SPECIALIZATIONS

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) a cognitive behavioural therapeutic approach, initially designed for clients experiencing borderline personality disorder (BPD) has since widened in scope and is now routinely administered as a stand-alone intervention or with different conditions as well. This multifaceted intervention utilizes conventional medication techniques focused on managing intense emotions along with reality-based testing processes joined by principals derived from Buddhist meditation practices alongside important components such as accepting the inner experience of the patient tolerance towards distressing feeling states, and mindful awareness orientations. The term Dialectical Behaviour Therapyical; represents striking a balance between validating the clients’ feelings while also helping them maintain focus on goals that could lead to suffering reduction/experience improvements.

An average dialectical behaviour therapy protocol would comprise both individual treatment sessions and group-based skills learning interventions aimed at facilitating pro social communication skills acquisition while providing support in the management of tense or emotional situations. To understand more about DBT we suggest for you to start with Marsha Linehan. Our you can reach out to Marinela Trickett, RP.

Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), is a structured therapeutic model that empowers couples or families struggling with their relationships to achieve secure bonding attachments quickly. Aimed at encouraging the participants’ understanding of their emotions as they impact their interactions with others, positively significantly enhances inter-personal compatibility in both personal and professional situations alike its creator being Dr. Sue Johnson who based it on attachment theories principles premised around secure emotional bonds key towards building stable long-lasting partner relationships, family’s bond.

How do we repair what we don’t understand, really understand? | Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)

Employing interactive diagnostic mechanisms designed from past emotional experiences results in reshaping interaction models promoting safe space to build trust while enhancing healthy trusting engagements meeting all modern-day socioeconomic environmental challenges facing couples or families. Our mission is to help in your process of healing. Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT) is an evidence-based approach that centers on the role of emotions in human functioning and therapeutic change. Developed primarily for couples but applicable to individuals as well, EFT has garnered praise for its effectiveness and depth. Here are some benefits of undergoing Emotion Focused Therapy:

Emotional Awareness: EFT enhances one’s understanding and awareness of their emotions, leading to greater self-awareness and self-acceptance.

Reprocessing Negative Emotions: EFT helps clients reprocess and transform maladaptive emotions into healthier responses, leading to emotional relief and resolution.

Strengthened Relationships: For couples, EFT targets the emotional bond between partners, promoting secure attachment and deeper connection.

Conflict Resolution: By understanding the underlying emotional triggers, couples and individuals can navigate conflicts more effectively, fostering understanding and harmony.

Validation of Emotions: EFT provides a safe space where feelings are validated and acknowledged, promoting emotional healing.

Enhanced Emotional Regulation: Through EFT, individuals acquire tools to better manage and respond to their emotions rather than being overwhelmed by them.

Healing Past Traumas: EFT can help individuals revisit and process past traumas in a safe environment, enabling them to heal and move forward.

Reduction in Symptoms: EFT has been effective in reducing symptoms of depression, anxiety, and relationship distress.

Improved Communication: Especially in couples therapy, EFT provides strategies to communicate feelings more openly and empathetically.

Increased Resilience: As individuals understand and harness their emotions more effectively, they become more resilient to future stresses and challenges.

Deepened Self-Understanding: By focusing on emotions, EFT encourages introspection and a deeper understanding of oneself and one’s needs.

Holistic Approach: EFT considers emotions in the broader context of one’s experiences, cognitions, and environment, offering a comprehensive perspective on well-being.

Empowerment: By recognizing and affirming emotions, individuals often feel more empowered to take charge of their lives and make meaningful changes.

Incorporating both experiential and systemic approaches, Emotion Focused Therapy offers a rich, empathetic, and holistic pathway to emotional well-being, making it a valuable therapeutic choice for many. Trickett counselling and team are happy to provide

Complaints about post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) often involve mental and physical health woes afflicting those who have experienced loss and related traumas like accidents or combat incidents;
influences further undiminished when physiological disturbances arise from imbalanced autonomic nervous systems affecting such victims; ability to regain equanimity. Dr. Peter Levine developed Somatic Experiencing (SE) to help patients overcome these hurdles by tracking physical sensations or somatic experiences, thereby guiding awareness and management of body-based reactions that enable natural self-regulation processes.

Without the need to focus solely on traumatic events in isolation, SE allows a safe, gentle route towards increased sensitivity to unpleasant but recoverable feelings and emotions. Patients learn this process by gradually building greater tolerance for difficult physical sensations along with suppressed reactions and responses allowing trapped survival energy still bound within their bodies to release at last – thus enabling completion of self-protective motor patterns while bringing healing to root causes triggering traumatic symptoms—often the key found through SE.

