Therapeutic Interventions

A psychological intervention is a structured, evidence-based therapeutic approach aimed at enhancing an individual’s mental health, emotional wellbeing, and behavioural functioning. These interventions use specific therapeutic techniques—such as cognitive, behavioural, emotional —delivered by a trained professional to help individuals understand their experiences, reduce distress, build skills, and make meaningful and lasting changes in their daily lives.

 

My work is grounded in a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) framework, complemented by Solution Focused Therapy where appropriate. All interventions are individually tailored to each person’s thinking style, values, and needs, and are suitable for individuals with or without neurodevelopmental conditions. During the initial assessment session, we identify goals, strengths, challenges, and expectations to ensure a clear and focussed therapeutic plan.

 

The therapeutic approach is adapted to accommodate each person’s unique cognitive style, including neurodiverse ways of thinking.

 

I provide intervention for a wide range of mental health difficulties, including:

• Depression and mood disorders

• Anxiety disorders, including generalised anxiety, phobias, and panic

• Obsessive–compulsive disorder (OCD)

• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and trauma-related conditions

• Eating disorders and addictive behaviours

• Work-related stress and workplace relationship difficulties

• Relationship and family challenges

• Sleep disorders and insomnia

• Learning disabilities and developmental conditions

• Adjustment to physical or neurological illness

• Emotional difficulties related to life events or trauma

 

The specific therapeutic model is agreed collaboratively following the initial assessment.

 

Specialist Autism-Focused Interventions

I offer specialist interventions for individuals with Autism Spectrum Conditions to address chronic anxiety, depression, self-esteem difficulties among many. My approach is informed by 30 years of clinical and personal familial experience, giving me a deep understanding of autistic thinking styles. Flexibility and collaboration are central to ensuring interventions are meaningful and effective for each person.

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Interventions for adults may also involve a parent or partner when this is beneficial and consistent with the individual’s needs and preferences.

 

Couple therapy is available where one member of the couple has an Autism Spectrum Condition.