Types of therapy, explained in plain language

“Modality” simply means the framework or method a therapist uses. Different modalities suit different people and concerns, and most practitioners draw on more than one, tailoring the mix to what you need. There is no single best approach — what matters most is the fit between you, your goals and the way your therapist works. These pages explain the evidence-based approaches practised at OneBodyMind.

General information, not advice. Each practitioner lists on their profile the approaches they use.

CBT for Insomnia (CBT-I)

A brief, structured program that retrains sleep — the recommended first-line treatment for chronic insomnia, ahead of medication.

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Schema Therapy

For long-standing patterns — in how you see yourself and relate to others — that keep repeating despite previous therapy.

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Trauma-focused therapy

Approaches designed specifically to process and recover from traumatic experiences — paced by what feels manageable, starting with safety.

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Gottman Method Couples Therapy

Built on four decades of research into what makes relationships work: practical skills for managing conflict, rebuilding friendship and creating shared meaning.

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Neurodiversity-affirming practice

Autism and ADHD as natural variations, not something to fix. Understand your profile, work with your brain rather than against it, and address what masking has cost.

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Which approach is right for me?

You don’t need to decide before you book. Start from what you need help with, or browse the practitioner profiles, and your practitioner will talk through what fits. Still unsure? Call 08 7228 2319.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, call Lifeline on 13 11 14, or 000 in an emergency. OneBodyMind is not a crisis service. Beyond Blue: 1300 22 4636.