Clinical Psychologists are trained in multiple evidence-based therapies and can combine interventions to collaboratively tailor the treatment plan to the individual. Treatments on offer at Blue Frog Therapies include:

1. Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) With a vast evidence-base behind it which demonstrates its effectiveness, CBT  assists in identifying and modifying detrimental thought patterns, enabling the development of healthier behaviours and coping strategies. It’s especially useful for anxiety, depression, and binge-eating disorder.
2. Mindfulness-Based Therapies These therapies, centred around mindfulness, enhance your presence in the moment, fostering a healthier relationship with your thoughts and emotions and can be beneficial for managing anxiety and depression.
3. Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) This modality combines cognitive-behavioural techniques with mindfulness strategies and is particularly effective for managing negative emotional states and interpersonal difficulties.
4. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) ACT emphasises psychological flexibility and helps clients to embrace their thoughts and feelings rather than combating them or feeling guilty for having them.
5. Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) Rooted in psychological science and evolutionary and social psychology, CFT helps individuals develop a greater sense of self-compassion, useful for overcoming feelings of shame, criticism, and self-doubt predominant in various psychological difficulties.

Prior to commencing therapy, all clients have the option of booking a free 15-minute telephone call to discuss the services in more depth (so both the client and therapist can feel confident about the likelihood of a positive outcome prior to booking an initial assessment).

The initial assessment takes approximately 90 minutes and will be tailored to the presenting complaints (whilst still incorporating broader topics such as family relationships and past experiences). This will lead to the therapist and client collaboratively devising a psychological formulation: a way of capturing the difficulties and strengths (often in visual form) and promoting a new perspective on the predisposing and perpetuating factors of relevance. This formulation will be helpful in identifying thoughts, feelings, relational patterns and behaviour that may be appropriate targets for treatment, culminating in a personalised treatment plan.

Subsequent therapy sessions are then available to book, each lasting just under 60 minutes.

Client Confidentiality and Support

We maintain the highest standards of confidentiality and professional ethics, offering a secure, empathetic, and non-judgemental space for open dialogue and support. There may be rare opportunities where information may be required to be shared with a third party should there be significant concern about the client’s safety (or someone close to them). An example would be considering contacting a crisis service or a family member if a client disclosed a plan to end their life. This will be explained in more detail in the initial assessment.

Initiating Your Healing Journey

To begin your journey towards improved well-being and mental health, please navigate our website for more detailed information on our services or reach out to us directly to schedule an initial consultation.

Remember, reaching out for help is a positive and proactive step towards creating a more balanced, healthy, and fulfilling life, and we are here to support and guide you through every step of the way.

Rich is registered with selected health insurance companies (including Axa, Aviva, WPA and Vitality Health). Please contact us to find out more about paying for clinical psychology services using an existing insurance policy.