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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Somatic Therapy

A plain-language overview of Somatic Therapy at Better Minds Counselling, including who it helps and what sessions may involve.

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Mindfulness-Based Therapy

A plain-language overview of Mindfulness-Based Therapy at Better Minds Counselling, including who it helps and what sessions may involve.

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Psychodynamic Therapy

A plain-language overview of Psychodynamic Therapy at Better Minds Counselling, including who it helps and what sessions may involve.

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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.

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Relational Therapy

A plain-language overview of Relational Therapy at Better Minds Counselling, including who it helps and what sessions may involve.

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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.

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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.

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Play-Based Therapy

A plain-language overview of Play-Based Therapy at Better Minds Counselling, including who it helps and what sessions may involve.

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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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