How will therapy help?
Anxiety
We all experience anxiety at times, but a build up of anxiety can start to impact our sleep, work or relationships with others. Therapy sessions can help you to understand your triggers, unhelpful thoughts and coping strategies. We can then work on developing some more helpful beliefs and coping strategies so that life changes feel less overwhelming.
Depression
Depression can feel like an uphill struggle. It can leave you feeling low in mood, tired, unmotivated and you may find it difficult to enjoy your hobbies or interests. Overcoming depression is possible with the right support. Through therapy, you can understand the causes of depression alongside practical tools for improving your mood, motivation, confidence and hope for the future.
Relationships
Nurturing healthy relationships is essential for well-being. Therapy for strengthening relationships will be tailored to suit individual needs and preferences, but techniques may include enhancing communication, understanding boundaries, resolving conflict and fostering intimacy.
Perfectionism
Perfectionism is a common difficulty that can have an impact on our work, relationships and social life. You might find yourself burned out from pushing yourself to achieve. You might find that it is difficult for you to celebrate your successes, due to a preoccupation with areas that you could improve on. Therapy can offer you practical tools for learning to challenge your beliefs, create a healthy work/life balance, reduce stress, celebrate your successes and enjoy your down time.
Trauma
Trauma can happen at any point in our lives. It can change the way we view ourselves, other people and the world. It can affect us in different ways. You may find that you have become isolated, withdrawn, or you are avoiding certain situations. Sometimes it can be difficult to develop close relationships with others after experiencing trauma. Healing from trauma is possible with the right information, guidance and support. Therapy provides a compassionate space to help you process and heal from traumatic experiences and to reclaim your life.
Low self-esteem
Self-esteem is the opinion that we have of ourselves. Low self-esteem can cause us to feel self-conscious, shy or anxious around others. We might be highly critical towards ourselves. We might find it difficult to assert ourselves and we might miss out on opportunities due to avoiding challenges. Therapy can help you to recognise the cause of low self-esteem and try practical steps to improve your self-esteem. For example, challenging critical thoughts, and trying new approaches such as taking actions that align with new positive beliefs about yourself.