Our Approach
​At The Psyche Counselling, therapy is grounded in Jungian analytical psychology, incorporating image work through dreams, tarot, and sandplay as part of symbolic exploration and depth work. These methods help clients engage with the unconscious in creative and meaningful ways, fostering insight, growth, and integration.
CBT, ACT, mindfulness, and LGBTQ+ affirmative practices complement this approach, supporting each person’s journey toward wholeness. CBT clarifies unhelpful thought patterns, while mindfulness and grounding practices help clients reconnect with the present moment and cultivate a steadier inner foundation. All approaches are offered within an LGBTQ+ affirmative framework that honours identity, lived experience, and safe, empowering therapeutic relationships.
Together, these methods nurture balance, authenticity, and the ongoing discovery of who clients are becoming on their path to individuation.​
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapies
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a practical, evidence-backed approach to understanding and changing thought patterns, emotions, and behaviors. It emphasizes the connection between what we think, how we feel, and how we act, providing tools to help individuals identify negative thoughts and understand their impact. Supported by decades of research, CBT effectively addresses various issues, including anxiety, depression, stress, and phobias. At The Psyche Counselling, we tailor CBT to meet each person's unique needs, helping them gain insight and develop practical skills for everyday life through a supportive and strategic approach.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is an innovative approach that encourages individuals to embrace life's challenges while staying true to their core values. Grounded in mindfulness and behavioral science, ACT helps clients accept difficult emotions rather than resist them, fostering flexibility to navigate life's uncertainties. By combining acceptance strategies, mindfulness skills, and a commitment to meaningful change, ACT empowers individuals to move away from unhelpful struggles with their thoughts and feelings. At The Psyche Counselling, we explore how ACT can help you untangle from distress and build a life filled with purpose, balance, and authenticity—guided by what matters most to you.
Person-Centred Therapy
Person-Centred Therapy is a compassionate, client-led approach rooted in the belief that every individual has the capacity for growth and self-discovery. Developed by Carl Rogers, it emphasizes creating a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental space where clients can freely explore their thoughts and feelings. Rather than offering direct solutions, this approach empowers individuals to uncover their inner strengths, gain clarity, and foster healing. Person-Centred Therapy invites you to be fully seen, heard, and accepted as you are, supporting a deeper connection to yourself and guiding your journey toward meaningful change.
LGBTQ+ affirming practices
LGBTQ+ affirming practices create a safe, inclusive environment where diverse identities and experiences are respected and celebrated. These practices acknowledge the unique challenges LGBTQ+ individuals face, such as stigma and discrimination, while fostering resilience, self-acceptance, and empowerment. By emphasizing cultural humility and understanding the intersections of identity and mental health, therapy becomes a space for healing and growth that reflects your authentic self. With extensive experience supporting queer individuals, the Director of The Psyche Counselling offers deep understanding and genuine allyship in every session.
Integrating Jungian Influence
The Psyche Counselling integrates a unique blend of spiritual depth and therapeutic insight, inspired by the works of Carl Jung, to enrich the healing process. By merging Jungian principles with modern, evidence-based approaches like CBT, Person-Centred Therapy, and ACT, therapy offers a distinctive pathway for healing, self-discovery, and transformation. Incorporating tools such as tarot reading from a Jungian perspective, alongside dream analysis and symbolic techniques where appropriate, it provides an alternative lens for exploring the inner world. This integrative approach supports clients in addressing immediate concerns, uncovering hidden potentials, fostering deeper meaning, and nurturing a stronger connection to themselves and the world around them.
