Focus
​Low mood and depression
Every single one of us will have periods of low mood and some of us will experience depression, which can be genetic or triggered by certain events and this can last for a long time and can have a profound impact on our quality of life. Therapy can assist clients to explore and navigate thoughts and feelings and find a positive way forward. Change is possible.
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Grief and loss
Many of us are able, with the support of family and friends, to adjust to life after the loss of loved ones. However, it is worth remembering that we are all individuals and our loss experience will be unique to everyone.
Bereavement is not only a very distressing time but it can also leave us feeling scared and confused. Counselling provides a safe and confidential space for clients to explore and express their most painful feelings after the loss of a loved one. It helps clients understand the complex and painful emotions they are experiencing. It helps them adjust to a different way of living without losing that connection and their memories. ​
Psycho-Education
I believe that a good starting point in therapy is to provide some psycho-education to clients. This way of working assists clients in understanding what they are experiencing, the link between thoughts feelings, and behaviours, and how changing the way we think can reduce stress and anxiety. This type of work, will assist clients with their emotional wellbeing beyond therapy.
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Tools to support us before, during and beyond therapy
There are tools that we can all use, as we experience life’s challenges whether big or small. In the ideal world, the time to begin
developing these tools is during our childhood and then continue to build on them as we age, but it is never too late. The more we practice, the more we can support our emotional well-being and we can then ride the waves, building stronger resilience along the way. Breathing to reduce distress, walking with nature and visualisation is a good place to start.
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Neuroplasticity
Anxiety and low mood, is the result of unhelpful thinking patterns. The connection between our thoughts, feelings, emotions, and behaviours can be overwhelming leading to distress. Science, particularly over the last few decades, has confirmed that we all can influence our emotions. Neuroplasticity has evidence that we can change our thought patterns and behaviours. Therapy is not a medicine; it does not provide a quick fix. Instead, it works like a mirror, enabling me to reflect back to clients what I am noting during our work together, raising my clients awareness of what has been holding them back and together we can plan a way forward.
So, if you are experiencing emotional difficulties, our sessions will provide you with a confidential, safe, caring, and non-judgemental space for you to reflect, explore and plan a positive way forward.
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Call: 07368 813 477 / email: debbie@debbiewilsontherapy.co.uk