality, trauma-related symptoms, and difficulties with boundaries or impulsivity.

The Gottman Method is a research-based approach to couples therapy that focuses on strengthening communication, trust, and emotional connection. It has been shown to help couples reduce conflict, rebuild safety, improve friendship and intimacy, and navigate life transitions together.