What is counselling & psychotherapy?
So much about life can feel unexpected and whether is it the aftermath of a life event that comes out of the blue, or the fear of something that’s about to happen, therapy can provide a place for you to make sense of what is going on and begin to find ways to cope with feelings and emotions that can be overwhelming.
As an integrative therapist it is my belief that therapy is a place where you will receive an experience that is free of judgement or advice for how you should be dealing with things, somewhere you can feel safe enough to be vulnerable and say the things out loud that may currently only be said internally. The therapeutic process may offer you an increased self-awareness, empowerment for greater self-belief and the ability to trust your own instincts and opinions over those of others.
While we move together into this post-pandemic era, I want to recognise the increased amount of mental health and life issues we are dealing with,
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Loneliness
- Loss & Grief
- Internal and external pressures
Talking therapy can be thought of as a way of working through these issues to lessen their impact and allow space for the potential for change.