Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Play Therapy
Sexually abused children suffer from low self esteem , feelings of powerlessness, victimization and guilt thus experiencing defensive techniques such as numbing, splitting, repression and disassociation. Play/Creative Therapy allows the child to feel “connected” and be “healed” Here at the MAF we presently have therapists with a background in “therapeutic play” who work with individuals from 3 to 16 years old.
Play/Creative Therapy provides the individual to communicate that which many times cannot be articulated ….we use the “child’s language of play…” We use a range of therapies including, Creative therapies (art, clay, music, movement and drama) Sand play, Therapeutic stories and Creative visualisation. During “Special Time” we fully support individuals to help heal the scars of sexual abuse.
Psychodynamic Counselling
Using 5 key principles we can assist all of our clients to regain control and learn how to avoid repeating destructive patterns.
Person Centered Counselling
The Counselling strives to be non judgemental therefore you can feel free to talk about anything without fear and you will be helped to find the best way forward for you. Person Centered Counselling explores different ways to make effective changes in your life, whilst enabling the counsellor to understand the world from your point of view.
Art Therapy
Artwork can act as a container which is more in touch with the unconscious and this acts as a bridge between the client and the therapist.
Although influenced by psychoanalysis, art therapists have been inspired by theories such as attachment-based psychotherapy and have developed a broad range of client-centred approaches such as psycho-educational, mindfulness and mentalization-based treatments, compassion-focussed and cognitive, and socially engaged practice.
Youth Counselling
If you are aged between 12-18 and would like to see a counsellor, you can refer yourself to our service by calling MAF. Our counselling service is free. The length of counselling will be dependant on what you, the client requires for your process of recovery. If you are from another partner organisation you can contact MAF with a referral for your client
Our confidentiality agreement means that we won’t tell anybody else what you talk about in sessions. For your own protection, we might sometimes have to tell somebody if you tell us you or anyone else is being harmed in anyway; we will try to talk this over with you first.
Benefits and Improvements of Youth Counselling are, Increased Self Confidence, Improved Sleep Pattern, Coping strategies for traumatic flashbacks, Lower dependency on anti depressant medication, Control of suicide ideation, Promotion of Healthy Eating, Positive Relationships,Mechanisms to cope with anxiety and panic disorders.
Thought Field Therapy
It was discovered by Dr Roger Callahan, a very experienced American Psychologist, discovered TFT fortuitously when treating a patient with a very severe phobia. Frustrated by his lack of success with conventional techniques at which he was skilled, he applied a kinesiology method normally used to treat physical problems. Both he and his patient were astonished to find that her symptoms were abolished within 60 seconds; 20 years later the patient is still symptom free. Since then Dr Callahan has developed his techniques so that many complex psychological problems can be resolved quickly and permanently.
Complementary Therapies
Aromatherapy Massage: is a gentle form of massage using essential oils which are derived from various parts of plants and have therapeutic properties. It helps to induce relaxation, increase energy levels and reduce the negative effects of stress while promoting positive health and wellbeing.
Reflexology: is a non-intrusive therapy, which works on the principles that there are “reflex” points in the feet, hands and ears which correspond to the various parts of the body. The therapist will apply pressure using specific thumb, finger, and hand techniques. You may feel areas of transient discomfort during the treatment, but generally the experience should be relaxing.
Reiki: meaning “Universal Life Energy” is a natural form of healing therapy, using non-invasive gentle touch. It aims to increase energy levels and promote relaxation and wellbeing.
Indian Head Massage: is a non-invasive therapy, carried out to the upper back, across the shoulders, upper arms, neck, scalp and face with the client remaining fully clothed. It helps to restore a state of balance by relieving stress through the body’s natural healing process.
Thermal Auricular Therapy: A hollow tube (similar to a straw) made of natural cloth and wax is inserted into the ear, once a comfortable fit has been established, the candle is burnt down to a safe level then removed, it is always performed on both ears. The therapy also helps to equalise the pressure in the head and ears. A deeply relaxing, calming and soothing treatment which may give symptom relief of many problems and conditions associated with the ear, nose and throat areas. It is also calming and relaxing in cases of Anxiety and Stress.