Psychotherapy is the informed and intentional application of psychological methods and interpersonal stances derived from established psychological principles. Its purpose is to assist people in modifying their behaviours, cognitions, emotions, and/or other personal characteristics in directions that the participants deem desirable.
At Health Triangle we use a variety of evidence-based therapies to assist your specific psychological needs and circumstances. Therapies include, but are not limited to the following:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a highly structured and focused method that can help the therapist make sense of clients’ overwhelming problems by breaking them down into smaller parts. Such as situations, thoughts, emotions, physical feelings and actions.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a type of talk therapy based on cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), but it’s specially adapted for people who experience emotions very intensely. It helps people understand how their thoughts affect their emotions and behaviours.
Intensive Short-term Dynamic Psychotherapy (ISTDP) is an accelerated form of psychodynamic psychotherapy intended to provide rapid access to the unconscious. In psychodynamic therapy, your therapist will try to help you understand how past events affect your mental and physical health today.
Schema Therapy is a newer type of therapy that combines elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), psychoanalysis, attachment theory, and emotion-focused therapy, among others. Its integrative approach aims to treat personality disorders and other mental health concerns that don’t always respond to other treatment options.
Mindfulness Therapy is a conscious awareness of our present moment. This includes openness and non-judgment about the experience. It is often coupled with other types of therapy, such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) is a short-term therapy focusing on cultivating communication and interpersonal effectiveness skills. Therapists believe that many mental health issues stem from relational deficits or role conflicts.
Positive Psychology is a field of psychological theory and research on optimal human functioning. It studies positive subjective experience, positive individual traits, and positive institutions.
Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term goal-focused evidence-based therapeutic approach, which incorporates positive psychology principles and practices, to help clients change by constructing solutions rather than focusing on problems.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) views “negative” emotions and experiences as part of life. Trying to avoid them can lead to unhelpful or unproductive behaviours. ACT helps you accept the reality of these experiences and commit to pursuing your values. it enables you to redefine your relationship with your current situation so you can do what you want to do while allowing distress or other emotions to simply be present as part of your experience.