What is Individual Psychotherapy?
Individual psychotherapy is the foundation of recovery work at Living Free. It is a structured, one-to-one process between a client and a psychotherapist, designed to create a safe space for healing.
Psychotherapy is not only about talking. It is about understanding patterns, working with the nervous system, and building tools for resilience. Through consistent sessions, clients begin to process their experiences, regulate emotions, and discover new ways of relating to themselves and others.
At Living Free, individual therapy is trauma-informed. This means it recognizes how trauma lives in the brain and body, and integrates approaches that support both cognitive and somatic recovery. Sessions are adapted to each client’s needs and may combine different methods such as CBT, EMDR, IFS, or somatic coaching.
How It Works
Sessions:
Typically 50–60 minutes, once or twice a week, in-person or online.
Focus
Identifying symptoms, understanding root causes, and creating strategies for regulation and change.
Integration
May include psychoeducation, mindfulness, body-based exercises, and cognitive reframing.
Progress:
Goals are reviewed regularly, with therapy moving at the client’s pace.
Who It Helps
Individual psychotherapy is effective for a wide range of conditions, including:
- Trauma
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
- Complex Trauma
- Stress Disorders
- Addiction
- Eating Disorders
- ADHD
Evidence Base
Psychotherapy is one of the most evidence-based treatments for trauma and stress-related disorders, as described in DSM-5. Living Free applies a six-domain model of recovery that addresses:
- Cognition and beliefs
- Emotional regulation
- Somatic and nervous system stability
- Relationships and trust
- Behavioral change
- Meaning and purpose
This ensures that therapy does not only reduce symptoms, but also restores long-term resilience.
Contact us to begin your journey with Living Free.
