Laura Crosby
Chartered Clinical Psychologist
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT has two basic aims, which are worked on simultaneously. First, to help people acquire a set of skills that will help them to handle painful thoughts and feelings more effectively, so that they have much less impact and influence (in contrast to evaluating dysfunctional thoughts in terms of believability etc, as in traditional CBT). The second aim is to help people to create a full and meaningful life by clarifying their values. Then, using that information as a guide, setting achievable goals and taking action to change life for the better and develop a sense of purpose and vitality.
About:
I work with adults and older adults with a range of psychological problems, including relationship issues, depression, anxiety, life transition difficulties, etc. I offer two evidence-based therapy approaches, Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)IFS explores the different Parts or aspects of our experience in order to resolve inner conflict and suffering, often resulting from unresolved traumatic incidents. Our minds can be viewed as a system of Parts, all of which have positive intentions even though their behaviour is problematic. We also have a core Self, that is not a Part, which underpins the healing process. The work involves helping the Self to understand the identity and purpose of a Part and to resolve any burdens that it carries.
Remote sessions only
Please email lauracrosbyclinpsych@gmail.com for more information about appointment times, fees, insurance cover etc, or to set up a brief introductory meeting on Zoom.
Both IFS and Act are active forms of therapy with options for exploration and practice between sessions.