Trauma Informed Care & Therapy
Behaviour Therapy
Behaviour Therapy is an evidence-based approach grounded in the science of behaviour analysis. It focuses
on understanding why behaviours occur and teaching more adaptive alternatives. At The Behaviour Clinic, our behaviour analysts are not only certified at the highest practice level in behavioural science (BCBA, UKBA(cert)), they also hold post-qualifying training in ACT, CBT, and DBT.
This combination of behavioural expertise and therapeutic training allows our team to design highly individualised programmes that address a wide range of complex behaviours. These programmes are structured, evidence-based, and tailored to the unique needs of each young person, while also providing support for parents and carers to ensure change continues beyond the therapy room.
Who Behaviour Therapy Helps
Who Provides It?
This individualised Behaviour Therapy is delivered by Board-Certified Behaviour Analysts (BCBAs)/ UKBA(cert).
All of our practitioners have completed additional post-qualifying training in therapies such
as Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Dialectical
Behaviour Therapy (DBT), equipping them with a unique skill set to combine behavioural science with
therapeutic interventions.
What Can Behaviour Therapy Help With?
Who Can It Support?
Behaviour Therapy is suitable for children, adolescents, and adults, particularly those with complex
needs that may not respond to traditional therapies alone. It is especially effective for young people who
display behaviours that place them at risk, cause harm, or arise from histories of trauma and abuse.
What Does It Look Like?
Behaviour Therapy at The Behaviour Clinic begins with a comprehensive assessment and case formulation,
identifying the antecedents, functions, and maintaining factors behind behaviour, feelings and thought
patterns. From there, an individualised programme is designed that sets clear goals, outlines evidence
based strategies, and maps out how progress will be tracked.
- Behaviour therapy sessions tailored to the young person.
- Sessions with parents and carers to support implementation at home.
- Coaching the young person through real-life experiences to practise and generalise skills.
- Therapeutic techniques drawn from ACT, CBT, and DBT integrated into the behavioural plan.
What Does It Look Like in Practice?
Assessment
Initial consultation (in clinic or online).
Assessment and case formulation.
Therapy
Sessions
12–20 therapy sessions (individual and
carer sessions as needed).
Sessions at The Behaviour Clinic Cardiff, in
the home, school, or online (if required).
Sessions may need to take place during
school or work time.
Parent/Carer Guidance
Parents and carers will be guided through where their child is in the process and provided with activities they can complete at home to support the therapy.
Review & Report
Midpoint review meeting.
Final meeting, report & recommendations.
