Question 1

What problems do you help with?

Accepted Answer

We work with adults experiencing:
Anxiety
Depression
PTSD and complex trauma
OCD
Panic attacks
Health anxiety
Low self-esteem
Relationship difficulties
Burnout
Stress
Emotional overwhelm
Longstanding emotional patterns
Treatment is always tailored to the individual rather than using a one-size-fits-all approach.

Question 2

What types of therapy do you provide?

Accepted Answer

Treatment may include:
CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
EMDR
Schema Therapy
Compassion Focused Therapy
Attachment-informed approaches
Trauma-focused interventions
Rather than fitting you into one model, we select the approaches most likely to help your particular difficulties.

Question 3

Is therapy adapted for ADHD, autism or neurodivergence?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We recognise that neurodivergent clients often benefit from a more flexible approach to therapy.
Sessions can be adapted to suit differences in attention, processing style, emotional regulation and communication. Together we agree how best to work so therapy feels collaborative, practical and suited to you.

Question 4

Can therapy be flexible?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely.
Some people prefer weekly sessions, while others attend fortnightly or work in focused bursts around a specific goal. We discuss your preferences and review them as therapy progresses.
Our aim is to create a plan that works for your circumstances while maintaining effective treatment.

Question 5

Is everything confidential?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Therapy is confidential, with a small number of legal and professional exceptions relating to serious risk of harm or safeguarding. These will always be explained clearly at the beginning of therapy.

Question 6

Do I need a diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

No.
Many people seek therapy because they feel stuck, overwhelmed or notice recurring emotional patterns rather than because they have a formal diagnosis.
An assessment will help us understand what is happening and identify the most appropriate treatment.

Question 7

What makes your approach different?

Accepted Answer

We believe therapy works best when it is collaborative rather than prescriptive.
Rather than following the same programme for everyone, we work with you to understand your goals, preferences, strengths and lived experience. 
Therapy is adapted to your individual needs, drawing on evidence-based approaches such as CBT, EMDR and schema therapy.

Many clients tell us they value having a therapy plan that feels personalised, practical and flexible.

Question 8

Can I have therapy if I've tried counselling before?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Many of our clients have had previous counselling or therapy but are looking for a more structured, evidence-based approach. We tailor treatment to what has and hasn't worked previously and build a plan that fits your current goals.

Question 9

How do I know which therapy approach is right for me?

Accepted Answer

You don’t need to work that out on your own. We’ll look at your goals, your history, and what you’ve found helpful or unhelpful before. From there, we can decide whether CBT, EMDR, schema therapy, or a combination of approaches is the best fit. The aim is to find what actually helps you, not to force you into one model.

Connection Psychotherapy

FAQs about Cognitive Therapy and Schema Therapy

How long are therapy sessions?

Frequently asked questions

What problems do you help with?

What types of therapy do you provide?

Is therapy adapted for ADHD, autism or neurodivergence?

Can therapy be flexible?

Is everything confidential?

Do I need a diagnosis?

What makes your approach different?

Can I have therapy if I've tried counselling before?

How do I know which therapy approach is right for me?

Frequently asked questions

What problems do you help with?

What types of therapy do you provide?

Is therapy adapted for ADHD, autism or neurodivergence?

Can therapy be flexible?

Is everything confidential?

Do I need a diagnosis?

What makes your approach different?

Can I have therapy if I've tried counselling before?

How do I know which therapy approach is right for me?

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Connection Psychotherapy

Connection Psychotherapy Ltd

Company number: SC683578
07503 781029