Integrative Psychotherapy is a flexible and personalised approach to mental health and emotional wellbeing. Unlike a single-method therapy, it combines techniques and principles from multiple therapeutic approaches to best meet the unique needs of each individual.
The core idea is that there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to healing. Every person has their own history, personality, and coping patterns, and therapy should adapt to these rather than forcing a fixed method.
Integrative Psychotherapy is particularly effective for:
- Anxiety, depression, and stress
- Trauma and complex PTSD
- Relationship difficulties
- Emotional dysregulation
- Repetitive patterns in work, relationships, or self-care
- Life transitions or personal growth
Key Principles
Person-Centred Approach
The Person-Centred Approach, developed by Carl Rogers, emphasises:
- Unconditional positive regard: You are met with acceptance and respect, regardless of your thoughts or behaviours.
- Empathy: Your experiences are understood from your perspective.
- Congruence / Authenticity: The therapist offers genuine presence and transparency, helping you feel safe and seen.
In Integrative Psychotherapy, these principles form the foundation of the therapeutic relationship. You are not treated as a set of symptoms but as a whole person with unique strengths, challenges, and goals.
Attachment-Informed Perspective
Attachment theory explains how early interactions with caregivers shape emotional patterns, self-esteem, and our ability to form safe, trusting relationships. Recognising your attachment style can provide insight into patterns in adult relationships and emotional regulation.
Attachment Types
Secure Attachment
- Comfortable with intimacy and closeness, balanced independence, and trust in others.
- Can express emotions, form healthy relationships, and manage stress effectively.
Anxious / Preoccupied Attachment
- Needs closeness and reassurance, fears abandonment, and is highly sensitive to rejection.
- May seek constant validation or feel emotionally “on edge.”
- Healing focuses on self-soothing, confidence in relationships, and tolerating uncertainty.
Avoidant / Dismissive Attachment
- Discomfort with closeness, strong desire for independence, reluctance to share emotions.
- May appear emotionally distant or suppress feelings.
- Healing focuses on expressing emotions safely and balancing independence with connection.
Disorganized / Fearful Attachment
- Desire for connection but fear it, often from early trauma or inconsistent caregiving.
- May show conflicting behaviours such as clinging, withdrawal, or emotional volatility.
- Healing focuses on developing safety, emotional regulation, and integrating conflicting internal experiences.
Understanding your attachment style helps therapy to:
- Identify relational patterns contributing to distress.
- Explore the roots of emotional difficulties.
- Develop secure attachment strategies in adult life.
- Improve self-awareness, emotional regulation, and relationship satisfaction.
How Integrative Psychotherapy Works
Integrative Psychotherapy combines Person-Centred principles and an attachment-informed perspective with evidence-based interventions tailored to your needs. Depending on your goals, this may include:
- CBT or CBT-derived approaches: Address unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns.
- Schema Therapy: Explore deep-rooted patterns and unmet emotional needs.
- EMDR / Attachment-Informed EMDR: Process trauma safely and restore relational security.
- Mindfulness and experiential techniques: Strengthen self-awareness, emotional regulation, and connection with your inner experience.
The therapy process is collaborative and personalised:
- Explore your experiences and understand the root of difficulties.
- Identify patterns of thought, emotion, and behaviour that no longer serve you.
- Introduce strategies and interventions from multiple approaches to support growth and healing.
- Strengthen your sense of self, resilience, and capacity for healthy relationships.
Why Choose Integrative Psychotherapy?
- Flexible and personalised: Therapy adapts to your unique needs.
- Whole-person focus: Addresses emotional, relational, cognitive, and behavioural aspects of your life.
- Trauma and attachment-informed: Particularly helpful for those with complex trauma or relational difficulties.
- Collaborative and empowering: You are an active participant in your healing journey.
A Compassionate and Safe Space
Integrative Psychotherapy provides a supportive, non-judgemental environment where you can explore your experiences, reflect on patterns, and develop tools for meaningful change. The focus is on building resilience, self-understanding, and stronger connections with yourself and others.
If you are ready to explore Integrative Psychotherapy, I invite you to get in touch. Together, we can create a pathway that meets your unique needs and supports lasting emotional wellbeing.