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Aristotle is said to have ruled that  'Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom,' But how do we go about knowing ourself better? Therapy can be helpful. 

The many different kinds of therapies (modalities) out there can be confusing, but they all lead to the same place of increased self awareness. They just do it in slightly different ways. So how do you know which is the right one for you?

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BABCP accreditation signifies that a CBT therapist has undergone rigorous training in both general mental health and CBT, and maintains high standards of practice.

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Our office provides a safe, calm space where you can freely discuss your thoughts and feelings, and work towards lasting positive change.

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Our thoughts, feelings, physical sensations, and actions are interconnected. Negative thoughts & feelings can trap us in a negative cycle. We can deal with overwhelming problems in a more positive way by breaking them into smaller parts.  Reinforces new habits to help us feel better and achieve your goals.

Person Centered Therapy

We all have the capacity to decide on what’s best for us and become the best version of ourselves. ​Seeks to facilitate our capacity to decide on the best direction in life.  Promotes our capacity to grow and reach self-fulfilment. Uses unconditional positive regard, genuineness, and empathic understanding.

Compassion Focused Therapy

Compassion-focused therapy (CFT) is a therapeutic approach that aims to help those who struggle with shame and self-criticism, often resulting from early experiences of abuse or neglect. Uses a variety of techniques to promote healing: ​Promotes self-acceptance. Works on the principal that we are all human and therefore perfect in our imperfection. A kinder approach to self, others, and our capacity to accept kindness, love, and support from others.

Trauma Focused CBT for PTSD

We can be so overcome by overwhelming events that the memory cannot be processed properly. Reminders in our daily life, (smells, feelings, sounds, flashbacks, etc.) can make us feel we are reliving the event over and over again. Some of the things we do to protect ourselves can be avoiding reminders, being constantly hyper vigilant. This this can impact on our lives in many ways. TF CBT helps tackle thought of the event Reduces anxiety & avoidant behaviour Gradually exposes to the overwhelming memory using behavioural experiments & assigns it to the past while processing the emotion. Helps us rebuild our lives the way we want to live.

Relationship Counselling

Recognising and exploring the journey of each individual and their attachments through life from childhood to adulthood. The focus is on learning how to deepen inter and intrapersonal relationships.  This evidence based and therapy draws from a variety of other modalities including CBT & Transactional Analysis.

Somatic Therapy

Our body and mind are closely connected. Our experiences in life leave their mark on our bodies. Helps to release stress, tension, and trauma from the body. Incorporates body-oriented modalities such as dance, breathwork, and meditation to support mental healing.  Combines talking therapy and mind-body exercises.

Transactional Analysis

Psychoanalytic theory and method of therapy come together to explore social interactions and improve relationships. Helps resolve relationship issues by identifying which mode of communication we are using (whether parent-like, childlike, or adult-like) Provides a basis for understanding behaviour and improving relationships.

Couples Counselling

A talking therapy helps to improve your relationship. Identifies negative communication styles. Helps you and your partner develop more positive patterns within the relationship.

Solution Focused Therapy

We all have the inner resources to work towards our goals.  Short term therapy (blocks of around 6 weeks). It uses reflection, Motivational Interviewing and Coaching techniques.

Small Steps Group

When. we have the same battle every single morning to get our young people out the door, we end up feeling guilty, frustrated and sad. For some young people though, going to school is more than they can cope with. They find the school environment totally overwhelming. Schools do the best they can and offer all possible reasonable adjustments. and still often it's not enough. While an arrangement can often be put in place for the education missed, it doesn't help with the social skills aspect of attending school. We can find that bit by bit our young people's lives shrink and anxiety grows. Small Steps is a weekly group where your. young person can focus on what they miss out on - the chance to work with young people who experience the same issues. They learn that they are not alone and develop not only a sense of belonging, but also the support required to move forward to a return to formal education.

Supervision

This space is dedicated to upholding the highest professional standards in client work. Our mission is to inspire, support, challenge and nurture your professional excellence while encouraging personal growth and self-care. With qualifications across various modalities and expertise in integrated approaches, we tailor our support to meet your unique needs.

Pricing

Accredited Therapist - £75/session

Therapist Working towards Accreditation - £70/session

Trainee Therapist - £25/session

ECBT Wellness Spaces

Rental spaces for Wellness Practitioners.

We are delighted to have moved into our new wellness space at 14 South Trinity Rd, EH5 3NR. Our professionally soundproofed offices are comfortable, private and calming and yet full of light and colour. They were designed by therapists for therapists and their clients. The rooms would be suitable for talking therapies, coaches, or tutors who enjoy working in an inclusive environment and value positive relationships. Use of the room for one full day a week. £60 per day, minimum contract of 3 months. If you would like to find out more or book a visit, please email info@edinburghcbt.com by pressing the button below.

We would love to talk about what we do. For us, it's more about the relationship than modality and you will soon get a flavour of whether the relationship is right for you. 

14 South Trinity Road, Edinburgh, EH5 3NR

36A Broughton St, EH1 3SB

86 Causewayside, EH91PY

Edinburgh

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