Schema Therapy Online

Schemas are deeply ingrained emotional patterns that repeat throughout our lives sabotaging our attempts to reach our goals, dreams and live a fulfilling life. Identifying and reducing your schemas is the key to achieving lasting change.

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How We Change


Research shows that the chances of making any kind of significant change in our lives are just 9:1 - even if we're facing a life threatening disease.  That's a lot of unrealised goals and broken dreams!

So why is it so hard to change? 

Why do we fail time and time and time again to do the things we KNOW will make our lives better?

Well, here's the thing, the part of our brain that is responsible for achieving our dreams and goals is very much affected by the childhoods that we have.  We need certain conditions in childhood to build a brain that can push through fear, self doubt and frustration - the main things that derail us on our paths to change.

But there is hope! our brains are always changing - and if you know what you need to do to build an effective brain, your chances of success are way better.

Check out the video below on How We Change - video # 3 in my 3-part video series

 Breaking the Patterns from the Past.

If you haven't watched Video # 1 and Video # 2- make sure you watch those first.

If you're  interested in the online programme mentioned in the video click here for more details.

When the Past isn’t Past



"Just get over it"  "It's all in the past" " Just let go" " Just move on" 

"That was then - this is now"

We hear comments like this a lot. No matter what has happened to us in the past, we are often expected to be able to leave the past well and truly in the past and just 'get on with life'.

But what if it isn't really that simple?

Groundbreaking research into the long term effects of childhood adversity, shows that the way we are raised and the quality of our childhood environment  actually shapes the way our brain develops and functions.

Many of the issues we struggle with today - addictions, anxiety, depression, eating disorders and problems in relationships are often due to what we have experienced in the past. 

Find out more in my second video from the 3-part video series: 

Breaking the Patterns from the Past.

Video # 2 When the Past isn't Past

In this video, you'll learn about the main causes of anxiety and depression and why some people get addicted while others don't. You'll also learn about our two brains and how conflict between them contributes to self sabotage and procrastination. 

Before watching video # 2, make sure you have seen video # 1.

CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD VIDEO # 2 WORKSHEET


Video # 3 in the series will be posted on the blog section of schema therapy online in the coming few days.

Breaking the Patterns from the Past


Welcome to this 3 part video training series on

Breaking the Patterns from the Past.

This video series is for anyone who wants to gain a deeper understanding of why we often find ourselves stuck with difficult emotions, unhelpful thoughts and self sabotaging behaviours. 

The information in these videos is absolutely groundbreaking and is based on the most up to date scientific research from the fields of neuroscience, attachment, trauma and child development.


Video # 1           What Every Child Needs

In this first video, you will learn about what we need as children to develop a healthy balanced brain that allows us to thrive in life.

You will also learn about essential emotional needs and the devastating impact on the brain when these needs go unmet for prolonged periods of time. 


CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD VIDEO # 1 WORKSHEET

Video # 2 will be posted on the blog section of this site in the next couple of days, so you might want to bookmark this page if you are interested in finding out how your present struggles might be related to your childhood environment.