Self Esteem Counselling in Bodmin

Is life overwhelming and you need to talk to someone? Maybe you need help to develop coping strategies for your anxiety? Whatever challenges you are are facing, I offer a confidential and supportive space to explore your feelings. Being heard and seen in this space, without judgement can be deeply healing. I won't give advice but I won't sit and say nothing either. Instead, I will ask questions and offer other perspectives, enabling you to consider your troubles in depth, and giving you an opportunity to explore what you can do to move forward. I can also suggest ways to help manage panic attacks, and feelings of anxiety and anger.

Do worries keep you up at night? Do you get churned up by upsetting memories? Do you feel so sad and tired that all you want to do is stay in bed? Do you feel different, isolated, with no one to understand you? Do you often give up on your needs because someone else’s seem more important? How would your life be different if you felt calmer, more energised, happier in relationships or okay with treating yourself with the same care as you do others? It may be hard to believe that change is possible, but with the right help, it is. As your counsellor, I'm here to listen, support, and cheer you on your journey to a more fulfilling life.

It can be hard to reach out for professional support. Counselling Connection has designed its service to connect you to a small team of qualified therapists who may work in different ways but all have the same goal: to support you on your journey. If you don't "click" with the first counsellor you see, you are encouraged to meet with another member of our team so that you don't have to go back to square one in your search for a counsellor.

We are all unique and walk our own paths through the beauty and difficulties of life. We all see and experience things through a unique lens and all emotions within that are important and valid. I welcome all emotions and will hold space for you to explore them safely. It is brave to look inwards and I feel passionately about providing a safe, empathetic space for you to do so.

I offer short and long term therapy for young people and adults experiencing a range of emotional and psychological difficulties such as family and relationship dynamics, stress and anxiety, grief and loss, chronic pain, life transitions and historic trauma. You may be feeling stuck in familiar patterns which make you feel vulnerable, afraid or alone causing feelings of emotional overwhelm and confusion without resources to help you cope with daily life. I understand we consider therapy when it feels no longer possible to resolve difficulties and life challenges alone. With warmth, kindness and curiosity, I am here to help.

I specialise in: ADHD-Diagnosed-Undiagnosed-Combined-hyperactive- Inattentive ARFID-Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. Are you struggling with everyday life? Maybe you feel low, anxious or are suffering from depression. Perhaps you are experiencing relationship issues, problems at work, bullying or struggling with eating. Maybe you just want someone to talk to in a non judgemental environment? If this sounds like you then don't worry, you are not alone. Now could be the time to make a change, to take a positive step forward and create a better future, a better you.

Seeking psychological therapy can be a daunting process with so many options. I offer a non-judgmental, evidence-based therapy space for adults experiencing a range of mental health difficulties. Please do get in touch for a free consultation to decide if I can support you in your journey.

Throughout our lives we may encounter challenging experiences. We may feel lost and lack the guidance and clarity to assist in making difficult choices. We may struggle to deal with the affliction of loss or bereavement. We may find it difficult to understand the sensations and emotions attached to trauma and relational conflicts. We may be unsure of our identity and how we fit within the world.

I work with a range of clients, who all share a wish to change something in their lives or explore behaviours that trouble them,. Bereavement and loss, depression, addictions, relationship issues, stress and anxiety, more acute mental health issues, ADHD and personal development.

I am qualified and experienced therapist with 10+ years’ experience working in the industry. I have a Ph.D. in Family Therapy, I am a Member of the UK Council for Psychotherapy, the Association for Family Therapy as well as a Clinical Member of the American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy. My therapeutic approach is always strengths-based; I believe people and situations are deeply interconnected, and this is the way I approach all of the work I do with my clients. I really take the time to get to know my clients so that I can offer tailored solutions to their issues.

If you find that words or language is a barrier to understanding yourself and your challenges then music therapy is for you. Being playful with instruments can seem daunting, but you do not need any particular skill and I will help support you in building your confidence to explore and create in a way that helps you gain insight into your emotions and understanding of yourself.

I understand that seeking counselling for the first time can be daunting. Life can be overwhelming and difficult to make sense of on our own sometimes. Often people don't know where to go for support. Therapy can help you to explore your problems in a confidential and safe space without judgement. Through building a trusting and open relationship where you feel heard and understood I believe that we all have the potential to grow and heal.

A warm welcome to you! At Polkerris Counselling, in a confidential space just for you, we can take time out from the pressures of life to work things out at your own pace, whether you are facing a life crisis or bereavement, experiencing anxiety, stress or depression or perhaps just feeling something isn't quite right. As an integrative counsellor, I have a range of approaches and techniques to offer to meet the situation you have brought. Currently, I'm often working with new parents, would-be parents and bereaved parents helping them successfully cope with a major life transition with all its pressures, whatever they may be.