Psychodynamic therapy is a popular therapy that involves looking at the human mind, analysing what makes us tick and helping heal emotional issues. In this blog, we look at 3 aspects of psychodynamic therapy and how it can help you. What is psychodynamic therapy and what are its key features? Psychodynamic therapy is a form…

Mindfulness has become a hot topic in the past few years. The term mindfulness is often used interchangeably with meditation, though the two are not the same. Mindfulness meditation can benefit anyone, regardless of your religious beliefs, cultural experience, or educational background. Mindfulness is about focusing on the present moment and gaining some distance from…

When people think of therapy, they generally think of meeting with a therapist and discussing their issues. However, there is a new form of therapy that is on the rise. Interpersonal therapy involves the use of specific techniques to facilitate change. In this blog, we will go over interpersonal therapy, what it is, and some…

Narrative therapy has been around for a while but it is still something that many people don’t know anything about. This blog will look at the different elements that make up narrative therapy and how it can be used to help individuals in their lives. What is narrative therapy? Narrative therapy helps people to explore…

Exposure therapy might sound like something you would use for phobias, but in the world of therapy, it’s actually a form of cognitive therapy. This form of psychotherapy helps the person overcome their challenges by directly confronting the person with the source of their anxiety. To help you understand this we will look at how…

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) that helps you accept your thoughts and feelings, and then choose to act according to what is most important to you.  ACT can help you live a rich, meaningful, fulfilling life. This blog is a quick overview of ACT. What are the…

Dialectical behaviour therapy has been around for a long time, but recently is becoming increasingly popular. This is because it is effective. Therapists and patients alike are finding that it can help people get over their cravings, help them with their behaviour, and get better. This blog will provide basic information about dialectical behaviour therapy…

Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that can help with a number of issues. It is a structured approach where you learn how to identify negative patterns of thinking and behaviour and change them to more positive patterns. This blog will cover what CBT is, how it works, and how it could…

Community Counselling and Care has evolved out of a desire to help others in hardship. For people who suffer from anxiety, depression, feeling lost and lonely. People in pain and for those who are misunderstood and removed from a sense of belonging. What is it that we have all in common? It is a sense…