Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of psychotherapy that aims to help individuals overcome difficulties and build a more meaningful life. It is an evidence-based approach that combines mindfulness, acceptance, and behavioural strategies to promote psychological flexibility.
ACT can be used to treat a variety of mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, addiction, and chronic pain. It can also be useful for anyone looking to improve their overall well-being and increase psychological flexibility. |
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a psychological treatment that focuses on changing unhelpful patterns of thinking and behaviour. It is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are interconnected and that changing one can have an impact on the others. CBT typically involves identifying negative thinking patterns and replacing them with more realistic and positive ones. The therapy may involve various techniques such as relaxation training, thought challenging, behavioural experiments, and exposure therapy. CBT is often used to treat anxiety disorders, depression, and other mental health conditions. |
Eye Movement Desentization and Reprocessing (EMDR)EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing. It is a psychotherapy that enables people to heal from the symptoms and emotional distress that are the result of disturbing life experiences using specific eye movements or other forms of bilateral stimulation. EMDR therapy shows that the mind can in fact heal from psychological trauma much as the body recovers from physical trauma. It is commonly used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) but can also be used to address other mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, and addiction.
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Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) - SkillsDialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a type of psychotherapy that was originally developed to treat people with borderline personality disorder (BPD) or those who experience severe emotional distress.
DBT combines cognitive-behavioural therapy techniques with strategies like mindfulness and acceptance. It is a skills-based approach that focuses on helping individuals manage overwhelming emotions, improve communication, and develop coping strategies. Please note that Aurora United offers DBT skills training. |
Somatic TherapiesSomatic therapy is a form of body-centred therapy that looks at the connection of mind and body, using both talk therapy and physical therapies for holistic healing. In addition to talk therapy, somatic therapy practitioners use mind-body exercises and other physical techniques to help release stress, tension, and trauma from the body.
Physical techniques include movement, yoga, dance, sound, breathwork, and meditation to support mental healing. |
Couples CounsellingCouples counselling is a type of counselling for intimate partners. It involves exploration of any conflicts between the partners and targets specific relationship problems. It also aims to improve communication and interactions between partners, and to strengthen their relationship.
Aurora United have Psychologists who are trained in Gottman Couples Counselling method which is widely considered gold standard when it comes to successful couple recovery. It is a process oriented, cognitive, emotionally based approach to assist couples to gain a better understanding of each other and to develop a range of new skills and behaviours that foster closer, more intimate relationship. |
Yoga TherapyYoga Therapy supports individuals through the use of Yoga philosophies and practices to improve their physical and mental health. This is provided through the use of evidence based strategies of Pranayama (Breathing techniques), Asanas (postures) and mindfulness to support emotional regulation and providing physical therapy.
Yoga Therapy includes an assessment of individual's needs to provide an holistic individualised intervention plan. |