Our Approach
At the Psyche Counselling, therapeutic approaches like CBT, Person-Centred Therapy, ACT, and LGBTQ+ affirmative practices can be seamlessly integrated with Jungian insights to provide a tailored and holistic path for healing and self-discovery. CBT offers structured strategies to reshape negative thought patterns, while Person-Centred Therapy provides a safe, empathetic space for individuals to explore their authentic selves. ACT encourages clients to embrace challenges with mindfulness and align their actions with personal values, fostering psychological flexibility. These approaches are further enriched by LGBTQ+ affirmative practices to ​ensure that therapy is inclusive, respectful, and empowering, while addressing unique challenges with cultural humility and genuine allyship.​ Drawing from a Jungian perspective, symbolic tools such as tarot and dream analysis invite for a deeper exploration of the unconscious, offering alternative pathways to insight and transformation.
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Together, these practices form a holistic framework, supporting clients not only in overcoming challenges but also in discovering new possibilities for balance, meaning, and authenticity in their lives.
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapies (CBT)
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CBT is a practical, evidence-backed approach to understanding and reshaping thought patterns, emotions, and behaviours. It focuses on the interplay between how we think, feel, and act, offering tools to help individuals identify negative thought patterns, understand their impact, and develop constructive ways to address them.
Supported by decades of research, CBT is recognized for its effectiveness in treating a range of concerns, from anxiety and depression to stress and phobias.
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This structured, collaborative method empowers clients to gain insight into their inner world, equipping them with skills they can carry forward in everyday life. At The Psyche Counselling, CBT is tailored to the unique needs of each person, fostering progress through a blend of understanding, strategy, and support.
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Person-Centred Therapy
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Person-Centred Therapy is a compassionate, client-led approach rooted in the belief that every individual has the capacity for growth and self-discovery. Created by Carl Rogers, it emphasizes the importance of a safe, empathetic, and non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings freely.
Rather than offering direct solutions, this approach supports individuals in uncovering their inner strengths and clarity. With a commitment to respect and understanding, the therapeutic relationship creates a safe space for self-expression, healing, and personal growth.
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Person-Centred Therapy invites you to be fully seen, heard, and accepted as you are, fostering a deeper connection to yourself and guiding your path toward meaningful change.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a forward-thinking approach that encourages individuals to embrace life’s challenges while aligning their actions with deeply held values. Rooted in mindfulness and behavioural science, ACT helps clients navigate difficult emotions with acceptance, rather than resistance, and build psychological flexibility to face life’s uncertainties.
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Through a blend of acceptance strategies, mindfulness skills, and commitment to meaningful change, ACT supports individuals in stepping away from unhelpful struggles with thoughts or feelings. In summary, it focuses on fostering actions that resonate with what truly matters personally— guided by what is valued most.
At The Psyche Counselling, ACT explores ways to untangle from distress and focus on building a life of purpose, balance, and authenticity— guided by what is valued most.
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LGBTQ+ affirmative practices
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LGBTQ+ affirming practices create a safe and inclusive environment where diverse identities and experiences are respected, celebrated, and supported. These practices recognize the unique challenges faced by LGBTQ+ individuals, including stigma, discrimination, and navigating societal norms, and focus on fostering resilience, self-acceptance, and empowerment.
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Grounded in cultural humility and a commitment to understanding the intersections of identity, mental health, and lived experience, these practices ensure therapy is a space for healing and growth that aligns with your authentic self. With extensive experience supporting individuals who identify as queer, the Director of The Psyche Counselling brings a deep understanding and genuine allyship to every session.
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Integrating Jungian Influence
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At The Psyche Counselling, our director brings a deeper spiritual connection to their practice, profoundly resonating with the works of Carl Jung. This influence can enhance the therapeutic process by integrating Jung’s insights with contemporary approaches.
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With a certificate in tarot reading studied from a Jungian perspective, the director integrates this symbolic and reflective tool into the therapeutic journey where and when appropriate, offering clients an alternative lens for exploring their inner world. By blending established approaches such as CBT, Person-Centred Therapy, and ACT with Jungian insights and the rich symbolism of tarot and dream analysis, this practice creates a unique pathway for healing, self-discovery, and transformation.
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Through this lens, clients are supported not only in addressing immediate concerns but also in uncovering hidden potentials, fostering deeper meaning, and nurturing their connection to themselves and the world around them.
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