Schema Therapy

Schema Therapy is focuses on identifying and changing deep-seated emotional patterns or "schemas" that developed early in life. These schemas often shape how we view ourselves, others and the world around us, and can contribute to difficulties in relationships, self-esteem and coping with stress. At Mindleo, we use Schema Therapy to help individuals recognise these patterns and transform their thinking and behaviours to lead a more fulfilling life.

Schema Therapy is particularly helpful for individuals who:

• Struggle with chronic emotional difficulties such as depression, anxiety or relationship issues.
• Experience patterns of behaviour that feel unchangeable such as self-sabotage, perfectionism or dependency.
• Have experienced trauma or neglect during childhood, affecting their sense of self-worth or trust in others.
• Feel stuck in unhealthy patterns, unable to make lasting changes despite previous efforts.

We work closely with you to identify the schemas that are influencing your current emotional and behavioural challenges and help you develop healthier coping mechanisms.

How We Can Help

The therapy begins by uncovering the deep-rooted schemas that are affecting your emotional life. These could relate to abandonment, mistrust, failure or emotional deprivation.

We work together to understand how these schemas developed in early childhood, often as a response to negative or traumatic experiences.

Once we have identified your schemas, we focus on changing them. This involves a combination of cognitive restructuring, experiential techniques and behavioural interventions to help you develop healthier thought patterns and behaviours.

We guide you in creating adaptive coping strategies to deal with life's challenges, reducing reliance on maladaptive behaviours or defensive strategies formed in response to these schemas.

Benefits of Schema Therapy

• Greater understanding of how past experiences influence current thoughts and behaviours.
• Enhanced emotional resilience and ability to cope with life stressors.
• Stronger sense of self-worth and healthier relationships.
• Breaking free from self-defeating patterns and creating a more positive future.

If you find yourself trapped in negative patterns that seem impossible to overcome, Schema Therapy may provide the insight and strategies you need to break free. Let us help you transform your emotional life and create lasting, positive change. Reach out to Mindleo today to begin your journey toward emotional freedom.