Schema Therapy
Helps change deep-rooted patterns and beliefs formed early in life that affect emotions and behavior.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Teaches how to recognize negative thoughts and replace them with healthier ways of thinking and behaving.
Interpersonal Therapy
Improves communication skills, helps resolve conflicts, and strengthens emotional bonds with others.
Mindfulness
Builds present-moment awareness to reduce stress, manage emotions, and improve mental clarity and focus.
Acceptance Commitment Therapy
Teaches acceptance of emotions while encouraging action based on personal values and life goals.
Dialectical behaviour therapy
Combines acceptance and change techniques to manage emotions, build resilience, and improve relationships.
Therapy Approaches – Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Meant by “Therapy Approaches”?
Therapy approaches refer to different evidence-based ways psychologists support people to understand themselves, manage distress, and work toward meaningful change. While approaches differ in focus, most share common goals such as increasing awareness, emotional regulation, and flexibility in responding to life’s challenges.
Do Different Therapy Approaches Work for Different People?
Yes. People vary in their experiences, values, learning styles, and life circumstances. What feels helpful for one person may feel less so for another. A good therapy approach is usually one that fits the individual rather than forcing the individual to fit the approach.
Is One Therapy Approach Better Than Another?
No single approach works best for everyone. Research consistently shows that the quality of the therapeutic relationship, clarity of goals, and a sense of safety and collaboration matter at least as much as the specific model used.
Can Therapy Approaches Be Combined?
Yes. Many psychologists work in an integrative way, drawing from several approaches when appropriate. This allows therapy to remain responsive and flexible as a person’s needs change over time.
How Do I Know Which Therapy Approach Is Right for Me?
Often, you do not need to decide this in advance. Therapy usually begins with conversation and assessment, and the approach evolves collaboratively. Asking questions, sharing preferences, and reflecting on what feels helpful are all part of the process.
Are Therapy Approaches Only for Mental Illness?
No. Therapy approaches are used for a wide range of concerns, including stress, life transitions, grief, relationship difficulties, identity exploration, and personal growth. Many people seek therapy not because something is “wrong,” but because something matters.
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