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Danielle Dix - Clinical Psychologist

Therapy Approaches

I am trained in these approaches -

  • Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS)

  • Deep Brain Reorientating (DBR)

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation Reexperiencing Therapy (EMDR

  • Cognitive Behavior Therapy (CBT)

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Addictions (worked a number of years in this area)

  • Family and Couple Therapy (work mainly with individuals at present)

I am open to discuss any therapy preferences and to consider your need and good fit, and we always check in along the way.

As I have navigated what works and resonates over a long journey of years of extensive learning and practice in many modalities, I have found best fit and preference for some.

For example, my clients and I have really landed with the help and healing that is possible with Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, which is an exciting model of therapy that is continuing to gain respect internationally. I have dedicated over 150 hours to IFS official training, and have assisted with IFS training programs.

I also love the deep healing that is possible with EMDR, and DBR, which is on the cutting edge of neuroscience.

Therapy with me is always collaborative, intuitive, and creative and is guided by you and what you need help with.

I also consider factors such as life phases, hormones (e.g.menopause) and neurodiversity -ADHD/ Autism etc. when framing concerns.

I’m very open to discuss any of this, and it can also be nice to reference when we meet in person as a great start to forming our collaborative space together.

About: The Healing Space Approach

Healing spaces can regulate stress, ease suffering, and support the connection of the mind, body, and spirit. They also provide a safe container for relational connection, healing and growth

Healing Space Psychology holds a warm space of caring for our common humanity and human struggles, while offering attuned, informed and effective therapy.

Although we often desire help and change, it can be difficult to reach out, to see our challenges or ourselves close up, or to feel the frustration with the gap between our goals or desires and where we are now. If you land in Healing Space, know this is deeply understood.

Healing Space values helping you discover a deeper understanding of how you and the things you feel and do make sense, so there is opportunity for more acceptance of all parts of you. This includes things that may fall under a diagnosis/ disorder, the parts that confuse you, or make life harder in some way.

Some ‘disorders’ may be your neurotype or unique way of experiencing the world, or a response of your nervous system, or some unprocessed moments, phases, or traumas. They may represent understandable protective mechanisms. Intentional exploration of these components can provide a richer understanding or your own challenges, and offer your unique blueprint for healing.

Rather than prevent change, understanding and acceptance can increase a sense of safety, decrease distress caused by internal struggles, avoidance, and shame. This can open up more spacious self-awareness and understanding of symptoms, more flexibility and peace, and in time, growth and deeper healing.

In therapy, you don’t have to be anyone else other than yourself. You are always welcome to show up as you are, and speak for your needs and preferences.

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