Symptoms Addressed by Somatic-Experiencing (SE):

Chronic Physical Tension: Persistent muscle tightness or bodily stiffness without any apparent medical cause.

Flashbacks: Sudden and intrusive memories of past traumatic events, leading to emotional and sometimes physical reactions.

Hypervigilance: A constant state of alertness and readiness to respond to perceived threats, even in safe environments.

Dissociation: Feeling disconnected from oneself, surroundings, or both. This might manifest as feeling numb, spaced out, or like one is watching events from outside their body.

Unexplained Physical Symptoms: Such as recurrent headaches, stomach issues, or fatigue, often rooted in emotional or traumatic stress.

Top 5 Reasons to Seek Counselling and Guidance for SE Symptoms:

Professional Expertise: To properly address and heal from trauma, professional expertise is invaluable. A trained counselor can offer evidence-based therapeutic interventions tailored to individual needs.

Safe Environment: Engaging in therapy offers a non-judgmental and confidential space to explore, understand, and process complex emotions and experiences.

Improved Well-being: Addressing trauma symptoms can lead to significant improvements in mental, emotional, and physical well-being, enhancing overall quality of life.

Preventive Care: Early intervention can prevent symptoms from worsening or leading to more severe mental health issues like depression or anxiety disorders.

Personal Growth: Beyond symptom relief, therapy offers tools and insights that foster personal growth, resilience, and a deeper understanding of oneself.

Services that Trickett Counselling and Psychotherapy Can Offer for SE:

Individualized Somatic-Experiencing Sessions: Tailored interventions based on individual trauma history and current symptoms.

Confidencial Therapy: An opportunity for individuals to share experiences, find support in confidence, and learn about similar healing journeys.

Educational Workshops: Providing information on the impact of trauma, the principles of SE, and strategies for self-care (individual homework).

Complete Therapies: Incorporating approaches like mindfulness, meditation, and other integrative techniques to support body-mind healing.

Continued Support: Offering resources, follow-up sessions, and guidance for sustainable recovery and well-being.

Embarking on a therapeutic journey with Trickett Counselling and Trickett Psychotherapy ensures expert care, a supportive community, and a committed partner in your path to healing and holistic well-being.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), helps people recognize how their thoughts link up with their feelings and actions that affect various mental health conditions according to its founder Dr. Aaron T. Beck.

CBT has been used effectively worldwide for treating anxiety disorder depression PTSD among others by identifying negative thinking patterns linked to maladaptive behaviors. With CBT offering a structured therapeutic plan between patients and licensed therapists to encourage active participation in finding solutions during each session, homework or action plans are given several tasks in line with continuously facilitating positive change or growth.

This combined approach offers insight into managing one’s emotions via effective problem-solving approaches that target; if there are, harmful cognitive distortions responsible for negative self talk during stressful situations. Therapists promoting CBT often reflect on evidence-based techniques as part of the treatment plan considered beneficial when encouraging rational thinking styles aimed at correcting irrational beliefs.

The outcomes illustrate the efficacy of CBT as it is shown remarkable results for current concerns like mental health issues such as depression or anxiety related disorders among humans globally.

10 reasons WHY? to choose Trickett Counselling and Trickett Psychotherapy for Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT):

Expertise & Experience: Trickett Counselling and Trickett Psychotherapy boast a team of therapists who have in-depth training and years of experience in providing CBT.

Personalized Approach: Every individual is unique, and so is their therapeutic journey. Trickett ensures that the CBT sessions are tailored to meet the specific needs of each client.

Evidence-Based Treatment: CBT is an evidence-based therapy, and at Trickett, it’s practiced with fidelity to its core principles, ensuring the highest chances of success.

Client-Centered Environment: The therapy rooms and environment at Trickett are designed to be warm, welcoming, and conducive to healing, ensuring clients feel comfortable and at home.

Holistic Integration: While CBT is the primary modality, therapists at Trickett are skilled in integrating it with other therapeutic techniques, offering a more holistic healing experience.

Ongoing Training: The therapists at Trickett are committed to continuous learning, ensuring they’re always updated with the latest advancements in CBT and related fields.

Transparent Communication: From the first consultation to the concluding sessions, clients can expect transparent, open, and honest communication about the therapy process, progress, and outcomes.

Flexible Scheduling: Recognizing the busy lives of their clients, Trickett offers flexible scheduling options, including evening and weekend appointments, to accommodate everyone.

