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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) is a widely recognized psychological approach and the primary methodology at Verve Psychology. CBT investigates the intricate relationship between thoughts, behaviours, and emotions. Our experienced psychologist will work closely with you to identify unhelpful thinking patterns or actions contributing to your distress. Importantly, we provide you with the tools necessary to bring about lasting change in your life.
Extensive research supports the effectiveness of CBT for a wide array of conditions, including stress, anxiety, eating disorders, anger, depression, trauma, chronic pain, marital distress, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and schizophrenia. Trauma Focused Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (TF-CBT)
TF-CBT, an evidence-based therapeutic approach, is tailored for children and adolescents who have been affected by trauma, as well as their parents or caregivers. This well-established method has demonstrated remarkable efficacy among individuals under the age of 18 who grapple with substantial emotional challenges, such as symptoms associated with posttraumatic stress disorder, fear, anxiety, or depression, stemming from traumatic life events. Notably, TF-CBT is adaptable for use with both those who have encountered a single traumatic incident and those who have endured multiple traumatic experiences throughout their lives. Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT)
CPT is a particular form of cognitive-behavioural therapy that has proven to be effective in alleviating symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that may develop after experiencing various traumatic events, such as child abuse, combat, sexual assault, and natural disasters. |
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)Mindfulness, rooted in Buddhist teachings, involves paying close attention to moment-by-moment experiences, including thoughts, feelings, and physical sensations. We integrate mindfulness principles into psychological therapy through Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Research increasingly supports the utility of ACT for a broad range of disorders.
ACT acknowledges that psychological distress often stems from attempts to control unwanted or unpleasant experiences, leading individuals to act against their core personal values. The central goal is the acceptance of the full range of emotions as part of the human experience (mindfulness) and a commitment to living a meaningful life in alignment with personal values. |
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Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) is a crucial tool for individuals dealing with OCD or related disorders. This approach helps individuals learn how to confront feared situations (exposure) without engaging in their compulsions (response prevention). ERP is typically administered in a graded and safe manner, beginning with less distressing obsessions and compulsions and gradually progressing to more challenging situations.
While not always necessary, ERP is frequently used alongside CBT to enhance patient outcomes. Clinical Guidelines highly recommend ERP as a first-line treatment for OCD in children, adolescents, and adults. It has demonstrated effectiveness and safety in individual, group, and online treatment settings. |
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Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)EMDR is an evidence-based treatment for trauma. It has successfully helped individuals heal from the emotional distress associated with traumatic events experienced in childhood or adulthood, such as traffic accidents, physical abuse, war, or sexual assault. EMDR taps into people's inherent adaptive capacity and enhances their internal resources, allowing them to process and desensitize to the emotional distress related to traumatic memories.
EMDR has also shown promise in treating a variety of emotional distress related to phobias, panic, pain, fears, and other forms of distress. It is recognized by the Australian Psychological Society (APS) as an evidence-based psychological treatment, and Australian Clinical Guidelines provide strong recommendations for its use in treating PTSD in adults. |
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)DBT is a tailored version of cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT) with primary objectives focused on instructing individuals how to embrace the present, cultivate constructive methods for handling stress, regulate their emotions, and enhance their interpersonal relationships.
Initially developed to address borderline personality disorder (BPD), DBT has been adapted for the treatment of various mental health conditions that extend beyond BPD. It is often used to support people who experience:
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Schema Therapy
Our early experiences shape our beliefs about ourselves, the world, and others into schemas - organized ways of understanding the world. Unpleasant or hurtful experiences during our formative years can lead to the development of maladaptive schemas and unhelpful coping styles for managing the resulting distress.
In schema therapy, we delve into how these maladaptive schemas may have developed from early experiences and identify those coping styles that may hinder positive change. Our psychologists work with you to heal these maladaptive schemas so that they no longer have an emotional hold on your life. Although the techniques applied in schema therapy can be useful for a variety of disorders, it has demonstrated particular relevance in the treatment of personality disorders, especially borderline personality disorder. |
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Verve Psychology—Redlands Coast
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