Focusing-Oriented Therapy: What is it and who can it help?
Focusing-Oriented Therapy is an experiential approach that helps people attend to their bodily felt sense of situations.
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Sara Tookey, PhD
4 days ago5 min read
Systemic Therapy: What is it and who can it help?
Systemic therapy views psychological issues within the context of relationships, families, and wider social systems.
Sara Tookey, PhD
4 days ago4 min read
Psychodynamic Therapy: What is it and who can it help?
Psychodynamic therapy is an in-depth approach that helps people understand how past experiences, unconscious processes & relationships.
Sara Tookey, PhD
5 days ago4 min read
Mindfulness-Based Therapy: What is it and who can it help?
Drawing from ancient Buddhist teachings while grounded in modern neuroscience, this approach helps people develop awareness, acceptance, ...
Sara Tookey, PhD
5 days ago4 min read
Existential Psychotherapy: What is it and who can it help?
Existential Psychotherapy: this approach helps people confront life's fundamental questions about meaning, purpose, freedom, & authenticity
Sara Tookey, PhD
5 days ago3 min read
EMDR Therapy: What is it and who can it help?
EMDR is an evidence-based therapeutic approach. Originally designed to treat trauma, EMDR has evolved to treat many psychological issues.
Sara Tookey, PhD
Nov 154 min read
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Understanding How Thoughts, Feelings, and Behaviours Connect
CBT is based on the understanding that our thoughts, feelings, behaviours, and physical sensations are all interconnected, and that changing
Sara Tookey, PhD
Nov 154 min read
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy: What is it and who can benefit from it?
ACT is built on the fundamental idea that psychological suffering often comes from our attempts to control or avoid difficult thoughts...
Sara Tookey, PhD
Nov 153 min read
What is Compassion Focused Therapy?
Compassion-Focused Therapy: a therapeutic approach that helps people develop & work with experiences of self-soothing & compassion.
Sara Tookey, PhD
Sep 1916 min read
Do You Need a Formal Diagnosis of ADHD or Autism in Adulthood? A Neurodivergence-informed Perspective
Considering a diagnosis of ADHD or Autism in adulthood? Learn when to seek professional assessment, benefits of diagnosis, and alternatives
Sara Tookey, PhD
Sep 616 min read
12 Most Damaging Myths About Adult ADHD: Facts About ADHD in Adulthood
Adult ADHD Expert, Dr Sara Tookey explores and debunks the most damaging ADHD myths, understanding their impact on individuals and society.
Sara Tookey, PhD
Aug 1911 min read
Psychedelic Harm Reduction and Integration for Mental Health Professionals
Discover the importance of harm reduction strategies in psychedelic use for mental health professionals.
Sara Tookey, PhD
Aug 1212 min read
The Hidden Struggle: When High-Functioning ADHD in Adulthood Leads to Burnout and Breakthrough
A swan glides gracefully across a lake, below the water, feet paddle frantically, maintaining an illusion of effortlessness. This is HF-ADHD
Sara Tookey, PhD
Jun 2410 min read
LGBTQIA+ and Neurodivergent: Shining a Light on Intersectionality and Mental Health
This Pride Month, we're exploring the vital intersection of LGBTQIA+ identities, neurodivergence, and mental health.
Sara Tookey, PhD
May 2414 min read
Is Adult ADHD the Latest Trend?
Written by Dr Sara Tookey Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) has historically been viewed as a childhood condition...
Sara Tookey, PhD
Apr 156 min read
Celebrating Neurodiversity: Understanding the Autism Spectrum
The neurodiversity paradigm expands our view of autism spectrum- offering acceptance, dismantling stigma, & increasing inclusivity for all
Sara Tookey, PhD
Mar 259 min read
The Power of Self-Compassion: An Introduction to Compassion Focused Therapy
CFT's core objective is to cultivate self-compassion, compassion for others, and the ability to receive compassion.
Sara Tookey, PhD
Nov 29, 20238 min read
Men’s Mental Health: Challenging stigma, learning vulnerability and giving compassion
Written by Dr Sara Tookey November is Men’s Mental Health Awareness Month, also known as 'Movember'. While Movember often focuses on...
Sara Tookey, PhD
Aug 8, 20239 min read
Existential Psychotherapy: Embracing Meaning and Authenticity
A True North Psychology publication Written by Dr Sara Tookey In my early 20s, I found myself at a crossroads in my career. I was craving...
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