Jane Belinda Therapy
Therapy that fits to the uniqueness of you
I see you and everyone that comes to work with me as an individual, with unique experiences, strengths and challenges.
Rather than making assuptions based on a diagnosis, life experience or presenting problem, I take time to understand the person behind the story you are bringing.
My approach is one of non-judgement and curiosity, and tailored to you, because there is no single way to experience anxiety, trauma, grief or heartbreak, and no single way to heal.
Trauma & PTSD
Some experiences stay with us long after they have happened.
You may find yourself struggling with memories, emotions, relationships, your sense of safety or the way you see yourself.
I offer a safe, compassionate and carefully paced space to explore experiences that may still be affecting you.
I have a special interest and extensive experience in working with all forms of child and adult trauma.
Anxiety
Anxiety can affect far more than how you feel in the moment. It can influence your relationships, confidence, sleep, work and the way you see yourself.
Therapy can help you understand what your anxiety may be trying to tell you, explore what sits underneath it and develop a different relationship with anxious thoughts and feelings.
Grief & Loss
Grief doesn’t follow a predictable path.
Whether you have lost someone, a relationship, a role, a sense of identity or something important to you, I offer a space where you don’t have to rush the process or make your feelings easier for other people.
Heartbreak
Heartbreak can leave you feeling lost, overwhelmed and disorientated. Whether you're grieving a break up, can't stop thinking about your ex partner, or trying to make sense of what happened, therapy can support what it may be bringing up for you.
Romantic heartbreak can trigger an earlier childhood wound that may need attention, alongside attuning to what is happening in the present.
Overwhelm & Burnout
You may feel exhausted but unable to stop. You might be constantly thinking about what needs doing, struggling to switch off or feeling as though you have very little left to give.
Therapy can provide somewhere to pause and understand how you have arrived at this point, while exploring what needs to change.
Life Transitions
Sometimes nothing is necessarily ‘wrong’, but life no longer feels quite right.
Changes in relationships, work, family, identity or circumstances can leave us questioning what we want and who we are.
Therapy can give you the space to stop, reflect and work out what comes next.
Counselling for Couples
I also offer relationship therapy for partners who feel stuck in patterns of conflict, disconnection or misunderstanding and want to find a different way of relating to one another.
I take a trauma-informed, attachment-based approach, with additional training in Imago Relationship Therapy. I’m interested in what sits beneath the arguments and recurring patterns, including the fears, needs and vulnerabilities that can make it difficult to feel heard, safe or connected.
You might seek support with communication difficulties, recurring arguments, emotional distance, intimacy, trust, parenting, separation, or navigating significant changes in your relationship. Sometimes experiences from earlier relationships or childhood can also influence how we respond to one another.
My aim is to create a space where both people can be understood, while gently exploring the patterns between you and finding new ways of communicating, understanding and connecting.
If you feel your relationship could benefit from some support, you’re welcome to get in touch for an initial conversation about whether this approach might be right for you.
What is EMDR
EMDR stands for Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing.
It is a structured, trauma-focused therapy that helps you process distressing experiences and the thoughts, emotions and physical sensations connected to them.
EMDR is particularly well known for working with trauma and distressing experiences. It may be helpful when you are struggling with:
- traumatic or distressing memories
- childhood or developmental trauma
- relational trauma and attachment wounds
- anxiety connected to past experiences
- disturbing images or sensations
- persistent feelings of shame, guilt or fear
- negative beliefs about yourself
- experiences that continue to trigger strong reactions in the present
EMDR isn’t right for everyone or for every difficulty, so we’ll explore whether it is appropriate for you. You don’t need to know exactly what type of therapy you need before getting in touch. EMDR is available both in person and online.
Testimonial
"I am so pleased I reached out for help at a time when I was unable to cope. I can’t thank Jane enough for helping me through one of the most painful emotional times in my life" G.B.