Brief Therapy

ABOUT BRIEF THERAPY

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Brief therapy, a form of short-term counselling, typically spans 8 to 12 sessions. This time frame underscores its efficiency and time-saving nature. It is a present-oriented approach focusing on the individual's current life circumstances and presenting symptoms. While acknowledging past traumatic experiences, brief therapy does not dwell on them or delve into a comprehensive history. Instead, it remains focused on the present and future. The brief therapist's role is to create awareness and collaborate with individuals to develop strategies to overcome their challenges.

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Brief therapy will benefit people who want to focus on specific present issues. It addresses a range of topics, such as relationships, workplace conflict, decision-making, procrastination, anxiety and depression. Brief therapy will significantly benefit people who do not wish or are not ready to work with their past. Individuals who wish to work on their past traumatic experiences may want to explore our trauma-informed approach instead.

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Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) has been an effective intervention in helping individuals overcome a range of psychological issues, including depression, anxiety and delusional disorders. Numerous research studies suggest that the use of CBT leads to significant improvement in functioning and quality of life. 

 

CBT's tenets include:

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1. Psychological problems often derive from cognitive distortion and unhelpful ways of thinking.

2. Patterns of unhelpful behaviour lead to psychological issues.

3. Learning better coping methods can significantly reduce psychological problems, leading to a better quality of life.

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CBT treatment usually involves cognitive restructuring or change of thinking patterns. These strategies might include:

• Identifying one's distortions in thinking and reevaluating them in light of reality.

• Gaining a different perspective of self and other's behaviour and motivation.

• Using problem-solving skills to cope with challenging situations, which leads to increase in self-confidence

 

Choice Theory Reality Therapy (CTRT)

The premise of choice theory is that every individual only has the power to control themselves. Choice Theory advocates that people take responsibility for their own lives and recognise their limitations in trying to direct other people's decisions and lives. 

 

The Choice Theory counsellor empowers individuals to take responsibility for their choices by teaching them to make choices that align with their values and goals. The choice theory counsellor will also guide the individuals to explore the way their behaviours conflict with their quest to meet their quality world, which fulfils the five basic human needs. As individuals gradually take ownership of their decision-making, their behaviours and thoughts will indirectly reduce the painful emotional and physiological responses, leading to a better and more satisfying relationship with themselves and others.

 

The choice theory will benefit individuals and couples who wish to work on their current relationship and mental health challenges.

 

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)

Solution-focused brief Therapy (SFBT) is a present-centred and future-focused therapy that benefits individuals who wish to work on their relationship and life challenges within a specific time frame. The SFBT intervention focuses on solutions rather than the problems that brought the individuals to seek therapy. 

 

In solution-focused brief therapy, the client takes an active role in collaboration with the counsellor. Together, they identify the client's issues by focusing on their goals and finding steps towards those goals. The SFBT approach is rooted in the belief that everyone possesses the knowledge and ability to find the best solutions to their challenges. The counsellor's role is to facilitate the client in surfacing that knowledge through appropriate coaching and questioning techniques.

 

SFBT is a practical short-term approach to dealing with anxiety and relationship issues.