Psychologists may draw upon a range of therapeutic approaches depending on the individual’s needs, presenting concerns, treatment goals and the clinician’s training and experience.

Therapeutic approaches and areas of focus at The Therapy Room NQ may include:

Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

EMDR is a structured, evidence-based psychological therapy commonly used to support individuals who have experienced trauma or distressing life events.

It aims to help individuals process difficult memories and reduce the emotional distress associated with traumatic experiences.

EMDR is recognised as an effective treatment for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and may assist individuals experiencing ongoing trauma-related symptoms.

Trauma and Trauma-Informed Therapy

Traumatic experiences can affect emotional wellbeing, relationships, self-confidence and the ability to manage everyday situations.

Trauma-informed psychological therapy focuses on creating a safe, supportive and respectful therapeutic environment where individuals can explore difficult experiences and develop strategies to manage their emotional responses.

Therapy may focus on building emotional safety, developing coping skills, processing distressing experiences and supporting recovery.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is an evidence-based psychological approach that focuses on understanding the connection between thoughts, emotions and behaviours.

CBT supports individuals to recognise unhelpful thinking patterns, develop healthier coping strategies and make positive changes in how they respond to challenging situations.

CBT is commonly used to support individuals experiencing anxiety, depression, stress and a range of other mental health concerns.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on helping individuals develop greater psychological flexibility and build a meaningful life guided by their personal values.

ACT supports individuals to respond more effectively to difficult thoughts and emotions, rather than becoming overwhelmed or restricted by them.

This therapeutic approach may assist with anxiety, depression, stress, adjustment difficulties and ongoing emotional challenges.

Affect Regulation Therapy (ART)

Affect Regulation Therapy focuses on helping individuals recognise, understand and manage their emotional responses.

It may be particularly relevant for individuals who experience intense emotions, emotional overwhelm or difficulty regulating their reactions to stressful situations.

Therapeutic strategies may focus on emotional awareness, recognising triggers, developing coping skills and strengthening emotional regulation.

Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) – Tapping

Emotional Freedom Techniques, commonly known as tapping, combine focused attention on emotional experiences with tapping on specific points of the body.

Some individuals use EFT as an additional strategy to assist with stress and emotional distress.

EFT may be considered as a complementary technique where clinically appropriate. However, the evidence supporting EFT is less established than that for treatments such as CBT and EMDR.

Nutrition and Mental Health

Mental health and physical wellbeing are closely connected, with nutrition, sleep, lifestyle and everyday habits potentially influencing mood, energy levels and emotional wellbeing.

Psychological support may include exploring the relationship between lifestyle factors and mental health, helping individuals develop greater awareness of how everyday routines and behaviours influence their overall wellbeing.

Where specialised nutritional advice is required, collaboration with appropriately qualified health professionals may be recommended.