Schema therapy in Glasgow, Edinburgh & Online

A structured approach to therapy
Focused on meaningful change

Delivered exclusively by doctorate level psychologists
Drawing on deep training & experience

Tailored to your specific needs
Your plan reflects your life & your goals

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What is Schema Therapy?

  • Schema Therapy was developed to treat personality disorders or when patients are not successful in other therapeutic interventions.

  • A schema is a pattern of behaviour, and Schema Therapy identifies these patterns and how they’re used as coping mechanisms.

  • It’s an integrative therapy, which combines different techniques and methods from various approaches

  • There are three techniques used in Schema Therapy: cognitive, experiential, and behavioural.

  • The reason why Schema Therapy is so popular is that it helps an individual understand how they may unconsciously respond to difficult or traumatic circumstances.

  • A therapist who uses Schema Therapy will attempt to challenge a client on their responses to a set stimulus. The therapist may use experiences from the client’s life or scenarios that imitate them to highlight the schemas.

  • Like other forms of psychological counselling, Schema Therapy relies upon a strong relationship between the client and the therapist.

How can MAPP help?

  • It’s never easy confronting behaviours that disrupt your life.

  • Sometimes these behaviours are difficult to identify, and it’s hard to understand what you’re trying to find a solution for.

  • Here at MAPP Psychology, we’ve prioritised creating a comfortable environment so you can approach therapy with an open mind.

  • Whether you’re new to therapy or are looking to start therapeutic intervention for the first time, you will be welcomed at MAPP Psychology.

  • Once we’ve identified an approach that directly matches your needs, you can begin to develop the essential coping mechanisms that will improve the state of your mental wellbeing.

  • The skills you learn at MAPP Psychology will be with you long after you complete your therapy journey, equipping you with the tools to maintain a positive outlook on life.

What results can you expect?

  • After a course of schema therapy, you will be able to identify and adjust negative patterns of behaviour that impact your daily choices.

  • It can take around 20 sessions to realise the full benefits, but once you have developed coping mechanisms, you can begin to develop healthier behaviours that will impact the quality of your life and those around you.

  • Taking the first step toward psychological intervention is often the hardest one, and we want to support you during your therapeutic journey.

At MAPP, therapy starts with you.

Your psychologist takes the time to listen, then builds a plan around your goals and circumstances.

What makes that possible is the depth & range of training and experience our doctors of psychology bring to the table. Our psychologists are trained in a broad span of therapy modalities, from CBT and ACT to compassion-focused therapy, person-centred therapy and everything in between.

We fit the approach to you, not you to the approach, and regular check-ins keep it working as your needs change.

We're committed to giving you the support and tools you need to build towards a happier, healthier life.

Therapy at MAPP

Sessions start at £105 with a final year doctoral trainee, and £140 with one of our fully qualified doctors of psychology.

Our reputation

  • “Friendly and professional. Always helpful, attentive and caring.”

  • “I would highly recommend the MAPP team, especially if you’re someone who hasn’t had experience with therapy beforehand.”

  • “Could not recommend higher. Always super friendly, professional and Fraser makes you feel at ease the moment you start talking to him. Would give six stars if I could!”

  • “Excellent space to reflect and receive professional and empathetic support - I highly recommend to anyone still considering!”

  • “My whole experience with MAPP was professional and incredibly helpful. From the booking process to working with my psychologist. The whole process was brilliant.”

  • “I have found the therapy offered by MAPP very helpful and the counsellor to be engaging and supportive.”

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