At ME Health Clinic, our psychologists use a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches.

To help you better understand some of the different therapy approaches we offer, brief descriptions are detailed below.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) aims to increase psychological flexibility. This is achieved by learning how to practice acceptance and engaging in meaningful activity, despite the presence of unpleasant emotional and physical experiences and unhelpful thoughts. In ACT, connecting with the present moment and being more mindful are also key components, alongside supporting you to act in a way that supports your values.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is based on the premise that our thoughts, feelings, behaviours and bodily sensations are interconnected and can lead to emotional and mental health difficulties. In CBT, skills are taught which allow you to: 1) recognise unhelpful thinking styles and negative automatic thoughts; and 2) challenge thoughts by re-evaluating them to create alternative more balanced thoughts. CBT uses practical strategies that aim to increase participation in activities that improve mood and wellbeing, such as activities that provide a sense of achievement or pleasure, and relaxation.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a practice that involves learning how to become more present-focused and aware of your surroundings, actions and feelings, without judgement. Mindfulness is different to relaxation, although some people report feeling more relaxed when practising mindfulness regularly.

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a therapeutic approach used to increase your motivation and commitment to positive behaviour change. The four key processes of MI include being able to have good rapport, focusing on the desired change, understanding your internal motivations for change and planning and formulating a plan of action. MI is often used in combination with other therapeutic approaches.

Schema Therapy

Schema therapy incorporates elements of several different types of therapies and is commonly used for longstanding mental health difficulties and/or attachment issues. Schema therapy focuses on how maladaptive core beliefs (schemas) were formed in response to unmet needs in early life and how this influences current coping patterns and interactions with others.

At ME Health Clinic, our psychologists use a range of evidence-based therapeutic approaches. To help you better understand some of the different therapy approaches we offer, brief descriptions are detailed below.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) aims to increase psychological flexibility. This is achieved by learning how to practice acceptance and engaging in meaningful activity, despite the presence of unpleasant emotional and physical experiences and unhelpful thoughts. In ACT, connecting with the present moment and being more mindful are also key components, alongside supporting you to act in a way that supports your values.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is based on the premise that our thoughts, feelings, behaviours and bodily sensations are interconnected and can lead to emotional and mental health difficulties. In CBT, skills are taught which allow you to: 1) recognise unhelpful thinking styles and negative automatic thoughts; and 2) challenge thoughts by re-evaluating them to create alternative more balanced thoughts. CBT uses practical strategies that aim to increase participation in activities that improve mood and wellbeing, such as activities that provide a sense of achievement or pleasure, and relaxation.

Mindfulness

Mindfulness is a practice that involves learning how to become more present-focused and aware of your surroundings, actions and feelings, without judgement. Mindfulness is different to relaxation, although some people report feeling more relaxed when practising mindfulness regularly.

Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a therapeutic approach used to increase your motivation and commitment to positive behaviour change. The four key processes of MI include being able to have good rapport, focusing on the desired change, understanding your internal motivations for change and planning and formulating a plan of action. MI is often used in combination with other therapeutic approaches.

Schema Therapy

Schema therapy incorporates elements of several different types of therapies and is commonly used for longstanding mental health difficulties and/or attachment issues. Schema therapy focuses on how maladaptive core beliefs (schemas) were formed in response to unmet needs in early life and how this influences current coping patterns and interactions with others.