How can counselling help
We are all imperfect, messy beings
There are many reasons for seeking therapy and as an experienced psychotherapeutic counsellor, I have found that these reasons are often incredibly painful.
Perhaps you are holding onto distress from a difficult childhood, grieving the loss of a meaningful relationship, or wondering what your purpose is.
You may have been hiding your pain for a while and managing daily life well but inside, feel exhausted and alone from putting on a mask. As your therapist, I can help you to make sense of the feelings experienced and enable you to see difficulties in a more manageable way.
Recognising we are all imperfect humans with strengths, flaws, valid lived experiences and unique dreams. I can support you with acknowledging your humanness and letting go of unrealistic expectations of self and others.
Therapy is an intimate relationship that often replicates healthy or unhealthy dynamics in personal relationships outside the therapy room. Exploring this transference can lead to valuable insights and information on patterns of behaviour that you would like to stay the same or change.
Trauma Informed
Trauma takes many forms. You may have experienced a break up that was traumatic, lost a loved one, been in an accident or experienced childhood abuse.
What is traumatic to our nervous systems is universal and also personal. All experiences are welcome and there is no 'right or wrong' way to respond to a distressing event.
I take a holistic blended approach to trauma recovery, supporting the mind and body to stabilise the nervous system and building inner and outer resources to strengthen emotional capacity.
I have specialist trauma training in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) a therapy specifically designed to release trauma stored in the body and process PTSD symptoms and distressing memories. We are not defined by our trauma, there is hope.
Get in touch
If you would like to learn more, I offer a free no obligation phone call to discuss your needs, so please do get in touch.
