Trauma
Grief, Loss & Change
Grief, Loss & Change
“Trauma is not what happened to you but what happens inside you as a result of what happened to you”
― Gabor Maté
Trauma can be caused by an event or series of events, affecting how we function in the present and can impact every area of our lives. My priority is always your wellbeing and, when working with trauma, would firstly establish safety measures to help keep you emotionally grounded. You are always in control of the depth and pace of our work.
Grief, Loss & Change
Grief, Loss & Change
Grief, Loss & Change
"Inviting our thoughts and feelings into awareness allows us to learn from them rather than be driven by them”
― Daniel J. Siegel
Change can be daunting, especially if it involves the loss of a loved one, lifestyle or identity. It takes time to adapt to the new ‘normal’ and often having a non-judgmental and empathic space to explore and process emotions can help with the transition.
Addiction
Mental Health
Mental Health
"Between stimulus and response, there is a space. In that space is our power to choose our response. In our response lies our growth and our freedom"
— Viktor Frankl
Some people find themselves habitually using substances or behaviors (such as gambling, sex or food) that negatively affect their day-to-day lives, yet they feel unable to stop. This can often lead to feelings of guilt and shame, increasing dependence and becoming a vicious cycle. Counselling can help to explore the reasons behind the use of behaviors or substances and to help identify new ways of coping.
Mental Health
Mental Health
Mental Health
"You can't treat the label; you have to treat the person behind the label”
― Irvin D. Yalom
Our mental health is influenced by our past and present physical, emotional and social world affecting how we think, feel and act, often leading to feelings of shame and isolation. Counselling can be a place to explore and challenge some of these unhelpful beliefs, perceptions and ways of coping.