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Compassion Focused Therapy, CFT, was developed by Clinical Psychologist, Professor Paul Gilbert for mental health difficulties which are particularly affected and maintained by self-criticism, self-blame, self-loathing, shame and guilt. It incorporates aspects of CBT, mindfulness, attachment theory, evolution and social psychology.   Professor Gilbert found that while many people benefitted from traditional CBT, there were also those, who did not. Despite CBT helping them to

EMDR is a powerful psychological therapy originally developed by Clinical Psychologist Francine Shapiro in 1987 for Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, (PTSD).   It has since been recognised as an effective treatment for mental health difficulties that have been triggered by experiencing or witnessing traumatic or distressing events. EMDR can help with a range of mental health difficulties, including but not limited to, anxiety, depression, panic, phobias, low self-esteem, OCD an

CBT or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is a talking therapy. It is the most evidence based psychological therapy, meaning it is the therapy that has had the most research studies which shows it is effective. It is recommended by both the World Health Organisation and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence and is used extensively throughout the NHS in the UK.   What mental health difficulties can CBT help with?   CBT is known to be helpful with a range of mental h