Emerging Therapies
New Approaches to Therapy
Exploring innovative psychological therapies and new ways of working with thoughts, emotions and experiences.
Psychedelic-Assisted Therapies
Psychedelic-assisted therapies are offering a breath of fresh air and new possibilities for mental health, addiction, PTSD and beyond. Explore these promising approaches and the growing research behind them.
ReadShadow Work
Shadow work explores the parts of yourself you may have hidden, rejected or not yet noticed, gently bringing them into awareness so you can understand and accept yourself more fully.
Coming soonVirtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRET)
Emerging evidence
VR assisted exposure therapy uses virtual reality to recreate situations you find difficult, so you can face them gradually and safely with a therapist's guidance, at a pace that feels manageable.
Coming soonNeuroplasticity-Focused Cognitive Remediation
Experimental / Research stage
Coming soonMetabolic Psychiatry
Emerging evidence
Metabolic psychiatry explores how the body's metabolism, including how cells produce and use energy, may influence mental health, and how changes such as nutrition can be used alongside other care.
Coming soonSocial Prescribing
Emerging evidence
Social prescribing connects you with non-medical support in your community, such as groups, activities, volunteering or practical help, to support your wellbeing alongside any other care you receive.
Coming soonOpen Dialogue
Emerging evidence
Open Dialogue is an approach to mental health care, first developed in Finland, that brings the person, their family or support network and professionals together in open conversations, so decisions are shared and everyone's voice is heard.
Coming soonThe Meadows Model
Developed by Pia Mellody, the Meadows Model explores how painful childhood experiences can shape the way we relate to ourselves and others as adults, and offers a framework for healing those patterns.
Coming soonInner Bonding
Created by Dr Margaret Paul, Inner Bonding is a process for learning to connect with and care for your own feelings, so you can respond to yourself with compassion rather than self-judgement.
Coming soonAttachment Work
Emerging evidence
Attachment work explores how early relationships shaped the way you connect, trust and seek closeness, and helps you build more secure ways of relating to yourself and others.
Coming soonDigital Therapeutics & AI-Assisted Treatment
Experimental / Research stage
Coming soonAvatar Therapy
Experimental / Research stage
Coming soonEducational information only. Being featured here is not a clinical endorsement, and these treatments are not all equally researched, proven, regulated or available. Speak with a qualified health professional before making decisions about your health.
