“The very heart of psychotherapy, is a caring, deeply human meeting between two people” Irvin D. Yalom
Therapy & Counselling
Why Therapy
Psychotherapy can help with all aspects of Mental Health including Depression, Anxiety, Bereavement, Low Self-Esteem, Loss, Trauma, Feeling Unfulfilled, Body Image, Loss of Identity, Addiction... I am also aware of the relatively new issues related to prescribed psychiatric drug dependence and withdrawal and can work with individuals seeking help with this.
You can hold on to the smallest traumas from your childhood and these could be interfering with how you function in your day to day life. The therapeutic relationship is completely unique offering a safe space where you can talk, feel and be yourself, in complete confidence and without judgement. It can also provide support through whatever tough time you may be facing. I believe that the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of change and transformation.
Unhealthy Habits & Patterns
Psychotherapy can bring awareness to unhealthy habits, patterns and negative ways of thinking, behaving or feeling about yourself or others. These can be so ingrained that they actually feel normal and comfortable. Ultimately, however, they may be stopping you from leading a fulfilling life. A life that you choose to live. Not a life that your family or society expect you to live.
Some people look to avoid all pain and suffering by taking a pill or numbing with alcohol, food or drugs which can momentarily shut down your painful feelings. This is only ever short lived. The cost of shutting down and engaging in unhealthy habits can lead to chronic illnesses both physical and mental. With the support of a therapist you can learn that it is ok to grieve, feel despair and sorrow. That these are normal human healthy reactions to everyday situations. You can find the anger within yourself when you need to and also wholeheartedly embrace those moments of joy when they come your way.
Maybe you are waiting for a transformational moment; meeting the perfect partner, reaching a financial goal and so forth. However, external happiness doesn’t last that long if you are not internally happy.
