Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

CBT is a structured, time-limited psychological treatment that focuses on the connection between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. Developed from principles of behavioural and cognitive psychology, it seeks to identify and modify maladaptive thought patterns to influence emotional regulation and behavioural responses.

Core Principles:

• Thoughts drive emotions and actions: The therapy helps clients spot distorted thinking, test its accuracy, and reshape core beliefs.

• Goal-focused and practical: CBT often includes homework, behavioural experiments, and worksheets to reinforce learning between sessions.

• Evidence-based: It is widely researched and proven effective across a range of conditions including depression, anxiety, PTSD, and more.

Client Experience:
Clients actively collaborate with the therapist to set goals, practice new skills, and monitor progress. It’s often described as empowering and skills-oriented.

Person-Centred Therapy (PCT)

Person-Centred Therapy is a humanistic approach rooted in the belief that every individual has the internal resources for personal growth and self-healing. It places the client at the centre of the therapeutic process, fostering autonomy through unconditional positive regard and empathetic understanding.

Core Principles:

• The client leads: The therapist provides a non-judgmental, genuine, and empathic environment but does not direct the session.

• Self-actualisation: The approach encourages exploration of one’s true self, aiming for personal growth rather than symptom relief.

• Emotional safety: Therapeutic change emerges from the quality of the therapeutic relationship, not from techniques or structured protocols.

Client Experience:
Clients often report feeling deeply heard and emotionally safe. It’s especially effective for those seeking to resolve internal conflict or enhance self-esteem.