Practices: Therapy tools

EMDR: trauma therapy

EMDR: trauma therapy

Learn what EMDR involves, how to find a trained therapist and what to ask before starting, including preparation, adaptations and support between sessions.

Grounding techniques

Grounding techniques

Try using sights, sounds and textures to bring attention to your surroundings when you feel overwhelmed. Learn the 5-4-3-2-1 exercise and adapt it to suit you.

Safe place visualisation

Safe place visualisation

Imagine a comfortable place through sights, sounds and sensations. Learn how to try it, adapt it and recognise when another approach may suit you better.

Working with your parts

Working with your parts

Explore conflicting feelings with curiosity rather than criticism. A brief introduction to parts work and IFS, with practical steps and guidance on when to seek support.

Somatic techniques

Somatic techniques

Try gentle movement, posture changes and body awareness. Learn how to adapt these simple exercises, notice your response and choose an approach that suits your needs.

The STOP technique

The STOP technique

Stop, Take a breath, Observe, Proceed. Try a brief pause before responding, with practical steps to notice what is happening and consider what to do next.

Imagery rescripting

Imagery rescripting

Learn how imagery rescripting is used in therapy to work with distressing images, how it differs from nightmare rehearsal, and when to seek support before trying it.

Positive data logs

Positive data logs

Keep brief notes of everyday experiences that challenge a harsh belief about yourself. Learn what to record, how to review it and keep the exercise manageable.

The placebo effect

The placebo effect

Explore how expectations and care can influence symptoms, what placebo studies show, and why feeling better does not always mean an illness has improved.