Compassion Focused Therapy - Taylored Psychology

Compassion Focussed Therapy

Life can get overwhelming, especially when dealing with stress, anxiety and other challenges. Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) helps you understand how your thoughts, emotions, and behaviours are connected.

What Is Compassion Focused Therapy Used For?

Compassion Focussed Therapy (CFT) is a way of understanding how our body and brain, thoughts, emotions and behaviours work together to influence our daily experiences.

This kind of therapy helps us to stop, notice our feelings, and understand them in relation to how our minds and bodies work.

CFT is based on how our minds have evolved to manage emotions. It focuses on three key socio-biological systems:

Drive (Wanting, pursuing, achieving)
Threat (Protecting, reacting to potential danger)
Soothing (closeness to others, seeking and giving care)

When these systems are out of sync, we may feel anxious or overwhelmed. CFT helps you identify and understand these patterns and find a healthier balance.

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How Does Compassion Focused Therapy Work?

With CFT, you will learn how your brain influences certain emotions and behaviours. Through evidence-based techniques like mindfulness and self-compassion exercises, you’ll develop ways to: