Schema Therapy Scotland

Schema Therapy Training Scotland was founded by Susan Simpson, a clinical psychologist and advanced schema therapy trainer with a passion for practising and researching Schema Therapy. Schema Therapy expands on traditional cognitive behavioural therapy by including elements of developmental and attachment theory, psychodynamic, gestalt and emotion-focused therapies into one integrative model. This approach addresses clinical problems using a flexible, formulation-driven approach covering 4 main areas: experiential (emotion-focused change), interpersonal, cognitive and behavioural. Schema Therapy has a strong emphasis on the therapeutic relationship, using limited reparenting as an antidote to unmet needs from childhood. A growing body of evidence indicates Schema Therapy is effective and has low attrition rates for a range of longstanding or complex clinical issues, including Personality Disorders, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, Eating Disorders and Forensic Populations. However, Schema Therapy is also suitable for anyone seeking psychotherapy to address current difficulties that are linked to self-defeating life patterns and longstanding emotional difficulties. Schema Therapy Training Scotland is certified by the ISST (International Society for Schema Therapy) to provide a standard and advanced accredited training program for therapists. In addition, we provide general less formal training for those interested in using Schema Therapy. We also provide specialist workshops on ‘Schema Therapy for Eating Disorders’ and ‘Therapists’ Own Schemas/ Self-Therapy for Therapists’. Schema Therapy Training Scotland is a specialist provider of workshops, consultation and certification related to Schema Therapy throughout the UK. We aspire to support therapists in developing strong skills in Schema Therapy, with a particular emphasis on schema mode work. Workshops are small, highly interactive and clinically practical. For more information and details of our workshops, please visit us at http://schematherapyscotland.com