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Therapeutic approaches
Counselling
My integrative approach allows you to gain a fresh perspective on the dilemma that has brought you to therapy. A non-judging therapeutic relationship allows you space to explore your thoughts, emotions and responses and through feedback and reflection your self awareness will grow and you'll understand yourself better. This will enable you to develop more positive beliefs about yourself, increasing your self esteem and confidence.
EMDR Therapy
Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing is based on the theory that our bodies have a natural psychological way of overcoming stresses and traumas. This healing process naturally occurs when we are asleep, particularly when we are experiencing rapid eye movement.
However, this usual way of coping can be overwhelmed, by a major trauma – childhood abuse or a car accident, for instance – or even by a seemingly minor incident, such as a knock to your self-confidence.
Sometimes when this happens the brain fails to deal effectively with the event.
Emotions such as panic or anxiety that are felt at the time can become stuck or blocked, and then triggered again and again over many years. The mind replays the event and the feelings associated with it, instead of processing the experience and moving on.
EMDR therapy utilises the body’s natural healing process. While asking questions about a disturbing memory, the counsellor recreates eye movements similar to those that occur during REM sleep, while you feedback on what was experienced.
Under a guided process, the upsetting emotions and body sensations fade into the past and lose their power to disturb you. It has been processed.
EMDR has been successfully used to treat a range of conditions, including PTSD, complex trauma, panic attacks, depression, addictions and eating disorders, pain relief, self-esteem and performance anxiety.
As recommended by NICE (the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence), and WHO (The World Health Organisation), it is an effective therapy for dealing with many different kinds of trauma.
For more information on EMDR, visit the EMDR Association website.
This therapy uses the same EMDR approach but is modified for adolescents depending on their chronological and emotional/social age
EMDR with Adolescents
Somatic Experiencing
Somatic experiencing is a therapeutic approach designed to help individuals process trauma by focusing on the body’s sensations. It emphasizes the connection between mind and body, allowing clients to release pent-up stress and tension through awareness and physical movement. This method encourages self-regulation and resilience, promoting healing by helping clients reconnect with their experiences. Overall, somatic experiencing aims to foster a sense of safety and empowerment in the healing journey.
Somatic Experiencing UK website:
what-is-somatic-experiencing
Internal Family Systems
Internal Family Systems (IFS) is a therapeutic approach that views the mind as made up of distinct sub-personalities or "parts," each with its own perspectives, memories, and roles. The goal of IFS is to help individuals understand and harmonize these parts, leading to greater self-awareness and emotional healing. By fostering a compassionate relationship with these internal parts, clients can address trauma and improve their overall mental well-being. IFS encourages a sense of self-leadership, allowing individuals to navigate their emotional landscape more effectively.
Lifespan Integration Therapy
Lifespan Integration is a therapeutic approach that focuses on helping individuals integrate their past experiences into their present lives. It emphasizes the connection between early memories and current emotional responses, allowing clients to heal from trauma and improve their overall well-being. By promoting a sense of coherence across different life stages, this method encourages personal growth and resilience. Through guided visualization and supportive techniques, clients can reframe their narratives and positive change.
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