Transform your inner dialogue and build self-compassion
Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) has been developed by Professor Paul Gilbert, who found through his work delivering CBT that not all people responded well to traditional CBT approaches. Through his research, he discovered why.
What he found is that people who have high levels of shame and self-criticism may be able to alter their thinking patterns with CBT, but if their internal dialogue is harsh, it won't improve their wellbeing. This is where CFT comes in.
Developing more self-compassion is strongly correlated with improved emotional regulation and improved psychological health. CFT enhances CBT and EMDR by softening our critical inner world and improving our relationship with ourselves.
CFT helps you develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself. Rather than being harsh and critical when things go wrong, you learn to treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding you would offer a good friend.
The therapy focuses on:
CFT is particularly helpful for people who:
CFT can be used as a standalone therapy alongside Compassionate Mind Training, offering a complete therapeutic approach focused on developing self-compassion and emotional regulation.
I am trained in CBT, EMDR and CFT, which allows me to offer an integrated approach tailored to your specific needs. For many people, combining these approaches provides the most effective treatment.
CFT complements CBT beautifully by addressing the emotional warmth and self-soothing that can sometimes be missing from traditional cognitive approaches. Together, they provide both the practical skills of CBT and the emotional healing of CFT.
CFT can also be integrated with EMDR therapy, providing a compassionate framework that supports trauma processing while building emotional safety and self-soothing skills.
Studies have shown that CFT is effective for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, psychosis, and personality difficulties. It's particularly powerful for those with complex trauma histories or high levels of self-criticism.
If you're ready to transform your relationship with yourself and develop a kinder, more compassionate inner voice, I'm here to support you.
Providing CBT, EMDR & CFT in Rugeley, Staffordshire and across the UK via online therapy
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