Queer-affirming therapy is a framework that actively validates and supports the identities and lived experiences of 2SLGBTQIA+ clients. It rejects pathologizing views of queerness and instead acknowledges diverse sexualities and gender identities as natural expressions of human experience.

EFT helps clients become more aware of and transform their emotional experiences. It views emotions as central to identity and a guide for decision-making. The goal is to process emotions in healing ways that foster self-acceptance and connection with others.

ACT emphasizes accepting thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them. It helps clients clarify personal values and commit to actions that align with those values. The focus is on psychological flexibility and living meaningfully.

This modality explores unconscious processes and past experiences that shape current behaviours and relationships. Through insight and self-reflection, clients uncover patterns rooted in early life. The aim is to bring unconscious dynamics into awareness for lasting change.

This approach prioritizes safety, trust, and empowerment for clients with trauma histories. It integrates awareness of trauma’s effects into all aspects of care. The focus is on healing without re-traumatization.

CBT helps clients identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns and behaviours. It teaches practical strategies to reframe thinking and develop healthier coping skills. The goal is to reduce distress and improve day-to-day functioning.

Rooted in Carl Rogers’ work, this approach emphasizes empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness from the therapist. Clients are seen as the experts on their own experiences. The therapy provides a safe, supportive space for self-discovery and growth.

Narrative therapy views people as separate from their problems. It helps clients re-author their stories in ways that highlight strengths and resilience. The goal is to create empowering narratives that better reflect who they are and want to be.

Somatic therapy is a body-based therapeutic approach that connects physical sensations with emotional experiences. It’s grounded in the idea that the body stores stress, trauma, and emotions, and that healing can happen through tuning into bodily cues. Techniques often include breathwork, grounding, movement, and increasing awareness of tension or sensations. The goal is to help clients process and release what’s held in the body, build regulation skills, and develop a stronger mind–body connection.

Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that views the mind as made up of different “parts,” each with its own feelings, beliefs, and roles. Rather than trying to eliminate or suppress these parts, IFS helps clients understand and compassionately relate to them. The goal is to help individuals access their calm, grounded “Self” and support their parts in healing, reducing inner conflict, and fostering greater emotional balance and self-leadership.

Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) is a structured, skills-based therapy designed to help people manage intense emotions, reduce impulsive behaviours, and improve relationships. It combines acceptance strategies with change-focused techniques, teaching four core skill areas: mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation, and interpersonal effectiveness. DBT provides practical tools for navigating overwhelming situations while building long-term emotional stability and resilience.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a goal-oriented, future-focused therapeutic approach that emphasizes clients’ strengths and resources rather than problems. Instead of exploring the origins of difficulties, SFBT helps clients identify what’s already working, envision their preferred future, and take small, achievable steps toward it. Through techniques like scaling questions and the miracle question, SFBT supports clients in creating practical, realistic change in a short amount of time.