- At THE BALANCE, therapies are applied as part of an integrated, clinically governed treatment framework.
- Instead, therapeutic approaches are chosen selectively, based on individual assessment, clinical need, and suitability within the overall treatment plan.
- This page outlines the categories of therapeutic approaches that may be used within care.
At THE BALANCE, therapies are applied as part of an integrated, clinically governed treatment framework.
We do not offer therapies as stand-alone services or selectable techniques. Instead, therapeutic approaches are chosen selectively, based on individual assessment, clinical need, and suitability within the overall treatment plan.
This page outlines the categories of therapeutic approaches that may be used within care.
THERAPY AS PART OF AN INTEGRATED MODEL
No single therapy is sufficient for complex or long-standing difficulties. Care at THE BALANCE is guided by:
- multidisciplinary collaboration
- trauma-informed principles
- attention to nervous system regulation
- psychological, medical, and physiological integration
Therapies are combined thoughtfully rather than applied in isolation.
PSYCHOTHERAPY APPROACHES
Psychotherapy forms a central component of treatment. Depending on individual needs, this may include:
- depth-oriented psychotherapy
- cognitive and behavioral approaches
- attachment-informed work
- relational and interpersonal therapy
- insight-oriented and reflective approaches
The focus is on understanding patterns, processing experience, and supporting sustainable change.
PSYCHIATRIC CARE
Psychiatric care is integrated where clinically indicated. This may involve:
- diagnostic assessment
- medication evaluation and management
- monitoring of mental health symptoms
- coordination with therapeutic and medical care
Psychiatric involvement is carefully governed and reviewed on an ongoing basis.
TRAUMA-FOCUSED THERAPIES
Many individuals entering treatment have experienced trauma, chronic stress, or adverse life events. Trauma-focused approaches may include:
- trauma-informed psychotherapy
- stabilisation and regulation-based work
- processing of traumatic memory where appropriate
- careful pacing to avoid re-traumatisation
Trauma work is never forced and is guided by readiness and safety.
NEUROBIOLOGICAL TECHNIQUES
Where appropriate, neurobiological approaches may be used to support regulation and recovery. These techniques are applied selectively and may include:
- neuromodulation-based interventions
- neurofeedback and biofeedback
- heart-rate variability regulation
- sound-based regulation protocols
Such approaches are always integrated within a broader clinical framework and are not used as stand-alone treatments.
SOMATIC & BODY-BASED THERAPIES
Psychological stress and trauma often manifest physically. Body-based approaches may support:
- nervous system regulation
- awareness of bodily responses
- release of stored tension
- reconnection with physical safety
These approaches are delivered with trauma awareness and respect for boundaries.
COMPLEMENTARY & SUPPORTIVE THERAPIES
Complementary approaches may be used to support overall well-being and recovery. This may include:
- creative or expressive therapies
- mindfulness-based practices
- supportive movement or relaxation work
- other adjunctive interventions
Such therapies support treatment but do not replace psychological or medical care.
SELECTIVE APPLICATION – NOT A MENU
Not all therapies are used for all individuals. Therapeutic approaches are selected based on:
- assessment findings
- individual history and presentation
- tolerance and readiness
- overall treatment goals
Care is personalized, not protocol-driven.
LEARNING MORE ABOUT SPECIFIC APPROACHES
Detailed explanations of specific therapeutic modalities are available in our Resources & Publications section. This allows individuals and families to explore approaches in more depth without reducing therapy to a checklist.
