What is Therapy?
Therapy Means Change
As human beings, we naturally seek to live happy and emotionally healthy lives. When we experience persistent suffering and distress, it means that something is blocking us from accessing the resources we need to live fulfilling lives.
Growing up in challenging circumstances can lead us to develop certain beliefs and behaviours that allow us to cope with a pain that we are too young to fully experience. As we grow up, these behaviours and thoughts can block us from experiencing satisfaction and living fully.
This can also happen as a result of a very painful or stressful situation experienced later on in life. There are many situations and crises that can challenge our sense of safety. It is normal to try to guard agains the intense emotions that surround these experiences.
These thoughts and behaviours are difficult to identify on your own, and they are difficult to let go of them because it feels like you are inviting the pain that they were devised to avoid.
This is not an easy process, but it is the only way to experience meaningful and long lasting change. We often underestimate our capacity to change in meaningful ways. This change doesn’t take forever, and a new life awaits on the other side.
In my experience, therapy is most helpful when these three elements are in place:
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A competent & experienced therapist
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You’re motivated & willing to change
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A collaborative & trusting relationship emerges between therapist & client
I have over 3 decades of experience supporting people through the difficulties you are struggling with. I have dedicated a great deal of time and effort to becoming a safe pair of hands that can be trusted and relied upon to provide the therapeutic support that you need.
Beyond my professional qualifications, you can expect me to be empathetic, supportive and compassionate with whatever you are going through. It is normal to worry that perhaps your problem is too difficult to deal with. I invite you to give therapy a go, so you can experience the positive effect that a trusting relationship can have on you.
If you are motivated and ready to get started, please contact me. It’s time to make a change for the better.
My Therapeutic Approaches Include:
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Internal Family Systems:
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EMDR Therapy
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Polyvagal Therapy
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Havening
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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
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Expressive & Sand Play Therapy
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Solution Focused
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Narrative Therapy
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Couples & Family Therapy
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Acceptance & Commitment Therapy
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Meditation & Mindfulness
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Dialetical Behaviour Therapy
