A step in a different direction

Welcome to Psychotherapy

 

Discussing emotions can feel difficult because our feelings may have been hurt in the past so we can feel vulnerable. In therapy it is useful to be curious and respectful about our experiences, thoughts and feelings.

Nothing is more natural than the need to be understood and supported by someone who fully listens to our emotional pain. Whatever the difficult circumstances (a relationship problems, school/college/work difficulties, health worries, financial concerns, a bereavement) we need to be with people who will genuinely be able to support us to process and express our painful emotions.

Sometimes we need to get an empathic connection from someone other than a friends, partner, parent or family member. These people can sometimes feel too close to our problems so we might worry about the repercussions of expressing ourselves, assuming we’ll be rejected. Psychotherapy provides a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space to process our emotional injuries and discover who we truly are.

Considering therapy

 

A safe space to explore your emotions

In the therapy room, the needs of our outside world are silenced for an hour: no demands ,no emails, no phone calls, no messages, no TV, or any other of life’s interruptions. The therapy room space enables us to fully open up about the parts of ourselves we tend to keep hidden. It’s totally normal to show emotion, to cry, laugh and shout, all emotions are allowed in this space. Therapy is not only about processing our emotional pain but also about empowering ourselves to embrace life’s challenges and discover the happiness and joy of who we truly are.

In summary, therapy is about reconnecting with ourselves, being kinder and putting our life back together again based on a better understanding of who we truly are.

Some areas that Psychotherapy can help with:

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Depression

  • Eating disorders

  • Psychosis

  • Self-harm

  • Substance misuse

  • Trauma

Next steps to take

 

Find the right therapist that you feel comfortable sharing with

It is important that you take the time to explore what therapist is right for you.
Core values that your therapist should have.

  • Empathy (to deeply identify and understand)

  • Congruence (genuineness or realness)

  • Unconditional Positive Regard (acceptance and caring) .

Someone who understands you and won’t judge you and can use their experience to travel with you on the journey of therapy.

As a member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), Caroline runs a private Psychotherapy practice in East Sussex. Her therapeutic and training work is based on Person Centred Psychotherapy, but by adopting a holistic and integrative perspective with clients she draws on the approaches that are most relevant to each individual’s needs. As she says ‘I believe passionately in compassion, honesty and respect so I integrate these principles throughout my practice.’ Caroline Hounsell is an accredited member of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP), She runs a private Person Centred Psychotherapy practice in East Sussex.

Emergencies

 

If you or someone else needs immediate help contact your local GP or nearest hospital out of hours

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