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At Schoen Clinic Chelsea, we offer Schema Therapy, a highly effective, evidence-based approach designed to help individuals identify and overcome deeply rooted patterns of thought and behaviour that cause emotional distress.
This therapy is particularly beneficial for those struggling with personality disorders, complex trauma, and long-standing mental health issues like anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties.
What is schema therapy?
Schema therapy integrates elements from Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), attachment theory, and psychodynamic therapy, with a focus on early maladaptive schemas—negative patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that develop during childhood and persist into adulthood. These schemas often manifest in unhealthy coping mechanisms and interpersonal conflicts.
How schema therapy works
The therapy focuses on identifying maladaptive schemas and working through them using techniques such as:
Cognitive restructuring: Changing the way you think about past and current experiences.
Emotional regulation techniques: Helping manage intense emotions like anger, fear, and sadness.
Experiential techniques: Using imagery and role-playing to reprocess traumatic experiences.
Reparenting: Developing a nurturing relationship with the therapist to heal unmet emotional needs from childhood.
Schema Therapy encourages clients to reframe harmful beliefs and adopt healthier ways of thinking and behaving. Emotional regulation and coping skills are integral to helping you manage your emotions and create lasting change.
Get in touch with our friendly team today to access schema therapy with our specialists
If you're looking for schema therapy sessions with a specialist, please reach out to our team.
Our mental health and wellbeing clinic in London offers private outpatient schema therapy with appointments in as little as 24 hours, as well as a specialised schema therapy group accessible as part of a mental health treatment programme, or on a pay-as-you-go basis.
Simply complete our Online Registration Form & Screening Questionnaire to get started.
How much does schema therapy in London cost?
The cost of different types of treatment, therapy or support will vary. See our full breakdown of our prices and funding options for more information or specific costs.
Who can benefit from schema therapy?
Schema Therapy is particularly helpful for individuals who have long-standing mental health challenges or personality disorders that have not responded well to traditional treatments. You may benefit from this therapy if you experience:
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Self-esteem issues
Relationship difficulties
Schema therapy for personality disorders
Schema Therapy is especially effective in treating personality disorders such as Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)and Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD). The therapy addresses the root causes of emotional instability, helping patients manage feelings of anger, fear of abandonment, and impulsive behaviour.
Over time, Schema Therapy provides patients with the tools to establish healthier relationships and emotional stability.
Schema therapy for trauma and emotional regulation
For individuals with childhood trauma or those suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), schema therapy offers a structured way to process painful memories. By addressing the deep emotional wounds caused by early life experiences, this therapy helps you regulate overwhelming emotions, manage distressing thoughts, and develop resilience in the face of stress.
In the context of trauma, therapists often use imagery re-scripting and experiential techniques to guide patients through their emotional pain in a safe environment. This process can help break the cycle of trauma-driven behaviours and thoughts.
Schema therapy for anxiety and depression
Schema therapy is also effective in treating chronic anxiety and depression, especially when these issues are connected to lifelong patterns of thinking. Individuals with persistent feelings of low self-esteem, worthlessness, or hopelessness often find schema therapy beneficial for understanding and overcoming the underlying causes of these emotional states.
Addressing low self-esteem and self-worth
Many clients struggling with low self-esteem and poor self-worth have deeply ingrained schemas that impact their view of themselves and the world around them. Schema Therapy helps patients reframe these negative beliefs and adopt healthier, more adaptive ways of thinking, ultimately leading to improved self-confidence and better emotional well-being.
Schema therapy for couples
Schema Therapy is also increasingly used in couples therapy. Relationships can often trigger old schemas related to trust, abandonment, or inadequacy. By addressing these underlying emotional patterns, couples can learn to communicate more effectively, rebuild trust, and establish healthier relationship dynamics.
If you and your partner are experiencing issues such as communication difficulties, attachment insecurities, or conflict resolution problems, schema therapy can provide a tailored approach to help you both understand each other better and overcome these challenges.
Your treatment journey at Schoen Clinic Chelsea
At Schoen Clinic Chelsea, we provide tailored schema therapy treatment plans to suit each individual’s needs. Your treatment journey may include:
Initial assessment: A comprehensive evaluation to understand your history, current symptoms, and specific needs.
Individual therapy sessions: Weekly sessions with a trained Schema Therapist to work through schemas and develop healthier coping mechanisms.
Group therapy options: Engaging in schema-focused group therapy to benefit from shared experiences and support from others facing similar challenges.
Complementary therapies: Access to mindfulness, yoga, and other holistic treatments to support emotional regulation and wellbeing.
Why choose Schoen Clinic Chelsea?
At Schoen Clinic Chelsea, our therapists are highly trained in schema therapy, with extensive experience treating complex mental health conditions. We believe in offering a compassionate, patient-centred approach that respects the unique needs of each individual. Whether you're dealing with trauma, personality disorders, or emotional difficulties, our team is here to guide you through the healing process.
Book a consultation, or join our schema therapy group in London today
If you believe schema therapy could benefit you or a loved one, contact us today to book an initial consultation. Our team at Schoen Clinic Chelsea is here to provide expert care and support on your journey to mental wellbeing.
