Therapy

Therapeutic Interventions are available for Children, Adults, Couples and their Families

Types of Therapy

The highly expereinced Psychologists at Embracing The Other Half have very extensive training and experience and are able to employ a broad range of clinically proven therapies. This ensures that the optimal therapeutic approach is available for all individuals, couples and families.

The range of therapeutic techniques available include:

•	Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

•	Behaviour modification
•	Exposure techniques
•	Activity scheduling
•	Cognitive therapy

•	Psycho-education
•	Motivational interviewing
•	Relaxation strategies

•	Progressive muscle relaxation
•	Controlled breathing

•	Skills training

•	Problem solving skills and training
•	Anger management
•	Social skills training
•	Communication training
•	Stress management
•	Parent management training

•	Interpersonal Therapy
•	Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
•	Emotion Focussed Therapy
•	Applied Behaviour Analysis (ABA)
•	Brief Therapy
•	Cognitive Behavioural Intervention for Tics
•	Play Therapy
•	Relationship Therapy
•	Schema Therapy
•	Sex Therapy
•	Solution Focussed Therapy
•	Systemic Therapy

Therapy sessions

Therapeutic and supportive interventions are designed to maximise the ability of individuals, couples and families to cope, both emotionally and practically.

After an initial assessment, therapeutic goals are identified and a treatment plan is jointly developed by the Client and Therapist.

Assessment and Therapy is provided for a broad range of issues and concerns, including:

Developmental Disorders

•	Autism Spectrum Disorders & Asperger's Syndrome
•	Attention Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADD & ADHD)
•	Social (pragmatic) Communications Disorder
•	Reading, Writing and Mathematics Delays and Impairments
•	Tic Disorders (including Tourette's)
•	Stereotypical Movement Disorders

Anxiety Disorders

•	Separation Anxiety Disorder
•	Selective Mutism
•	Social Anxiety Disorder (Social Phobia)
•	Panic Disorder
•	Agoraphobia (Outdoors)
•	General Anxiety Disorder
•	Anxiety Disorder Due to another Medical Condition

Depression

•	Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder
•	Major Depressive Disorder     • With Anxious Distress     • With Mood-Congruent Psychotic Features     • With Peripartum onset (Postnatal Depression)     • With Seasonal pattern
•	Persistent Depressive Disorder (Dysthymia)
•	Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

Bipolar Disorders

•	Biplolar I
•	Biplolar II

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

•	Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
•	Body Dysmorphic Disorder
•	Hoarding Disorder
•	Trichotillomania (Hair-Pulling) Disorder
•	Excoriation (Skin-Picking) Disorder

Trauma and Stress Related Disorders

•	Reactive Attachment Disorder
•	Disinhibited Social Engagement Disorder
•	Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
•	Acute Stress Disorder
•	Adjustment Disorders
•	Child Maltreatment and Neglect Problems     • Child Physical Abuse     • Child Sexual Abuse     • Child Neglect     • Child Psychological Abuse
•	Adult Maltreatment and Neglect Problems (Domestic Violence)     • Spouse or Partner Violence, Physical     • Spouse or Partner Violence, Sexual     • Spouse or Partner Neglect     • Spouse or Partner Abuse, Psychological

Feeding and Eating Disorders

•	Pica
•	Avoidant/Restrictive Food Intake
•	Anorexia Nervosa
•	Bulimia Nervosa
•	Binge-Eating

Elimination Disorders

•	Enuresis (Urine Soiling)
•	Encopresis (Bowel Soiling)

Sexual Dysfunction

•	Erectile Disorder
•	Female Orgasmic Disorder
•	Female Sexual Interest/Arousal Disorder
•	Genito-Pelvic Pain/Penetration Disorder
•	Male Hypoactive Sexual Disorder
•	Premature (early) Ejaculation
•	Substance/Medication Induced Sexual Dysfunction

Sleep-Wake Disorders

•	Insomnia Disorder
•	Hypersomnolence Disorder
•	Circadian Rhythm Sleep-Wake Disorder
•	Nightmare Disorder
•	REM Sleep Behaviour Disorder
•	Restless Leg Syndrome

Gender Dysphoria

•	Gender Dysphoria in Children
•	Gender Dysphoria in Adolescents
•	Gender Dysphoria in Adults

Disruptive Impulse Control and Conduct Disorders

•	Oppositional Defiance Disorder (ODD)
•	Intermittent Explosive Disorder
•	Conduct Disorder
•	Kleptomania

Substance Abuse and Addictive Disorders

•	Alcohol Use Disorder
•	Cannabis Use Disorder
•	Opioid Use Disorder
•	Stimulant Use Disorder (Amphetamines & Cocaine)
•	Caffeine-Related Disorders
•	Gambling Disorder

Personality Disorders

•	Paranoid
•	Schizoid
•	Antisocial
•	Borderline (assessment only)
•	Histrionic
•	Narcissistic
•	Avoidant
•	Dependent
•	Obsessive-Compulsive

Lifestyle Interventions

•	Parenting skills and behaviour management
•	Stress management
•	Building confidence and self-worth
•	Assertiveness skills / dealing with conflict
•	Self-care strategies
•	Unemployment and workplace difficulties