Services

At The Psychology Lounge, we provide evidence-based psychological therapy. This means that there is substantial, long-term scientific research to support the therapeutic approaches that we use.

​We offer both face-to-face and telehealth appointments.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (or ACT for short) is a skills-based, experiential therapy designed to help individuals develop psychological flexibility so that when life’s inevitable knocks occur, they can get back up again and continue with their lives in a meaningful and fulfilling way. The essential components of ACT focus on dealing effectively with painful thoughts and feelings, connecting with the present moment (mindfulness skills), identifying what is truly important and meaningful (values) and living according to these. ​

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) is a relatively short-term, focused approach to treating many types of psychological disorders. It is, in essence, a collaborative and individualised program that helps individuals to identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviours and learn or relearn healthier skills and habits. There is significant long-term evidence as to the effectiveness of CBT. It is structured, goal-oriented, focuses on immediate difficulties and long-term strategies, and requires active involvement by the client. CBT is flexible, individualised, and can be adapted to a wide range of individuals and various settings. ​​

​​Interpersonal Therapy is time-limited, interpersonally-focussed psychotherapy used to improve interpersonal issues (issues affecting relationships). IPT is a structured psychological approach that helps individuals to understand how mental health and interpersonal difficulties are related. Within IPT, interpersonal relationships are the focus of therapeutic attention, using them as the means to bring about change. The aim is to help improve interpersonal relationships or change one's expectations about them. In addition, the treatment also focuses on improving social support networks as a way of better managing interpersonal distress. 

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) is an evidence-based psychological therapy designed to help individuals process and recover from distressing or traumatic experiences. When difficult experiences are not fully processed, they can continue to influence our emotions, thoughts, behaviours and physical responses long after the event has passed. EMDR uses a structured therapeutic approach, incorporating bilateral stimulation through the use of gentle alternating tactile stimulation, to help the brain reprocess these memories in a more adaptive way. This can reduce the emotional intensity associated with past experiences, shift unhelpful beliefs and support a greater sense of emotional wellbeing. Originally developed to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), EMDR is also used to address a range of psychological difficulties, including anxiety and trauma-related distress. The aim is not to erase memories, but to help individuals remember past experiences without continuing to feel overwhelmed by them.

Schema Therapy is an evidence-based psychological approach designed to help individuals identify and change deeply ingrained patterns of thinking, feeling and behaving that may be contributing to ongoing emotional difficulties. These patterns, known as schemas, often develop during childhood or adolescence in response to early life experiences and can continue to influence how we perceive ourselves, relate to others and navigate challenges in adulthood. Schema Therapy combines elements of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), attachment theory and experiential techniques to help individuals understand the origins of these patterns, recognise how they affect their current lives and develop healthier ways of responding. It is particularly helpful for individuals experiencing longstanding difficulties with self-esteem, relationships, emotional regulation and recurring patterns of distress. The aim of Schema Therapy is to foster greater self-awareness, emotional healing and lasting psychological change, enabling individuals to develop a stronger sense of self and more fulfilling relationships.