Our Therapeutic Approaches
We use a variety of evidence-informed modalities tailored to your unique goals and nervous system. Read about our methods to understand how we support practical and lasting healing.
Evidence-Informed Clinical Methods
Click on any therapeutic approach below to learn about its scientific evidence, what a session looks like, and who benefits most.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
A plain-language overview of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) at Better Minds Counselling, including who it helps and what sessions may involve.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT)
A plain-language overview of Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) at Better Minds Counselling, including who it helps and what sessions may involve.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
A plain-language overview of Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) at Better Minds Counselling, including who it helps and what sessions may involve.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
A plain-language overview of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) at Better Minds Counselling, including who it helps and what sessions may involve.
Somatic Therapy
A plain-language overview of Somatic Therapy at Better Minds Counselling, including who it helps and what sessions may involve.
Mindfulness-Based Therapy
A plain-language overview of Mindfulness-Based Therapy at Better Minds Counselling, including who it helps and what sessions may involve.
Psychodynamic Therapy
A plain-language overview of Psychodynamic Therapy at Better Minds Counselling, including who it helps and what sessions may involve.
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
A plain-language overview of Internal Family Systems (IFS) at Better Minds Counselling, including who it helps and what sessions may involve.
Relational Therapy
A plain-language overview of Relational Therapy at Better Minds Counselling, including who it helps and what sessions may involve.
Gottman Method Couples Therapy
A plain-language overview of Gottman Method Couples Therapy at Better Minds Counselling, including who it helps and what sessions may involve.
Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples
A plain-language overview of Emotionally Focused Therapy for Couples at Better Minds Counselling, including who it helps and what sessions may involve.
Play-Based Therapy
A plain-language overview of Play-Based Therapy at Better Minds Counselling, including who it helps and what sessions may involve.
Not Sure Which Approach is Right?
You do not need to have a therapeutic method selected before starting. During our free 15-minute consultation and early sessions, your therapist will collaborate with you to determine which modalities match your preferences and goals.
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