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'Knowing oneself comes from attending with compassionate curiosity to what is happening within'
Gabor Mate
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Working with Long-Term and Life-Limiting Conditions
Life can be extremely challenging when you feel that your body has let you down and you are unable to do the activities that used to bring you a sense of joy and connection with others. You may feel that you have no control over how your body behaves and responds to treatment and how to meet the needs of you and your family. You may be mourning the loss of your previous self.
I can help you to explore these feelings and learn to navigate the new path that you have found yourself on and find ways of adapting and accepting your ‘new normal’ whether this is temporary or permanent by helping your body and brain work together.
'The experience of being heard without shock or horror allows the old narrative to transform. I hear you. I believe you'
Janina Fisher
Trauma, PTSD and Domestic Abuse
Traumatic events can be both sudden (accidents, assaults or illness) or chronic (long-term) from adult or childhood experiences (sexual, emotional or physical abuse). Such events may leave you feeling a sense of shame, and with distressing symptoms on occasion leading to PTSD. Using a Trauma-Informed approach I can help you to understand and safely manage the lasting effects of trauma at a pace and style that suits you.
Domestic Abuse can take control of your life and affect you in many forms including physical abuse, emotional abuse, mental abuse, sexual abuse and financial abuse within a relationship. Even if the relationship is over, you may be left with a lack of trust towards others, negative feelings and beliefs about yourself, or feelings of shame, embarrassment and isolation. Rebuilding your life again can be daunting and frightening. At your pace I can help you to safely rebuild your confidence and sense of self. By developing a better understanding of your behaviours and ways of coping with the symptoms of trauma I can help you to develop healthy, trusting relationships in the future.
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'Death steals the future we anticipated and hoped for, but it can't take away the relationship we had'
Julia Samuels
Bereavement and Loss
How you experience bereavement and loss is unique and comes in many forms. Traditionally we associate loss with the death of a loved one but it can also feel devastating when a relationship ends, a child leaves home or goes missing, or in the form of retirement or redundancy when the purpose you’ve always had ceases to exist.
Maybe you’re struggling to come to terms with your feelings of loss and finding grief unbearable or experiencing overwhelming sadness, but are worried about burdening others close to you with your feelings?
This can feel incredibly isolating. You don’t need to go through this alone. I can support you through this time providing you with a safe and caring space whilst respecting your individual circumstances without judgement.
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'Loneliness only exists in solitude. When it is shared, it evaporates'
Irving Yalom
Working with the Elderly
Entering the later stages of life can be very distressing at times. Sometimes frailty and physical and mental decline can feel both frightening and frustrating. The loss of independence experienced can result in feelings of being a burden to your busy family members and friends or result in feelings of isolation. You may not be able to participate in the activities you used to enjoy that were a big part of your social life.
Maybe you are struggling to adjust to life after retirement or feel disconnected from your family or community? Or maybe you have some unresolved past issues that you feel the need to address?
I can offer a space to explore these feelings with you in a dignified and respectful way in a private and comfortable setting.