CFT -
COMPASSION FOCUSED THERAPY​

CFT - COMPASSION FOCUSED THERAPY

Do you find that your inner critic is constantly shouting, telling you that you aren't doing enough, being enough, or trying hard enough? Many of us are experts at being kind to others, yet we treat ourselves with harsh judgment, shame, and unrelenting pressure.

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If your mind feels like an unkind place to be, Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) can help.

At OpenRoots Psychology, Dr. Kiran Shetra offers specialized Compassion-Focused Therapy to help you quiet that harsh inner voice, manage intense anxiety, and build a warmer, more resilient relationship with yourself. Based in London, Dr. Kiran provides highly accessible care through virtual therapy appointments across London and its surrounding areas.

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What is Compassion-Focused Therapy?

Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT) is an evidence-based psychological approach developed to help people who struggle with high levels of shame and self-criticism. Often, even when we know logically that we shouldn't be so hard on ourselves, we still feel deeply inadequate. CFT bridges that gap between the head and the heart.

Our brains naturally evolved with a powerful "threat system" designed to keep us safe from danger. However, in modern life, that threat system often turns inward, treating our own mistakes or perceived flaws as dangers. CFT helps rebalance your emotional systems by activating your brain's natural "soothing system."

Through CFT, you won't just talk about self-care; you will learn practical, psychological techniques to physically calm your nervous system, cultivate self-warmth, and respond to life’s challenges with inner strength instead of self-blame.

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How CFT Can Help You

If you are looking for an experienced psychologist in London to help you break free from emotional distress, Compassion Focused Therapy is highly effective for a variety of challenges, including:

• Chronic Self-Criticism: Silencing the perfectionist voice that tells you you're failing.

• Shame and Guilt: Processing deep-seated feelings of inadequacy or past regrets.

• Anxiety and Mood Swings: Calming an overactive nervous system that constantly anticipates threat.

• Depression: Overcoming the heavy, isolating feelings of low mood and self-loathing.

• Relationship Difficulties: Learning to accept compassion from others and build healthier boundaries.

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Flexible Therapy: London & Virtual Appointments

Life in London and the surrounding areas can be fast-paced and demanding. To make high-quality psychological support fit seamlessly into your life, Dr. Kiran Shetra provides online therapy sessions tailored to your schedule.

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Why choose virtual therapy? Online CFT sessions offer the exact same clinical benefits as in person therapy, with the added comfort of speaking from your own safe, private space. Plus, you save time on commuting across London.

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Whether you are based in central London, the outer boroughs, or the surrounding home counties, you can access expert, compassionate care right from your laptop or phone.

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Begin Your Journey with Dr. Kiran Shetra

You deserve to treat yourself with the same kindness and understanding you so freely give to everyone else. Healing begins when we tend to our roots with compassion.

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If you are looking for an online therapist in London or want to learn more about how Compassion Focused Therapy can help you live a lighter, more peaceful life, reach out today. Contact Dr. Kiran Shetra at OpenRoots Psychology to book your initial virtual consultation.