How I Work
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Sessions Bespoke to Your Needs

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As everyone is different, I work in a bespoke ‘relational’ way with clients, using a variety of psychotherapy and counselling styles, approaches and techniques. I also incorporate creativity where applicable.  This includes using images, metaphors, dreams, two chair work, sand tray, drawing, objects and art.  I encourage clients to explore their own creativity as a way of connecting with themselves.

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Learning + Knowledge = Self-Awareness + Choices

 

The aim is for the client to connect to an emotion or body sensation, that allows them to express in a way which  they find meaningful. I also work with the sub-conscious part of a client’s personality and behaviour, known as the ‘blind spot’. When sensitively explored, this can help clients begin to see themselves from a different perspective or direction; something that they can then connect with, and learn from, towards finding ways to potentially enhance their everyday life.

 

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Who I Help & Support

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Individuals

One to One therapy to identify, release and resolve suppressed emotions.

Couples & Relationships

Exploring the dynamics within themselves, as well as with each other.

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Students

Are you challenged with academic pressures?  Learn and understand what is happening, and how to overcome the issues.

Individuals in the Workplace, Employers & Employees

To support individuals referred by Organisations, regarding mental health and welbeing within the workplace.

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Areas of Therapy Covered in Sessions

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Day to Day Difficulties

• Academic Pressures (College, University)
• Anger, Anger Management
• Anxiety & Stress
• Bereavement, Loss
• Bullying, Social Issues
• Career, Redundancy
• Depression & low mood
• Getting old & ageing
• Insecurity, Lack of Confidence
• Loneliness
• Low Self-Esteem
• Personal Therapy (Trainee Counsellors)
• Phobias, Fears, Obsessions
• Post Traumatic Stress
• OCD
• Self-Harm & Self Abuse
• Suicidal Thoughts & Idealism
• Operation Recovery
• Trauma
• Unbalanced Lifestyle
• Work Related Issues


Relationships Issues & D
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• Abuse
• Adoption Issues
• Autistic, Asperger, ADHD, ADD Symptoms & Disorders
• Being a Parent, Relationships with Children
• Body Image, Body Shame, & Self-Concept Issues
• Carers Emotional Support
• Childhood Related Issues & Trauma
• Co-dependency in Relationships
• Compulsive Issues & Disorders
• Cultural Identity Issues
• Dating Sites & Social Media
• Disabilities
• Diversity & Equality Issues
• Eating Issues & Disorders
• Fostered Childhood
• Gender Issues
• Porn Habit or Addiction
• Pre-trial Therapy (Domestic Abuse)
• OCD
• Relationship Issues
• Self-identity, Self-Belief, Self-Concept Issues
• Sex, Sexuality or Intimacy Issues
• Spiritual, Religious & Other Beliefs, Issues or Conflicts
• Weight & Dieting
• Widowed (Bereavement)


Dual Diagnosis

Dual Diagnosis is for people who suffer with general mental health issues (anxiety, attachment, loss, depression, loneliness, low self-esteem and/or stress) and who are also struggling with a substance issue or misuse. They may find themselves either self-medicating with prescription drugs, having a small drug habit or drinking more than they would like.

My dual diagnosis therapeutic experience initially came from working in the prison service (HMP) within a Substance Misuse Team (linking in with the Mental Health Team and NHS Healthcare) for over 8 years.


Eating Issues & Disorders

• Anorexia Nervosa (with a BMI above 17 )
• Binge Eating
• Bingeing & Purging
• Body Image, Body Shame, & Self-concept Issues
• Bulimia Nervosa
• Compulsive Eating & Dieting
• Diagnosed Eating Issues & Disorders
• Compulsive Exercising
• Excess Use of Steroids & Compounds
• Dieting Issues
• Junk Food Issues
• Excessive or Blocks towards Exercise & Activity
• Laxative issues
• Men or Women’s Eating Issues & Difficulties (not listed)
• Obesity, & Over Eating

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