Integrative Therapy

Integrative therapy is a flexible, person-centred approach that blends different therapeutic models to support you as a whole person. Your therapist draws from several evidence-based approaches and adapts them to what you need emotionally, psychologically and practically.

At Therapy at No.8, integrative therapists may draw from:

Psychodynamic therapy — exploring how past experiences shape present feelings and patterns
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) — building tools to manage thoughts, anxiety and behaviour
Gestalt therapy — increasing awareness of emotions, body sensations and present-moment experience
Psychosynthesis — connecting with identity, meaning, creativity and personal potential
Transactional Analysis (TA) — understanding communication styles and relational patterns
Formative Psychology — working with body-based patterns, posture, resilience and self-regulation
Attachment-Informed EMDR — processing trauma, attachment wounds and emotional triggers
Humanistic & relational approaches — cultivating empathy, authenticity and self-acceptance

This creates an approach that is both insightful and practical, offering emotional depth alongside clear strategies for change.

How Integrative Therapy Works

Your therapist may support you to explore:

Current stresses, emotions and relationship dynamics
Childhood experiences that still influence your wellbeing
Automatic thoughts or behaviours you’d like to shift
Feelings of inner conflict or confusion
Your values, identity, goals and personal meaning
What helps you feel secure, confident and grounded

Everything unfolds at a pace that feels comfortable, safe and respectful.

What Integrative Therapy Can Help With

Integrative therapy can support a wide range of concerns, including:

Anxiety, worry and overthinking
Low mood, depression or emotional flatness
Trauma, difficult memories or emotional triggers
Relationship issues and communication challenges
People-pleasing, perfectionism or inner critic issues
Low self-esteem or loss of confidence
Stress, burnout and emotional overwhelm
Life transitions, identity questions or feeling “stuck”

Because it adapts to your needs, integrative therapy suits many different people and concerns.

Why Clients Choose Integrative Therapy

Clients often describe integrative therapy as:

Flexible — tailored to you rather than one rigid method
Deep and practical — combining emotional insight with real-life tools
Compassionate — supporting gentle exploration and emotional safety
Holistic — addressing thoughts, feelings, past experiences and current challenges
Empowering — helping build long-term resilience and self-worth

It brings together the strengths of multiple therapeutic models into one cohesive, personalised approach.