Self Compassion in Psychotherapy works to help clients increase their ability to cope with negative emotions. Using mindfulness techniques, clients are supported in fostering curiosity about the challenging emotions and difficult thoughts they are having. After making space for this awareness, clients are then taught how to respond to these sentiments using compassion and kindness towards themselves in order to create soothing and security. For many, noticing themselves and responding in this way can be new and vulnerable. However, research shows self compassion can help clients reduce depression, anxiety, trauma symptoms and overall create more ease in their day to day lives.