Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT)
A therapy designed to help people relate differently to shame, harsh self-criticism and difficult emotions.
What is CFT?
Compassion Focused Therapy draws on psychological understanding of emotions and the ways threat, motivation and soothing systems work.
It may be helpful when persistent self-criticism, shame or difficulty showing yourself compassion contributes to distress.
Sessions may involve understanding emotional responses, compassionate imagery, attention exercises and everyday compassionate action.
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What is CFT used for?
It may be helpful when persistent self-criticism, shame or difficulty showing yourself compassion contributes to distress.
What happens during CFT sessions?
Sessions may involve understanding emotional responses, compassionate imagery, attention exercises and everyday compassionate action.
How do I know if CFT is appropriate for me?
A clinician will consider your concerns, clinical history, goals and preferences before recommending whether this approach is appropriate.
Talk to us about CFT.
You do not need to have everything figured out before getting in touch. Tell us what support you are looking for and we can discuss the next step.