Solution-focus therapy focuses on the present circumstances and future goals. Strategies to reach that goal is discussed.  This approach is brief and works well with people in Child Welfare and of domestic violence situations.

Structural family therapy addresses the interaction between family members that create problems within the family. The focus is on changing the families structure rather than the individuals.

Trauma-focused therapy is counselling that help those who are going through post-traumatic stress disorder and other difficulties caused by traumatic life events.

Dialectic therapy is widely used to address issues of Suicidal ideations, and other self destructive behaviours, by changing negative thinking.

Cognitive behavioural therapy teaches children and 

adults skills for coping with anxiety,  stress and depression, by helping them to think positively.

The strengths-based approach focuses on someone's internal strengths to emphasize self-determination. Allowing them to see their ability to create change.