Therapy & Counselling

Social Work therapuetic interventions and capacity building.

As a qualified social worker with many years of experience in mental health and disability in community settings Anita is qualified to deliver therapeutic psychosocial interventions and has completed further training in the following modalities:

• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  ACT can be used to help individuals accept difficult thoughts and emotions while taking action to live a meaningful life.

• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  CBT focuses on identifying and challenging unhelpful thoughts and beliefs that contribute to distress

• Solution-Focused Therapy

  This approach helps individuals identify their strengths and find solutions to their problems. By focusing on creating practical and achievable goals, this therapy can empower clients to take action and make positive changes in their lives.

• Motivational Interviewing

  Motivational interviewing is a collaborative, goal-oriented technique used to enhance clients’ motivation for change. By exploring and strengthening their intrinsic motivation, you can assist clients in overcoming ambivalence and moving towards the desired changes in their lives.

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  EMDR is a therapeutic approach that focuses on processing traumatic or distressing memories or experiences. It involves bilateral stimulation, such as eye movements, to facilitate the integration of unresolved trauma.

• Art in Therapy

  Incorporating art therapy techniques can be helpful in engaging clients who struggle to express themselves verbally. By encouraging clients to use various art materials, you can facilitate self-exploration, emotional expression, and personal growth.

• Music in therapy

  Using the Rhythm2Recovery framework to use drums and rhythm in therapy and emotional regulation.  

• Skill Building

  Teaching participants specific skills to manage their emotions and improve their overall well-being. These may include relaxation techniques, stress management strategies, communication skills, assertiveness training, and problem-solving skills.

• Strategies to Manage Emotional Dysregulation

  Clients who experience difficulty in regulating their emotions can benefit from learning practical strategies to manage and cope with strong emotions. These may include mindfulness techniques, grounding exercises, emotion regulation skills, and distress tolerance strategies.  Anita can also teach tapping techniques.