Services
Mandi utilises evidence-based practices with a collaborative and tailored approach, working with clients to help them meet their individual goals via sessions held face-to-face or via telehealth.
The three main methods Mandi uses are Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT).
Find out more about each of these approaches below.
What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy?
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a well-established and effective form of therapy that helps people identify and change negative thought patterns and behaviours that may be causing distress or difficulties in their lives.
It is based on the idea that our thoughts, feelings, and behaviours are all connected. By understanding how these elements influence one another, individuals can develop healthier ways of thinking and behaving. CBT is commonly used to treat a variety of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, and stress.
In CBT, clients work with a therapist to explore their thoughts, identify unhelpful thinking patterns, and learn strategies to challenge and replace them with more realistic and balanced thoughts.
What is Acceptance and Commitment Therapy?
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) is a type of therapy that focuses on helping individuals accept difficult thoughts and feelings, rather than trying to eliminate or avoid them.
The idea behind ACT is that struggling with negative emotions or trying to control them often leads to more distress. Instead, ACT encourages clients to develop mindfulness and acceptance skills, allowing them to live in alignment with their values, even in the presence of discomfort. It is particularly useful for people dealing with anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and stress.
In ACT, clients learn to observe their thoughts and feelings without judgment and without getting caught up in them.
What is Dialectical Behavioural Therapy?
Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT) focuses on helping people manage intense emotions, reduce self-destructive behaviours, and improve interpersonal relationships.
One of the key components of DBT is teaching clients mindfulness skills, which help them stay present in the moment without becoming overwhelmed by their emotions or thoughts. This is combined with techniques to improve emotional regulation, such as learning how to cope with difficult feelings and handle stress in healthier ways.
Research has shown that DBT can significantly improve emotional regulation, reduce self-harm behaviours, and increase overall life satisfaction.
