Our range of Therapies

What is EMDR Therapy and how can it help me?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) Therapy is a psychological treatment that has been proven to be effective for the treatment of trauma. It is recommended by NICE (National Institute for Clinical Excellence) for the treatment of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and a growing body of research also suggests benefits of using EMDR in treating other conditions such as anxiety disorders, complicated grief, depression, phobias and conditions where distressing memories may underlie a condition .

EMDR therapy is not a quick fix therapy as is sometimes implied. The treatment involves 8 stages, including taking a detailed assessment, developing a treatment plan, ensuring the client feels safe, developing or enhancing  coping skills before working on  processing of difficult memories connected to the past ,current situations and future fears. During the processing stage of treatment the therapist helps the client to  recall a disturbing memory whilst initiating sets of eye movements (or bilateral tapping) until memories become less intense and distressing.  Trauma incidents whilst not forgotten are often referred to as  ‘more distant, less significant’  and psychological wellbeing should improve .

At Feel Well Therapy our EMDR Therapists will have completed training to level 3 or above in EMDR with a training provider verified by the EMDR Association of UK and Ireland and have a minimum of 2 years post qualification experience.  emdrassociation.org.uk.

They will have a background in another therapy such as CBT, Psychology, Counselling in addition to their EMDR qualification. They will be a member of a regulatory body associated with their profession and be a member of the EMDR Association of UK and  Ireland and working towards or be accredited with them as an EMDR therapist or consultant.

What is CAT and how can it help me?

CAT stands for Cognitive Analytic Therapy. CAT is a very active therapy, inviting you to be the observer of your own life and to take part in what needs change. The changes needed may be small, such as stopping being caught in a trap of avoiding things, or they may be larger, such as finding new ways of relating to other people.

The first thing that happens with any human encounter is our reaction to the other person. If we feel warm and happy we are likely to feel accepted. Conversely, if we feel got at, criticised or humiliated we tend to feel hurt and misunderstood, we might respond by being angry and defensive or give up trying and get depressed and isolated. Many of our automatic responses to other people stem from patterns of relating in early life. CAT shows you the way to change your learned attitudes and beliefs about yourself and others, and helps you focus on ways to make better choices.

The process of a CAT therapy is to help us look at patterns of relating, and the effect these patterns are having on our relationships, our work and the way we are with ourselves. Together with your therapist, in the safety of the therapeutic relationship you will gradually develop an understanding of the ways in which you have learned to cope with what has happened in your life. Often people who have been through abuse, neglect or trauma feel bad about themselves and this can affect self-confidence. CAT is a very creative therapy and the process of understanding and self discovery may involve painting as well as writing, self-reflection and learning to self-monitor through journal keeping.

CAT is used for a range of difficulties such as depression, anxiety and relationship problems. In particular, it has been used to work with hard to help problems such as eating disorders and personality disorders. It can also be useful for people who have become stuck in unhelpful patterns of behaviour or relationships, and where other therapies have come up against a block.

CAT therapy is time-limited, usually between 8-24 sessions with sessions lasting between 50-60 mins. Follow up sessions are also offered. Individuals need to be motivated to engage in therapy and prepared to some extent to explore their childhood experience

At Feel well Therapy our CAT therapists will usually have either a core training as a mental health professional (e.g. as a Psychiatrist, Psychologist, Nurse, Social Worker or Occupational Therapist,) or be an accredited counsellor. They will be accredited with  ACAT the association for cognitive analytical therapists and have a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience.

What is Massage and how can it help me?

Massage is one of the world’s oldest physical therapies. A massage therapist will work with you to identify tight or sore areas of your body that are causing discomfort or pain and seek to relieve these by massaging the affected area using different stroke techniques and pressure strengths.

Massage therapy can be beneficial and can assist with relaxation, stress management, muscular discomfort, injuries (both old and new), alongside lifestyle related issues (i.e. bad posture ).The National Centre for Complimentary and Integrative Health is a useful resource to look at for the latest research on the effectiveness of massage.

Massage therapies take different forms including Sports massage, Remedial massage (deep & soft tissue), Swedish and Head, Neck and Shoulder massage, and Aromatherapy and Hot Stone massage.

At The Feel Well Centre our massage therapists will have a qualification in their massage modality with a verified provider. They will have a minimum of 3 years experience and will be members of a regulatory body such as The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) https://www.cnhc.org.uk/     The Complimentary Therapists Association  https://www.ctha.com  or the Federation of Holistic Therapies https://www.fht.org.uk

Physiotherapists help people affected by injury, illness or disability through movement and exercise, manual therapy, education and advice. 

They maintain health for people of all ages, helping patients to manage pain and prevent disease.

Physiotherapy is a science-based profession and takes a ‘whole person’ approach to health and wellbeing, which includes the patient’s general lifestyle.At the core is the patient’s involvement in their own care, through education, awareness, empowerment and participation in their treatment.

You can benefit from physiotherapy at any time in your life. Physiotherapy helps with back pain or sudden injury, managing long-term medical condition such as asthma, and in preparing for childbirth or a sporting event.

Physios use their knowledge and skills to improve a range of conditions associated with different systems of the body, such as:

• • Neurological (stroke, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s)
• • Neuromusculoskeletal (back pain, whiplash associated disorder, sports injuries, arthritis)
• • Cardiovascular (chronic heart disease, rehabilitation after heart attack)
• • Respiratory (asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, cystic fibrosis).

Reference: The Chartered Society of Physiotherapist