About therapy
Is therapy for you?
Do you have intrusive body sensations, images or nightmares?
Do you find yourself anxious, depressed or overwhelmed?
Is your head full of regrets, negative thinking, or self-doubt?
Do you feel like fighting back and fear you are losing control?
Does your way of numbing out end up controlling you?
Are you relating to others in ways you would not choose?
Do you have negative self-talk, try hurting yourself or have suicidal thoughts?
If yes to any of these then therapy can help.
Together we journey into awareness of your life experiences; considering what happened to you, how you responded and how that is affecting you today.
Each of us has our own unique story, with no two journeys the same. I therefore, do not take the approach of ‘diagnosis’ with its categories as if something is wrong with you. Instead, we explore your experiences both past and present, to find a way forward that is right for you.
I provide a confidential safe space for your journey within my homely therapy room.
Below I list some of the areas we may explore in your journey.
Your Therapy Journey
Time to tell your story. Our needs as children were not only about food, clothing and school; they were also about emotional needs. We start your journey exploring your childhood, without blame or judgement but with understanding and compassion.
Connecting with the range of your emotions. When our way of coping is to avoid feeling, we miss out on living life to the full and end up just existing. We no longer feel alive, and stop enjoying and experiencing life the way we deserve. Together we face your difficult feelings, and help you connect with yourself again living and enjoying each day instead of just surviving it.
Looking at your coping mechanisms and self-talk. Moving forward and positive change does not come about by being someone different, but by accepting yourself and finding compassion for all of who you are. We gain awareness of the different 'parts' that make up who you are, helping you accept yourself and find healthier ways of relating to yourself and others.
Understanding and managing your anxiety. When anxiety spirals it can be overwhelming. Together we discover what triggers your anxiety, what feeds it and help you understand what is happening. With this awareness we build your tools to help you manage your anxiety leaving you free to engage with life in the way you would choose.
Facing those difficult memories without getting overwhelmed. Past traumas can come back to haunt us after many years. Traumatic events can be held unconsciously in our bodies until our minds are ready to deal with them, with unresolved trauma getting triggered making us feel overwhelmed. Together with awareness, understanding, and your developing resources we can work with past traumas, finding resolution and helping you move forward.
Developing resources to help you calm your mind and body. We start by identifying your current resources and then developing additional practical and internal resources. This will help you to gain the ability to calm your mind and body so that you can better manage your responses to yourself and others.
Understanding and managing your anger. Anger is a feeling like all others, it is part of being human and alive. Yet for many anger is linked to aggression, violence and threats, or it can be suppressed and wrapped up in shame. Within our journey we explore your anger, how it manifests and help you understand it. You are able to learn the tools to manage it and help your anger be your guide.
Taking the energy out of your shame. Shame lurks within us, often from childhood, being that deep dark voice telling us we are not OK. Our way of coping with our shame can be unhealthy and lead to addiction, self-harm and even suicide. Together we bring your shame into the open and with awareness, compassion, and resources we work to help you take the energy out; so that you can manage your shame instead of your shame managing you.
Costs
£50 per sessions (negotiable when applicable)
Sessions are usually weekly for one hour.
Free initial no obligation consultation to explore what you need.
Sessions are long or short term and we regularly review the sessions together.