Spear Counselling & Psychotherapy

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Spear Counselling & Psychotherapy offers Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) can help individuals suffering from trauma, depression, and other mental health concerns. Art is derived from EMDR, and uses eye movements to quickly alleviate symptoms associated with past traumatic memories. ART can alter how the brain stores and recalls traumatic images and memories, reducing the negative physical and emotional effects they create. 

At Spear Counselling & Psychotherapy, we aim to offer innovative and advanced trauma therapy that is efficient, effective, and creates sustainable and long-lasting change. We have both trained and certified EMDR therapists who provide EMDR as an evidence-based treatment for PTSD and other issues. EMDR is a bottom-up, somatic based approach to treating trauma that was originally developed for the treatment of PTSD. EMDR uses bilateral stimulation to help "unstick" and reprocess painful and traumatic memories so that they are not impacting your current functioning in such an intense and/or negative way. 

Spear Counselling & Psychotherapy offers Internal Family Systems Therapy, which is an evidence-based and integrative approach to psychotherapy used to treat a variety of mental health conditions. IFS helps us understand our internal system and the parts of ourselves that are wounded, protective, vulnerable, and burdened by past trauma. IFS allows us to deepen our relationship with these parts by helping us understand, find compassion for, and integrate these parts to restore balance and harmony within our systems and be more self-led. 

At Spear Counselling & Psychotherapy, we believe in the power and magical alchemy of mixing multiple therapeutic modalities. We provide counselling and therapy using IFS informed EMDR, which gently combines both approaches, to create a gentle yet powerful and effective trauma therapy for treating PTSD and complex trauma. The combination of IFS and EMDR is a comprehensive and integrative treatment approach, leading to positive and sustainable outcomes for clients.

At Spear Counselling & Psychotherapy, we provide counselling and therapy support to those wanting to explore psychedelics and/or deepen their relationship with psychedelics, as well as those who may be in need of assistance after a psychedelic experience. If you have a part that feels curious about psychedelics as a catalyst for change, we are able to support you with preparation and integration through your journey. 

Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) is a breakthrough treatment for mood disorders such as depression and anxiety, as well as a trauma therapy for PTSD. Research shows it is also an effective treatment for other disorders such as addiction, eating disorders, chronic pain, and OCD. KAP combines medically supported ketamine in conjunction with therapy to address the root cause of mental health conditions and facilitate lasting change. 

CBT is an evidence-based and best-practice psychological treatment that has been shown to be beneficial for a variety of issues including, but not limited to: trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, chronic pain, and low self-esteem. CBT focuses on the way people "think" and how these thinking patterns influence the way we feel, as well as the way in which we behave. Many research studies have suggested that CBT is more effective than stand-alone pharmaceutical treatment for disorders such as anxiety and depression. 

DBT is an evidence-based and best-practice treatment intervention for anyone, and particularly those who experience emotional dysregulation or have difficulty managing their emotions. DBT has proven to be an effective treatment for a wide variety of disorders, including but not limited to: Borderline Personality Disorder (DBT), self-harm and suicidal behaviour, PTSD, substance use disorders, eating disorders, depression and anxiety. 

Brainspotting is a type of psychological treatment that uses eye positions to help people access, process, and overcome trauma as well as stress and obstacles in their lives. It can be used as a stand-alone treatment, or in conjunction with other treatments. Brainspotting is effective  with issues including PTSD, anxiety and phobias, addiction and substance use concerns, depression, somatic and chronic pain, self-growth, and performance enhancement. 

EFT is a type of therapy rooted in the science of emotions and attachment, that helps facilitate the creation of a secure attachment with self and others. EFT can help people identify and transform negative interaction patterns that create distress and is effective in treating individuals, couples, and family systems. Benefits from EFT include, but are not limited to,  better emotional functioning, stronger bonds, and improved interpersonal understanding. 

ACT is a type of therapy that helps people accept difficult thoughts, feelings, sensations, and internal experiences. ACT combines mindfulness skills with the practice of self-acceptance to create and commit to positive behavioural changes in alignment with one's values. ACT is effective in treating a wide range of psychological issues including but not limited to anxiety, OCD,  depression, stress, substance use disorders, PTSD, and chronic pain. 

Cognitive Processing Therapy is a specific form of cognitive-behavioural therapy intended to help  individuals suffering from PTSD.