Family Therapy Counselling in Norwich

I have studied focusing, CBT, mindfulness, couples and group facilitation, coaching and creative thinking. At Emotionalskills we offer a straightforward therapeutic skills course designed specifically to help each unique client individually. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and work with: adults, young people (15 plus), older people who thought they were too old to change, couples who want to stop arguing, struggling family units and people who want to realise a fulfilling life.

While other relationships, such as friends & family , may be partly based on assumptions of who you are and what is best for you, my practice is guided by the firm belief that no one is capable of understanding you better than yourself. I am therefore committed to facilitating an exploration of self that is free from assumptions, agendas, and judgements - my sole goal is to understand you, and in doing so help you to better understand yourself and your right to be accurately understood by others.

We specialise in meeting client need especially clients experiencing mental health problems. We do 1:1 mental health assessments including establishing a working diagnosis for ASC, OCD,EUPD, and their treatment formulation and treatment sessions. The list is inexhaustible in that we also reach out to those having anxiety, depression, self-harm thoughts or urges to, those with suicidal ideation. We understand how hard it is to be in that situation or having to wait for so long on the waiting list and how you long to feel better and get on with your like and not having to feel you are a burden to your family or friends.

I am a Systemic and Family Psychotherapist and Registered Mental Health Nurse with an interest with working with individuals, couples and families with various mental health issues. I also offer attachment informed EMDR as a current trainee that can be successful in treating trauma, anxiety and many other mental health issues. I have been supporting employees within the Care sector who may be off work with stress or trauma to recover and return to work utilising a whole systems approach over the last year within the NHS. I am passionate about making sure the support I offer is tailored to meet the needs and goals of my clients.

I offer a non-judgmental, warm, professional, genuine, honest and collaborative therapeutic approach to working through your unique feelings,  thoughts, behaviors, concerns, confusion, difficulties or post-traumatic distress symptoms, at the right pace, helping you to unburden safely, feel better understood, gain insight into your past and present selves, and take steps and actions toward relief, change and growth, whether struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, low self-esteem, persistent worry, relationship or family issues, feeling sad or stuck, or wanting to address impacts of abuse, trauma, loss .

During our lives we can all experience overwhelming feelings of stress, low mood and anxiety - emotions that are not always understood by our close friends and family . Counselling can help you through the process of talking about your feelings and emotions. I can help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes, and offer space and time for you to speak about issues concerning you. I am an accredited therapeutic counsellor offering a non judgemental, safe and confidential space to work through your issues at your own pace and help you to find your own solutions to the difficulties you are facing.

We help children, adolescents and adults with a range of mental health struggles. Our practice is patient focused so at all times their needs and recovery is at the centre of our work, ensuring positive outcomes for them.

Are you anxious/depressed/stressed/unhappy? Maybe you know the issue and don't want to feel this way any more? Even if you don't exactly know what is wrong, we will work with you to find out the cause so that you can live a happier, more contented life. We aim to get to the root of the problem so that the change is permanent. If you haven't had counselling before, or feel nervous about it, please call me for an informal chat. Counselling can be (and often is) a life changing experience. We suggest a 1st session, by the end of which you will know if you want to carry on. If you are a couple we have a specialist. Feel free to call.

I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist specialising in physical health conditions. If you are finding aspects of life challenging due to living with a health condition or you are supporting a loved one living with a health condition, I may be able to support you. Starting therapy can feel rather daunting. This is why I offer a warm and compassionate approach in working with your difficulties together. I offer brief and targeted therapy focused on developing coping skills to enable you to live a meaningful life alongside the health condition. I can also support you with your wellbeing if you do not live with a health condition.

If you are searching for a safe space to be with what is around for you right now, I can help you. You may be feeling stuck, facing important life decisions. You may be struggling with a relationship. There might be a lot of pressure around. Perhaps you have lost a sense of who you are. Life might have lost a little direction. You may be facing an enforced or welcome change or transition in your life. Maybe you are looking for a little support with someone you can trust. Something might need healing. You are strong and capable and also there is a part needing some compassion and care.

Does something need to change in your life? Would it help to talk it through? Being 'heard' is crucial to our development and ability to validate ourselves as worthwhile human beings. I provide a non-judgemental counselling service in a safe environment to help you explore your concerns and gain control of your situation. As an integrative counsellor, I am able to draw from a range of theories to suit your needs as an individual. Through counselling, I can help you to understand yourself and as your self-awareness grows, provide you with the opportunity for positive change.

EXPLORE ~ EXPERIENCE ~ ENGAGE ~ EMPOWER How we feel can impact on our world significantly. Talking through thoughts and feelings at our own pace can be a helpful way to explore what may lie at the root of pain and difficulty. My endeavour as a PERSON CENTRED NATURE THERAPIST is to work alongside you in finding your way back to a space of balance and wellbeing within. PERSON CENTRED therapy is at the very core of how I work therapeutically and NATURE deepens and inspires that process. Combining these approaches can be a way to explore thoughts and feelings and facilitate healing.

I am a qualified counsellor for Children and Young People. I offer highly tailored, specialist therapy sessions for each of my clients, depending on their needs. I have completed my Master’s Degree in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapeutic Counselling at the University of Cambridge. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and hold Level 2 Professional Membership of the Association for Counselling and Therapy Online (ACTO). I am bound by the BACP Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions (www.bacp.co.uk) and the ACTO Code of Ethics (www.acto.org.uk) for my online work.

Through talking therapies we work together to understand and alleviate suffering. I believe therapy is a non-judgemental space for us to learn to balance acceptance and change. As everyone is different, we will work together to find out a therapeutic approach that suits you. I publish in peer-reviewed journals and present in international conferences regularly. I enjoy research and strive to keep up with latest research evidence.

Growing up has never been easy but perhaps due to the ever-changing circumstances, it is becoming even more difficult for children and young people with so many things they have to navigate or are exposed to. When children struggle emotionally, whether they are toddlers or teenagers, either their behaviour detoriate or unhealthy ways to deal with those strong emotions emerge. Either option can be scary and not many will be willing to talk about what is in their mind or is upsetting them.

Welcome. Finding yourself on here means you have taken that first, and most likely scary, step towards seeking counselling. You may be experiencing ongoing issues (of any kind) or an unsettled period in your life and are looking for a safe environment to talk about and understand what you are experiencing. I am a qualified person-centred counsellor, but more than that, I am someone with a wealth of life experiences behind me. I believe that the combination of my training and these life experiences have helped me become a person who can offer empathy and compassion to those facing challenges.

Reaching out for help and support can be a difficult first step to take. You may feel overwhelmed and need help knowing where to turn. At such a time it is important that you find the person that is right for you. I provide a safe, supportive, open and respectful space for you to talk confidentially without being judged and to explore what is troubling you. You do not have to do this alone. I can help and support you in managing what is happening for you there and in moving forwards from it. Managing issues such anxiety, depression, stress or insomnia can feel overwhelming, but you can make this happen.