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I specialise in working with neurodiverse (ND) clients. Why do neurodiverse clients need therapy, you may ask. After all it is not a mental health condition or, even necessarily, a problem of any kind. The answer is that it is often really tough being a neurodiverse person in a predominantly neurotypical (NT) world. I have…
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There are so many reasons why people get addicted. It makes sense in many ways. It can be very pleasurable (after all it fires up the reward centre of the brain), you may have a genetic propensity or it could be learned behaviour from your upbringing. It can help you fit in or it can…
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The Highly Sensitive Person (HSP): I am easily overwhelmed by strong sensory input. I seem to be aware of subtleties in my environment. Other people’s moods affect me. I tend to be very sensitive to pain. I find myself needing to withdraw during busy days, into bed or into a darkened room or any place…
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Psychodynamic is the traditional form of therapy which is based on the theories of Sigmund Freud. This type of counselling is more concerned with the past which, it is believed, all remains in our unconscious minds. This often includes dream analysis. Unexpressed emotions will never die. They are buried alive and will come forth later…
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) was created by Steven Hayes and is known as one of the ‘third wave’ CBT therapies. It includes mindfulness which can be defined a being fully in the present moment. It is an incredibly useful skill to learn that can help in so many ways. The acceptance is about learning…
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is the type of therapy most often provided by the NHS as it is well evidenced and is more ‘measurable’ than other forms of counselling. CBT is based on the links between thoughts, feelings and behaviour and therefore becoming aware of our thoughts is at the core. We would look at…
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Person Centred therapy originated from the work of Carl Rogers. He believed that certain ‘necessary and sufficient’ conditions needed to be in place for the therapeutic relationship to be successful. This includes congruence, empathy, a non-judgemental attitude and positive regard for the client. These qualities sit at the core of everything I do. The curious…
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