Counselling & Psychotherapy

If you have run out of friends and family to listen to the things that are really upsetting you, it might be time to connect with someone who not only listens to what is happening for you, but who can support you to find your way to a better space. You may be upset with some of the habits that you have developed over the years, but you haven’t the ability to change them by yourself. You may just be disappointed with where you are in life and don’t know where to go from here. It can be frightening and overwhelming and a very lonely time.

• Discover how you can deal with the stresses and anxiety of life
• Obtain relief from the worry and upset that you feel in your life
• Learn how to flow with your life rather than feel that you’re being controlled by life
• Be willing to let go of hurts and upsets that no longer support you
• Develop an expansive attitude to life and allow all that you truly want to enter your life
• Discover how your physical health is intimately involved with how you’re feeling and thinking

During sessions, I draw on a range of approaches, based on consultation with YOU, as to what feels OK. These may include:

Counselling

It's valuable to talk about what is happening as in this you may hear the very wisdom that has been elusive to you. Many clients say that they notice big changes in how they think and feel and it all seems to have come from just talking. Talking seems to be a very under-rated activity. I have great faith in the power of talking and being heard so you can make real changes in your life.This can be very effective when you're faced with working with something that is happening right now in your life.

Somatic Psychotherapy

Starting to observe and listen to your body can assist you in releasing old hurts, filling the body with fresh energy and your mind with new insights. This is particularly valuable if you have been dealing with specific health issues for a long time. It’s like you have got stuck and the body needs some support to move through and let these blocks go- gently and safely.

You might not even be aware of how your body feels and how it reacts to what is happening in your life. Or you may be very aware of your body... almost too aware and it may be creating so much pain that you can't get your thoughts clear.

I'm not only interested in what you are thinking but also what you are or aren't experiencing in your body. When we work with both your mind and body , the transformation can be quite remarkable.

Relaxation and Breath Awareness

Learning to relax and breathe deeply will help you to gain a fresh perspective and new energy. Depending on the challenges you are working with, sessions may include some personal instruction on easy things you can start to do from day 1 to relax the mind and body as well as gently release the energetic memory of old experiences that sit in your joints, muscles and tissues of the body. This can be particularly invaluable if you are working to overcome anxiety and depression.

Flower essences/homoeopathic support

These can provide very gentle support during therapy to deal with feelings and thoughts that may arise. They are perfectly safe to use in conjunction with medications that you are taking. I often say to people that they can assist in releasing the pressure and help you to get back some control.

The aim of all of these approaches is to support you to free up your life by loosening old thoughts and feelings and at the same time strengthening the body and mind so that life is something that you enjoy rather than endure!