Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) is a therapeutic approach which draws on ideas in evolution, social psychology, developmental psychology and Buddhism, as well as the latest research in neuroscience. It includes practices to develop the compassionate mind, a self-soothing system to help create a better balance. It asks clients to identify who they want to be and using a variety of different techniques such as mindfulness, breathing techniques, imagery and letter writing helps to identify thoughts, feelings and behaviours to strengthen this version of themselves. This particular therapy approach is particularly suited to clients with high levels of shame and self-criticism.