Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
CFT helps individuals develop self-compassion to manage difficult emotions, reduce self-criticism, and improve emotional well-being.
Key information you should know
CFT is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals who struggle with self-criticism, shame, or harsh self-judgment. By fostering a mindset of self-compassion, clients learn to respond to their own emotions with kindness rather than self-criticism. CFT is particularly beneficial for individuals who have experienced trauma, anxiety, or depression and who tend to blame or criticise themselves for their difficulties. This approach helps individuals develop a more compassionate relationship with themselves, leading to greater emotional balance and well-being.
CFT uses techniques such as mindfulness, guided imagery, and exercises to cultivate self-compassion, reduce negative thinking patterns, and build emotional resilience.
At the Institute for Healthy Living, our skilled therapists are trained in delivering Compassion-Focused Therapy to help clients build a more compassionate and balanced inner world.