| Here are some of the techniques I use:
PMR:
When a patient is particularly stressed or tense I will use progressive muscle relaxation (PMR), this is a very simple tool to help you release the stress in your body.
Guided Visualisation:
Sometimes we can be locked in problem behaviours this can make it difficult for therapeutic change to happen. Guided imagery and visualisation can help unlock emotions through deep relaxation.
Thought Field Therapy (Tapping) or EFT Emotional Freedom Technique:
What is TFT/EFT? Discovered by Dr Roger Callahan, a Californian Psychologist. TFT is a unique form of psychotherapy backed by over twenty-five years of research and development. TFT is the father of EFT. With TFT/EFT, real changes can usually be made in just six sessions. There is no need to go into great detail about the problem/trauma. TFT/EFT is sometimes described as “energy psychology” because a client seems to make quantum leaps forward in their treatment.
What to expect:
The client simply thinks about their problem. There is no need to talk about a problem, making TFT/EFT the most useful therapy for victims of crime, assault, rape, verbal or sexual abuse, and childhood trauma.
Whilst the client thinks of their problem, I ask them to tap on specific points on the upper body and hands. TFT does not change a thought, but simply deactivates the negative response to that thought.
Nothing else changes; memories and learning’s remain the same Simple problems such as fears and phobias can often be removed in one treatment session, often in minutes, more complex problems, may take longer. TFT/EFT is a great tool for addiction making giving up smoking or eating to excess easy to deal with.
Case study:
A young mother came to me in a very distressed state; she suffered panic attacks in public places. This had got worse since the birth of her daughter. This young woman was distress because she felt she would never be able to do anything ‘normal’ with her child such as go to the park, take her to parties go shopping even. After just 2 sessions of TFT this young woman was a changed person. My client came for 4 more sessions to iron out old fears and really get on top of things. I am still amazed at the fast results of TFT.
CBT:
This is a method often used for short term work. It is popular with the NHS.
Passed experiences can effect our behaviour, we can become stuck in particular
ways of thinking, CBT can help break these patterns.
I may use Bach Flower Remedies.
What are Bach Flower Remedies? The Bach flower remedies are a gentle system of healing discovered in the 1930’s by Dr Edward Bach, a physician, bacteriologist, and homeopath. The remedies are produced using mother tinctures made from plants to Dr Bach’s instructions. The remedies are designed to treat the person not the disease. It seems that every one has heard of Rescue Remedy but did you know there are many more remedies in The Bach range that can help during the difficult times in our lives? My counselling and TFT skills are used along side the consultation if it is appropriate. This is holistic medicine its aim is to treat the whole person. (Click here for more information)
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