Therapies

The following describes what each of the therapies are in plain English. I use these therapies as tools and each person is unique and may require a unique approach to move them forward. If someone is not comfortable with a therapy then it would not be the right tool for them. I work in consultation with you to find an approach you are both comfortable with and that will be most effective.

Counselling

Counselling is a ‘talking therapy’ that allows people to discuss their problems and any difficult feelings they encounter in a safe, confidential environment. The term can mean different things to different people, but in general it is a process people seek when they want to change something in their lives or simply explore their thoughts and feelings in more depth.

A counsellor is not there to sit you down and tell you what to do - instead they will encourage you to talk about what's bothering you in order to uncover any root causes and identify your specific ways of thinking. The counsellor may then look to create a plan of action to either help you reconcile your issues or help you to find ways of coping.

Hypnotherapy

Hypnotherapy is a form of therapy that uses the power of positive suggestion to bring about change to our thoughts, feelings and behaviour.

The process itself aims to relax the conscious part of the mind while at the same time stimulating and focussing the subconscious part. This heightened state of awareness - reached using skilled relaxation techniques - allows the therapist to then make appropriate suggestions.

Life Coaching

A life coach is someone who aims to help and empower others to make, meet and exceed personal and professional goals - including excelling in the workplace, becoming happy and fulfilled , exploring the self and the world, and achieving ambitions.

By harnessing specialist techniques based on core psychological principals and natural intuition, life coaches provide clients with the tools to confidently face difficult situations, push past emotional barriers and eventually view life with fresh, hopeful and enlightened eyes.

Neuro Linguistic Programming (NLP)

NLP practitioners harness the power of language to break down the mental barriers we unknowingly create for ourselves. Because of this, NLP is considered to be one of the most useful and accessible tools to come from modern psychology.

NLP is used to teach us how changing the way we perceive the world can lead us to adjust and adapt our behaviours in order to live the life we dream of. An NLP coach will work to encourage the client to move out of their comfort zones. Breaking barriers and taking chances only helps to develop a fuller, happier and infinitely more satisfying life.

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT)

EFT is based on a fairly new discovery that has provided thousands with relief from pain and emotional issues. Simply, it is an emotional version of acupuncture except needles aren't necessary. Instead, you stimulate well established energy points on your body by tapping on them with your fingertips. The process is easy to memorize and is portable so you can do it anywhere.

By tapping on the points around the face and neck you can release blockages in the body's energy system that can be the cause of pain and emotional issues.

Reiki

Reiki is a Japanese technique for stress reduction and relaxation that also promotes healing. It is done by the therapist placing their hands on the client in certain positions e.g head, shoulders, knee and arms, and is based on the idea that life force energy or chi energy flows through us. If a persons "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress, and if it is high, we are more capable of being happy and healthy.

The treatment involves closing your eyes and relaxing and many people even fall asleep.

Mindfulness & Meditation

Mindfulness meditation encourages you to observe wandering thoughts as they drift through the mind. The intention is not to get involved with the thoughts or to judge them, but simply to be aware of each mental note as it arises.

Through mindfulness meditation, you can see how your thoughts and feelings tend to move in particular patterns. Over time, you can become more aware of the human tendency to quickly judge an experience as good or bad, pleasant or unpleasant. With practice, an inner balance develops that means that in your life you react less negatively to situations and can get perspective on issues rather than get caught up in the negative emotion.