Do you feel manipulated? Often insulted? Feel like you walk on eggshells around others?
I am able to help you
We are made in the relationship, and so it makes sense that when there has been abuse or trauma that the way to heal this is in relationship. A solid therapeutic relationship is what I provide you, in a safe and confidential space.
My heart is in my work
If you are interested in working with me then email or call to arrange an initial chat about you.
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TRAUMA
“Trauma is when we have encountered an out of control, frightening experience that has disconnected us from all sense of resourcefulness or safety or coping or love.”
Tara Brach 2011
Inside Out Therapy
Inside Out Therapy for individuals and couples is about restoring your connection with yourself, your partner, and life.
ABUSE
“The disturbing impact of emotional narcissistic abuse is how it gets you to immediately doubt your experiences, feelings and what you know to be true.”
From my blog:
Trauma does change us, and this is a fact…
Trauma does change us, and this is a fact. And when people say just get over it, they don’t know what they are saying. The five stages of grief are universal; let’s say they help us accept loss. However, the reality is that there is no going back to the old me, but there is a going toward a new you, and that unique you can be full of compassion and goodness.
In order to understand ourselves…
In order to understand ourselves, we need to understand our story.
Loneliness
“From disconnection to love” series According to the campaign to end loneliness, it is today’s most significant health concern. Loneliness can come and go, or chronic loneliness, where we all feel this way daily. Emotional loneliness, existential loneliness or social loneliness are not having that close partner or attachment to another, not having that circle of friends, colleagues, or neighbour and feeling a great sense of separateness from other human beings. The World Health Organisation talks about loneliness in the older generations as being one in three people being isolated and lonely and that the effect on mortality is…
Our Script is here to be loved and…
Our Script is here to be loved and integrated, which helps us change, heal and find a new story.
Grief
“From disconnection to love” series How we deal with grief depends on many factors, such as age, history of love and loss, and life experiences. It is essential to talk about loss and sadness. There are five stages of grief, according to Kubler-Ross (1998), and I will outline the stages here: 1. Denial and isolation are when you first know the news, and there is a state of shock. In denial, we believe it is impossible, and this denial is what helps you to keep balance; following this, there may be a period of personal isolation. 2. Anger is the…