Diverse Clientele: Trickett Counselling and Psychotherapy have successfully treated a diverse range of clients with varying backgrounds, ensuring a rich understanding of different life perspectives.

Post-Therapy Support: The commitment to clients doesn’t end when therapy does. Trickett provides resources, guidance, and support even after the completion of therapy, ensuring sustained well-being.

Choosing Trickett Counselling and Trickett Psychotherapy for CBT ensures a comprehensive, empathetic, and expert-driven approach to mental well-being, making it a top choice for many seeking quality therapeutic intervention.

Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) is a psychological approach intending to aid individuals in reaching their personal goals by studying successful people’s practices. It stresses the significance of relating our thoughts, language use, and behavioral patterns learned from experiences with specific outcomes.

Richard Bandler and John Grinder created this term in the 1970’s with the belief that individuals operate based on internal “maps” they develop through sensory experiences. The main goal of NLP is modifying these internal maps through various techniques like visualization exercises or cognitive restructuring for positive change as an alternative to negative behavioral patterns leading towards success either professionally or personally.

Nonetheless despite its seeming usefulness within self-help industries or fields like sales; some skeptics challenge NLP’s scientific validity over a lack of empirical support toward NLP’s tenets practices thus far.

Mindfulness can be defined as a state of mind that emphasizes being attentive to the current moment while calmly acknowledging ones feelings, operating from a non judgmental frame of mind without distractions from potential external signals or internal anxiety inducing thoughts regarding yesterday or tomorrows agenda itinerary plan tensions within individuals’ lives—the concept originated from Buddhist meditation practices but has since been adapted positively into diversified psychotherapies including mindfulness based stress reduction systems and mindfulness based cognitive therapy techniques. The aim of the mindfulness practice is to facilitate uninhibited stress reduction ever-present enabling an individual to enhance their emotional regulation as well as proliferate improvements in various aspects of well-being across different aspects of existence in todays fast-paced world.

Within the therapeutic scope mindfulness episodes follow guided imagery and breathing practices that lead to obtaining a sense of peace and tranquillity.

Psychodynamic therapy employs techniques developed through Sigmund Freud’s work on depth psychology which emphasizes how our subconscious influences affect behavior along with emotions & thought processes providing perspective towards a cure; aimed at managing particular psychological manifestations with no large-scale clinical management feasible back then but has become highly productive now even for anxiety/depression cases based on similar principles despite numerous evolving therapeutics. Psychologists use dream analysis, free association discussion among patient-therapist to understand influences and explore the therapy relationship itself.

It is beneficial for those looking towards understanding their own psychological problems with roots for seeking more than symptom relief.

Emotional regulation refers to an essential process that enables individuals to influence their emotions positively – influencing when they surface and how people experience or express them appropriately. People implement different strategies and establish skills that could aid them in managing emotional experiences healthily while proving adaptive for future situations. Difficulties with regulating our different emotions could lead to intense feelings that could prove overwhelming at times – individuals find it challenging calming down when upset while showcasing inappropriate forms of emotional expression; this significantly interferes with meaningful relationships people may have developed over time while impacting their occupational functioning negatively too; all this invariably affects overall physical wellness too. Moreover, it is well established that reasonably observed associations between deficiencies with adequate emotional responses are closely linked with various mental health disorders like borderline personality disorder (BPD) depression, or trauma related PTSD conditions across studies worldwide. To improve individuals’ emotional regulation processes effectively often requires the deployment of specific psychological therapy approaches like Dialectical Behavior Therapy strategies offered by professionals working within mental health facilities globally.

Use emotion regulation strategies to cope with difficult situations many times throughout each day

As part of treatment plans deployed during treatment protocols for patients dealing with different mental health disorders these specific therapy approaches seek to ensure that the affected individual improves their capacity by helping them develop better skills for recognizing emotions while reducing impulsiveness managing identified stress triggers and responding positively to situations wherein emotional expression(s) may be imminent. Overall consistent and structured practice DBT and Mindfulness approaches with adequate support or counseling from health professionals can boost an individual’s emotional regulation capabilities leading towards improved well-being, a better quality of life.

A psychiatric disorder known as Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) results from recurring unwanted thought impulses, sensations (obsessions) that result in repetitive behavior patterns (compulsion).

Usually, these impulses generate discomfort such as fear, doubt, disgust, and lead them towards perfectionism-driven actions Certain repetitive actions like cleaning excessively, repetitive checking on things have increased because they are seen necessary ways to counter intrusive emotions. Often, fears around sanitary conditions, violence, safety features occur alongside the compulsions.

