Psychology Headquarters The therapy model should fit the problem and the person
People often search for a specific therapy because they have read about it, received a recommendation or used it before. That can be useful, but a therapy name should not replace a proper assessment. Dr Lutchman draws from several evidence-based approaches and may integrate methods when clinically appropriate.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
CBT examines links between thoughts, emotions, physical sensations and behaviour. It can include cognitive restructuring, behavioural experiments, exposure, activity scheduling, skills practice and relapse prevention. CBT is structured and practical, but it should still be adapted to the person rather than delivered as a generic worksheet program.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT helps people develop a more flexible relationship with difficult thoughts and feelings while taking action guided by personal values. Rather than waiting for distress to disappear before living, ACT focuses on willingness, present-moment awareness, values and committed action.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT) informed strategies
DBT places particular emphasis on mindfulness, distress tolerance, emotion regulation and interpersonal effectiveness. In an individual private-practice context, DBT-informed skills may be used when appropriate; this is different from a full comprehensive DBT program that includes multiple treatment components.
Schema Therapy, mindfulness and psychoeducation
Schema Therapy explores long-standing patterns in beliefs, emotions and relationships that may have developed from earlier experiences. Mindfulness can strengthen awareness and reduce automatic reacting. Psychoeducation helps clients understand symptoms, treatment rationale and the mechanisms that maintain difficulties.
Neuropsychotherapy and behavioural medicine perspective
Dr Lutchman’s professional profiles also describe neuropsychotherapy, and her doctorate in Behavioural Medicine contributes a mind-body and nervous-system perspective. These ideas may complement established psychological treatment, particularly where health, pain, stress and rehabilitation are relevant. Any approach should remain evidence-informed and within professional scope.