Taking the first step
As clients we are vulnerable and taking the first step can feel daunting at any time. It could be the first time you have accessed therapy or talked about your situation. The thought of saying the words out loud may feel scary. We will work at your own pace in your own time.
Some ways in which therapy can help
- Safe space to unpack whatever is on your mind
- To be able to understand & process your thoughts, feelings and emotions in a safe, non judgemental and confidential space.
- Work compassionately through events and experience in the present or the past
- Help find & discover your voice
- Access and navigate your inner world
- Get in touch with different parts of yourself in order to gain clarity, understanding and control over your life
- Learn to connect with your body and recognise what's it's telling you
- Experience empathy and connection
- To feel heard, listened to and validated.
- Improve and understand how you communicate
- Improve your relationship with yourself and others
- To be able to recognise, develop and maintain healthy relationships
- Unlock knowledge, develop your identity and self awareness.
- Build your strengths and understand your vulnerabilities
- Understand and develop your own boundaries
- Identity your triggers
- Build your own coping strategies and resources
- Discovering your true self so you can to be confident in your own judgement
- Improve self esteem and confidence
- Learn to trust your inner self and your intuition.
- To view yourself with compassion and empathy
- Live a more fulfilling and authentic life
Areas of particular interest
- Relationship and communication issues. The exploration of identity, life change and transition. Self esteem and self confidence. Any Work/study related including stress, adjusting to new area, burnout, bullying.
'The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.'
Carl Rogers