Therapy Explained in Video – EMDR, DDP, DBT & ACT for Trafford Families
Understanding therapy can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re supporting a child or young person. These short videos offer simple, accessible explanations of the approaches I use at Next Chapter Therapy, including EMDR, DDP, DBT and ACT. They’re designed to help families across Trafford and Greater Manchester get a clear sense of how therapy works and what to expect.
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Intro
Hi I'm Ian and if you are watching this I assume you are thinking about coming to see me to talk about your mental health. You might be feeling anxious about the idea of opening up to a random stranger, you possibly have some questions about what therapy is and how it works. The videos on this website will hopefully answer some of those questions as well as give you a chance to get to know me a little better.
Ian McGeoghegan
As I said in my first video my name is Ian. I found my way to being a therapist through a bit of a strange route. I started off as a teacher, wanting to help young people become the best they can be, to try and do this better I trained as a Social Worker and that led me to mental health and therapy. I am a proud Northerner and was born and raised in Manchester, about 2 minutes from the Trafford Centre. I am a massive nerd and love Star Wars, Lord of the Rings and Harry Potter. In fact, I have a Star Wars tattoo I am that obsessed. I love playing DnD and have an entire wardrobe full of board games. I also love musical theatre, my favourite musical is probably Les Mis or Rock of Ages but that changes depending on what I have seen recently.
EMDR Eye Movement and Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy
This video explains how EMDR therapy helps children, young people and adults process trauma, anxiety and distressing memories. It introduces the EMDR approach in a simple, accessible way and shows how it can support families across Trafford and Greater Manchester.
ACT - Acceptance and Committment therapy
This video introduces ACT and shows how it helps children, teens and adults develop emotional flexibility, reduce anxiety and move toward the things that matter most. It offers a simple explanation of ACT for families across Trafford and Manchester.
DBT - Dialectical Behaviour Therapy
This video explains how DBT helps young people and adults manage big emotions, reduce overwhelm and build healthier coping strategies. It covers the core skills of DBT in a clear, friendly way for families in Trafford and Greater Manchester.
DDP - Dyadic Developmental Practice
This video introduces DDP and explains how it supports children and young people who have experienced developmental trauma, attachment difficulties or early relational disruptions. It outlines how DDP strengthens safety, connection and trust for families in Trafford and the wider Manchester area.
