The goal of this clinical trial is to determine whether Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) is an effective approach in reducing self-criticism in adults. EFT will be compared with Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a well-established treatment shown to be effective for a wide range of mental health difficulties.
The main questions the study aims to answer are:
1. Does EFT reduce self-criticism as effectively as CBT?
2. How do EFT and CBT compare in their impact on other mental health symptoms?
Participants will:
1. Receive a six-session, weekly online individual intervention (EFT or CBT), focused on reducing self-criticism.
2. Complete regular questionnaires during the intervention and at follow-up periods to track changes in self-criticism and other mental health symptoms.