The Therapy Room

Psychoanalytical Therapy

Psychoanalytic therapy is a form of in-depth talk therapy that aims to bring unconscious or deeply buried thoughts and feelings to the conscious mind so that repressed experiences and emotions, often from childhood, can be brought to the surface and examined. Working together, the therapist and client look at how these early hidden and stifled memories have affected the client's thinking, behaviour, and relationships in adulthood. This therapy is based on Sigmund Freud's theories about psychoanalysis.

 

Trauma-informed Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a trauma therapy developed by psychologist Dr Francine Shapiro. EMDR therapy involves recalling a stressful past event and "reprogramming" the memory in the light of a new, positive belief, using rapid eye movements to facilitate the process. Using rapid eye movements seems to relieve the anxiety associated with the trauma so that the original event can be viewed from a more detached perspective, like watching a movie of what happened. This enables you to access positive ways of reframing the original trauma (reprocessing), and to release the body's stored negative emotional charges around it (desensitisation). Some experts have noted that the eye movements involved in EMDR might be similar to what occurs naturally during dreaming or REM (rapid eye movement) sleep. It allows you to see experiences in a new and less distressing way.

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Therapy Services for Legal Problems

Legal matters can be emotionally taxing, often causing individuals to grapple with stress, anxiety, and a host of other emotional challenges. Legal matters can be a labyrinth of complexities, emotional turmoil, and uncertainty.  Legal issues are not only about courtrooms, contracts, and statutes; they are deeply entwined with human emotions and personal wellbeing. Whether you're dealing with a divorce, facing criminal charges, or navigating a contractual dispute, the toll on your mental health can be profound. The emotional toll of legal matters can be overwhelming, leading to stress, anxiety, depression, and a range of other mental health challenges plus impaired decision making. In such challenging times, the synergy between legal support and counselling can be a powerful force, offering individuals a holistic approach to cope with the intricacies of their legal battles. Therapy equips clients with coping strategies to manage their emotional roller coaster. When people have a better grasp of their own needs and emotions, they are more likely to engage constructively in negotiations and settlements, potentially leading to quicker and more satisfactory resolutions. Therapy can be a valuable resource in addressing the emotional and psychological aspects of legal matters.