As a result, obsessive-compulsive disorder is distinguished from common offenses like biting nails or contemplating about work-related matters since it has uncontrollable impulses that take up considerable amounts of the individual’s time (frequently more than an hour daily), resulting in significant discomfort and disabling daily life and functioning. A typical treatment plan for OCD often includes medication use and cognitive- behavioral treatment approaches such as exposure-reaction prevention to achieve better outcomes. With proper care regimen, individuals with OCD can be more efficient in managing symptoms and find comfort in their quality of life.

“Don’t let OCD control your life. You are in charge, not the disorder.” – Charlize Theron

Therapy, especially when tailored for obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), offers numerous benefits that can significantly improve the quality of life for individuals grappling with the condition. Here’s an outline of the key benefits:

Understanding of OCD: Therapy can provide individuals with a clear understanding of OCD, helping them differentiate between normal worries and obsessive-compulsive tendencies.

Coping Mechanisms: Therapy introduces various coping strategies that can be used to combat obsessive thoughts and compulsive behaviors, allowing individuals to gain more control over their actions and responses.

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP): This is a specific type of cognitive-behavioral therapy tailored for OCD. It involves exposing individuals to the situations that trigger their obsessions and then preventing the compulsive behaviors that typically follow. Over time, this reduces the intensity of the obsession.

Improved Self-esteem: By addressing the root causes and manifestations of OCD, therapy can boost self-worth and confidence, making individuals feel more in control of their lives.

Reduced Anxiety: Through various therapeutic techniques, individuals can learn to manage and reduce the anxiety that often accompanies OCD, leading to an overall better quality of life.

Enhanced Relationships: OCD can strain personal relationships. Therapy can guide individuals in managing their symptoms in ways that foster better communication and understanding with loved ones.

Medication Management: For those on medication for OCD, therapy can complement the treatment plan, ensuring that both behavioral and pharmacological interventions work in harmony.

Prevention of Co-occurring Disorders: Early therapeutic intervention can prevent the onset of related disorders like depression or generalized anxiety disorder that might arise due to untreated OCD.

Holistic Growth: Beyond just addressing OCD, therapy often provides tools for personal growth, emotional intelligence, and better life management.

Safety and Support: Therapy offers a safe and supportive environment where individuals can openly discuss their challenges, fears, and hopes without judgment.

Lifestyle Guidance: Therapists can provide recommendations for lifestyle changes, such as sleep, diet, and exercise, that can complement treatment and promote overall well-being.

In essence, therapy for OCD is not just about managing symptoms; it’s about reclaiming one’s life from the grips of the disorder and rediscovering joy, freedom, and connection.

Relationship struggles are characterized by persistent difficulties that create tension and dissatisfaction within a personal attachment. This can happen in all sorts of relationships including romantic partnerships, friendships, and family ties. These types of issues might arise due to inadequate communication between partners; dissimilar expectations; conflicts based on individual interest; infidelity; financial strain or life changes like childbirth etc.; and lastly individual troubles such as trauma history linked with past experiences or mental health problems. If not resolved over time these could lead to the dissolution of the attachments affected but solutions exist including counseling for couples & families that involve improved communication methods for better mutual understanding leading to problem resolution and healthier bonds. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) is present process therapeutic approach commonly used in couples’ work.

Types of Relationship Struggles:

Communication Breakdown: One of the most common issues, where partners find it challenging to convey their feelings, needs, and concerns effectively.

Trust Issues: This can arise from infidelity, deceit, or past relational traumas.

Intimacy Concerns: Both emotional and physical intimacy can become areas of contention.

Financial Disagreements: Differences in spending habits, financial goals, and values can strain a relationship.

Conflicts about Future Goals: Differences in life goals, whether about career, family planning, or other aspirations.

Parenting Differences: Divergent views on parenting styles and decisions can be a significant source of stress.

External Stressors: Issues like work stress, health problems, or extended family conflicts affecting the relationship.

Cultural or Religious Differences: Partners from different backgrounds might face conflicts arising from contrasting beliefs or traditions.

Jealousy and Insecurity: Challenges arising from feelings of insecurity or jealousy.

Boundary Issues: Struggles in setting or respecting personal boundaries in a relationship.

Why Trickett Counselling and Therapist Team are the Ideal Choice:

Experienced Professionals: Trickett boasts a team of therapists with extensive experience in relationship counseling, ensuring expert guidance.

Tailored Approaches: Every relationship is unique, and the therapists at Trickett understand this, offering personalized therapy plans tailored to each couple’s distinct challenges.

