Our Philosophy of practice

Eastern Models are different from Western medical models in a range of ways including:

• There is no individuality in social psychology. Thinking we are completely separate individuals is a neurosis

• Empathy between practitioner and client is different. Rather than completely professionalised, the eastern practitioner  accepts that there is no separation between people, thus he or she partially "feels" the pain of the client.

• The practitioner and client are equal. There is no power imbalance

• Western pathology and diagnosis does not apply and is considered a negative influence

• The "victim" or "sick" role is something the client should not be permitted to hang on to or accept.

• There is no separation between psychology, theology, philosophy and therapy.

• There is no cartesian (from Descartes) mind body split. Indeed the body is often crucial for treating the mind

• Diagnosis, form filling, assessment and other reductionist methods (as often seen in NHS medical model) only serve to pathologise the client and encourage "victim" mentality. Written exercises should be focused on self knowledge and positive development.

• Energy healing methods like Qi Gung and Reiki together with meditation are a natural part of therapy.
  
• The client is encouraged to engage in lifestyle choices and changes to promote positive change and experiences. This is similar to a western life coaching model combined with eastern models of diet and nutrition. This views the client holistically as a whole and unique person, and not a "sick" person.
  
  
• Buddhism and Zen have a different model of the subconscious to western models. There is a greater spiritual  and deeper element in the Zen model. The eastern model emphasises becoming one with the world and not self-actualisation or individualisation. In lay mans terms the eastern model suggests that people need to be one with others and cease conflict and separation, as opposed to western models that tend to focus on making the person more separate.  The eastern model is based on the belief that we are social animals and not hermits, therefore successful and happy living requires us to interact with others and the environment. It has similarities to western social psychology.
  
  
• Many of these are combined where appropriate in Transpersonal psychology / transpersonal psychotherapy. This does not mean having to convert to or follow any perticular faith or belief. Indeed a strength of transpersonal therapy is to look at common themes in faith and non-faith societies.

Denise is a CCC registered counsellor, Stuart is a NCP and NACHP registered psychotherapist and counsellor.

We adhere to appropriate National Occupational Standards, carry professional insurance and support  regulation of therapists. We support the coming voluntary regulation of psychotherapy and counselling. Stuart is a CNHC registered hypnotherapist (voluntary regulation of hypnotherapy).

Daily Quotations HERE for Taoism

and HERE for ZEN.

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To Contact Therapy Services 

EASY METHOD:

Assistance is not just for individuals. Assistance is available for couples, families and those who care for others.  We also provide support to clients with serious long term medical or mental health issues. Clients must maintain medical supervision since we only work with cases that maintain medical support and supervision. Information HERE

    

Practitioners have different exact affiliations and registrations. Exact details on request.

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