What is integrative analysis?

integrative analysis is the use of different styles of analysis, such as the ones explained on different webpages of this site, combined to meet the needs of the individual client.

What is transdiagnostic therapy?

Transdiagnostic therapy or treatment seeks to look past the diagnosis that the patient has in order to see the bigger picture which is the complex human experience. Transdiagnostic work does not ignore diagnosis, instead being informed by any diagnosis held by the patient, but is not limited by it. For example if the patient presents looking for deeper personal understanding, and has a diagnosis of anxiety, this will inform some of the self management work and condition management work ( research evidence based and drawn from good clinical practice) carried out alongside deeper exploration of the patient's overall presentation.

What are the main philosophical models used?

Stuart is mainly existential and draws on phenomenological thinking, as well as Nietzsche and Foucaldian ideas. However many more sources are also drawn on to a lesser degree, such as different cultural sources, and processes from Lacan, Jung and other great thinkers.

Is all the work "top down" thinking based?

No, although understanding, making choices, and facing real life issues (existential givens) is important, "bottom up" processes are used and taught. These include evidence based methods from mindfulness, polyvagal theory, neuropsychoanalysis, hypnosis, EMDR and similar. Clients are taught useful self help processes to help self regulation, as well as behavioural and neuroflexibility based processes for change so that understanding is empower with "how".

What other therapies is Stuart qualified to provide?

Stuart is qualified to provide a full range of psychotherapy, hypnotherapy and counselling based techniques, somatic therapy techniques, and parts work methods. He is also qualified to provide a range of complementary health therapies and has specialist certification in applying Functional Medicine, Integrative Therapies and Nutritional Advice in the context of trauma and mental health. A full list of Stuart's training HERE