Evidence-Based Techniques: The team employs proven, evidence-based therapeutic techniques ensuring the highest efficacy in addressing relationship struggles.

Confidential Environment: Trickett offers a safe, private, and non-judgmental environment where couples can openly discuss their challenges.

Integrated Perspective: Beyond addressing the immediate issues, Trickett’s therapists take a holistic approach, looking at the overall health of the relationship and ensuring long-term solutions.

Diverse Expertise: The team at Trickett is diverse, ensuring a broad understanding of various cultural, religious, and personal backgrounds, essential in relationship counseling.

Commitment to Reconnection: The primary goal at Trickett isn’t just problem-solving but to reignite the connection, love, and trust between partners.

Affordable Solutions: Trickett offers competitive pricing, ensuring that quality relationship counseling is accessible to all.

Continuous Learning: The therapists at Trickett are committed to ongoing professional development, ensuring they’re equipped with the latest techniques and insights in relationship therapy.

Positive Track Record: With numerous success stories and positive testimonials, the results speak for themselves.

Choosing Trickett Counselling and their dedicated team guarantees not just expert therapeutic intervention but a committed partner in your journey to relational healing and growth.

Self esteem Bossting Techniques. Self esteem is a comprehensive term that refers to how individuals perceive their worth or value overall covering their beliefs about themselves (such as “I can do it” and “I am deserving”), alongside emotions like triumph, despair, pride, or shame. Having healthy levels of esteem translates into maintaining a predominantly affirmative attitude towards oneself while still acknowledging personal strengths/flaws readily. In contrast low level esteem points toward critical thinking towards oneself liberally accompanied by high levels of criticism that result in feelings of inadequacy/worthlessness linked strongly with certain mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety disorders producing undesirable knock-on effects on academic or job performance(s). Improving Self-esteem relies upon identifying negative belief patterns related to cognitive behavioral therapy as well as consciously pursuing healthy relationships, building up experiences and volunteering alongside sound nutritional choices plus proper rest or exercise.

Symptoms of Self-esteem Issues:

Negative Self-perception: A persistent belief in personal inadequacy or worthlessness.

Hypercritical Attitude: Constantly criticizing oneself for minor mistakes or perceived flaws.

Reluctance to Take Risks: Avoiding new experiences or challenges due to fear of failure.

Feeling Undeserving: A belief that one doesn’t deserve happiness, success, or love.

Overly Concerned About Others’ Opinions: Valuing others’ views over one’s own, leading to excessive people-pleasing behavior.

Avoidance of Social Situations: Due to fear of judgment or humiliation.

Physical Symptoms: Such as fatigue, insomnia, and headaches, often stemming from chronic stress or anxiety related to low self-worth.

Reluctance to Express Needs: Not voicing or advocating for personal needs in relationships or work environments.

Overcompensation: Engaging in boastful behavior, or being overly aggressive to mask feelings of inadequacy.

Perfectionism: Setting impossibly high standards and being overly hard on oneself for not meeting them.

Benefits of Trickett Counselling and Trickett Psychotherapy for Self-esteem Issues:

Expert Guidance: The team at Trickett offers experienced counselors specialized in self-esteem and self-worth issues, ensuring clients get the best therapeutic advice.

Personalized Therapies: Trickett understands that every individual’s self-esteem journey is unique. Therapies are tailored to each person’s specific needs and challenges.

Safe Environment: Trickett offers a non-judgmental, confidential, and comforting space, allowing clients to express themselves freely and feel truly heard.

Individual Approach: Beyond addressing symptoms, Trickett takes a holistic view of mental well-being, ensuring overall personal growth and resilience building.

Empowerment Focus: Trickett’s therapies emphasize personal empowerment, equipping clients with the tools to nurture their self-worth independently in the long term.

Evidence-Based Techniques: Trickett employs proven techniques, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which has shown effectiveness in enhancing self-esteem.

Continuous Support: Trickett’s commitment doesn’t end with the therapy sessions. Clients get resources, support, and guidance for continuous personal development.

Affordable Care: Recognizing the importance of mental well-being for all, Trickett ensures that their quality therapeutic services are accessible.

Collaborative Approach: Trickett’s counselors work collaboratively with clients, ensuring that they are an active participant in their healing journey.

Community of Care: Engaging with Trickett means becoming part of a community that values mental well-being and offers a network of support.

In sum, for anyone grappling with self-esteem challenges, Trickett Counselling and Trickett Psychotherapy stand as a beacon of hope, offering expert care, evidence-based solutions, and a genuine commitment to client well-being.