Types of Therapy for Anxiety and Trauma

How I Work

There are many different types of therapy for anxiety and trauma, and it can be difficult to know which approach is right for you.

I work integratively, which means I draw on different therapeutic approaches depending on your needs, preferences, and what feels most helpful for you. Therapy with me is always collaborative. You don’t need to know which approach is right , we figure that out together.

The focus is not on applying a fixed method, but on understanding you and creating a way of working that genuinely supports change.

Types of therapy for anxiety and trauma: Which Approach Is Right for You?

Many of the people I work with feel overwhelmed, stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand, or exhausted from trying to manage things on their own. In our work together, we may:

• Understand patterns that keep things feeling stuck
• Build practical tools to manage anxiety, overwhelm, or emotional intensity
• Explore deeper processes when needed, at a pace that feels safe

This allows therapy to be both:

•  supportive in the moment
• and focused on longer-term change

EMDR Therapy

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps process distressing or overwhelming experiences. It can be particularly helpful if:

• you feel triggered without fully understanding why
• certain experiences still feel “stuck”
• anxiety or emotional responses feel out of proportion

We don’t begin with EMDR immediately.

First, we focus on preparation: building stability, safety, and the ability to regulate your system.

Many clients find that this phase alone already brings meaningful change.

If and when EMDR is appropriate, we introduce it gradually and collaboratively.

You can read more about EMDR therapy by clicking here.

Other Approaches I Draw On

Depending on your needs, our work may also include elements from:

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – understanding the link between thoughts, emotions, and behaviours
• Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) – developing a kinder, less self-critical relationship with yourself
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – learning to respond differently to difficult thoughts and feelings
• Parts-based approaches (IFS-informed) – understanding different parts of yourself and how they interact

You don’t need to understand these approaches in advance, they are simply tools we can draw on to support your process.

Where We Start

We begin by talking about what’s been difficult for you and what you’re hoping for.

From there, we build a way of working that feels manageable, supportive, and aligned with your needs.

There is no pressure to “get it right” , we adjust the process together as we go.

You Don’t Have to Figure This Out Alone

If you’re unsure where to start, that’s completely okay.

We can use an initial consultation to explore what’s going on for you and whether this feels like the right fit.