Treats longstanding emotional and psychological problems. Maladaptive schemas are unhelpful beliefs and patterns of thinking, feeling and acting that often develop in childhood and form how we see the world. Schema therapy involves recognising and changing these underlying patterns to become more adaptive.

Schema Therapy

Core Elements of Schema Therapy

  • Identify and heal maladaptive schemas

  • Learn to meet core emotional needs in a healthy way

  • Learn to manage distress when needs are not met

  • Change patterns of feelings and behaviours resulting from maladaptive schemas

ACT Therapy