INTERCULTURAL THERAPY

Afrikan/Black Psychology is centred in understanding human beingness & the meaning making systems involved in human functioning. A focus on restoration of natural orders or laws of attraction help to support & develop sustainable equilibrium. 

Cultural Psychology takes into consideration your ethnicity, cultural heritage, and spiritual beliefs, and acknowledges that your culture influences psychological and behavioural tendencies, which have an impact on the psyche and mental health experiences.  

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) aims to identify negative patterns of thought that may cause feelings of stress, anxiety or persistent low mood. It can help to modify your thinking patterns to achieve positive cognition's and can be integrated into the psychotherapy process, or can be a self-help therapy often offered through the NHS in the UK.  

Existential Therapy is focused more on the here and now rather then past experiences, although the impact of past experiences is given some consideration. This approach uses a philosophical perspective to explore difficulties and encourages individuals to take ownership of their lives authentically rather then superficially.  

Person-Centered Therapy is at the center of ethical therapeutic practice and consists of the three core conditions taken from the main principles of Carl Rogers' Person- Centred approach. At Aya Training & Development there is an expansion upon these conditions with a more authentic cultural perspective. 

Psychodynamic approaches analytically explores levels of consciousness & the effects of past experiences that may be manifesting in the present. Insights are given to enhance understanding which enables change and personal growth, by bringing unconscious processes into conscious awareness. We use Psychodynamic approaches to establish attachment styles, personality types, 'left or right brain thinking' in relation to 'splitting' as a primary defense mechanism or coping strategy; and much more.

Transactional Analysis (TA) analytically explores the way people communicate with each other considering three primary 'Ego states'. TA theory suggests that people transact (communicate) in either Parent, Adult or Child states, especially during times of conflict or uncomfortable situations. When adults communicate with each other as if they are a Parent or a Child, unhelpful responses often occur.  TA is incorporated to enable clients to develop better communication skills, by enhancing Adult-to-Adult transactions; especially when working through common relationship issues including unhealthy family dynamics.

Transpersonal Therapy is fundamentally spiritually based in the sense that experiences outside of the physical realm (body and mind) is given great consideration. The state of one's spirit, their spiritual journey or life's purpose is considered within the healing process.