Counselling in Southampton

Als Kinder-und- Jugendtherapeut biete ich psychologische Beratung und Therapie fuer Kinder, Jugendliche und Eltern an. Es gibt immer Zeiten im Leben, wo nicht alles so ganz nach Plan laeuft und sowohl wir, als auch unsere Kinder koennen dann davon profitieren, wenn Unterstuetzung zur Hand ist, die eine andere Perspekitve anbietet. Schul-und Examensstress, Bullying, Selbstbewusstseinsprobleme, Essprobleme, Lernschwierigkeiten, Depressionen, Konzentrationsstoerungen und dissoziales oder provokatives Verhalten sind bei unseren Kindern oft ein Symptom fuer tieferliegende Probleme, denen ich in meiner Behandlung auf den Grund gehe.

Ich arbeite seit 2002 als akkreditierte österreichische Lebens- und Sozialberaterin / Psychologische Beratung mit Spezialisierung in Systemischer Therapie und Neurolinguistischer Programmierung. Heutzutage haben wir alle mit enormen Stress sowie finanziellen und persönlichen Problemen zu kämpfen. Egal ob als Geschäftsinhaber/in oder als Elternteil, ob als Künstler/in oder als Angestellte/r mit zu viel Verantwortung. Mit einem ausgebildeten und unvoreingenommenen Fachmann über Ihre Sorgen und Ihre Lebenslage zu sprechen kann Ihre Situation permanent verbessern.

Das Wichtigste zuerst: Ich wünsche Dir und allen die Dir nahestehen während dieser außergewöhnlichen Zeit von Herzen alles Gute. Ich wünsche es jedem Menschen. Als ausgebildete Diplom-Psychologin (Universität Hamburg) hatte ich das Glück unter Professor Dr. Reinhard Tausch zu studieren. Ergebnisse meiner Diplom-Arbeit zum Thema 'Lebenssinn' zitierte er z.B. in seinem Buch: 'Hilfen bei Stress und Belastung'. Ich biete Gesprächspsychotherapie an, wobei ich mitunter hilfreiche Ansätze von anderen Therapien integriere. Ziel ist für mich Dich derart zu begleiten, daß Du Dir klarer bist über das was für Dich am Besten ist.

I work with a wide range of issues, including but not limited to anxiety, depression, insomnia, OCD, addictions, PTSD, phobias and issues around self-esteem. I invite clients to shape and set goals (these are often added to!) and we work together to reach them. Sometimes problems have gone on for years; sometimes they are new and acute. In both cases they can be resolved: clients move towards a life that is fulfilling, meaningful and happy. In the past year I have helped children, young people and adults, whose ages range from 10 to 85 years. Every session, from the very first, focuses on gaining understanding and making progress.

I’m a creative arts psychotherapist specialising in anxiety, stress and trauma. If you are constantly on the go and on edge, and experiencing a sense of dread and worry, irritability, addictive behaviours, difficulties in relationships and poor sleep, you will know that anxiety, stress and the impacts of trauma can rob you of energy, motivation and joy. Therapy can help you untangle the knot of past and present experiences that may be contributing to your symptoms, and gain a more centred and optimistic sense of yourself.

Do you feel anxious...overwhelmed… exhausted… stuck… wanting to run… scared… angry… or numb? Do you feel in need of a space, free of judgement, warm and compassionate, where you can make sense of your emotions and regain control of your life? I would like to provide this space to you. Alongside practicing as a counsellor I have worked now for over 3 years in a Lifestyle Coaching Project funded by the NHS, supporting clients who struggled to improve their physical and mental health. People often find themselves in a vicious cycle, trying to follow the advice given to them. When it doesn't work they feel like a failure.

I offer a space for peace and reflection, helping to understand how the way we react to what life throws at us can make things even harder. I offer individual counselling using Mindfulness-based Therapy, combining Western approaches to psychotherapy with the wisdom and awareness of Buddhism. You may feel anxious, or depressed, you may be affected by psychosexual issues, by grief and bereavement, living with illness, especially HIV/AIDS, or caring for a loved one with a mental health problem. You may be going through problems coming from your multicultural background, having identity issues and trouble at reintegration.

Are you currently impacted by anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, phobia, addiction, overeating, grief , or anger ? Are you feeling stressed, overwhelmed, hopeless or living in fear and anxiety ? Are you struggling to deal with family members ? Would you like support with life transitions, career choices or relationship issues ?

Welcome! I am an experienced Psychotherapist, Counsellor and Art psychotherapist. You may suffer from anxiety or depression or feel unsure about how to deal with relationship difficulties, separation , identity issues, bereavement ,mental health or addiction problems. You may feel stuck in certain patterns that you may wish to change and need support with. Making contact with people may feel difficult or you have low self confidence; the pandemic may have contributed to feelings of isolation and questioning one's future and purpose in life. In these situations it helps to express either verbally or through doing art your feelings.

Feeling disconnected from your partner? Is your communication off? Too many arguments? Relationship feels too hard to maintain? Can't trust your partner? Feeling alone within your relationship? Not on the same page (anymore)?

I offer a balanced set of approaches that I can apply to suit your needs. Some people are better helped with insights into their patterns; others may need more skills and again others may feel they do everything right yet they are still unhappy. I strongly believe in trying out new behaviour, as this creates the biggest shifts and minimizes relapse. I integrate lifestyle factors such as nutrition when necessary. When the chemicals aren't right, talking isn't going to lift your mood. We will always explore the source of your issues, relating it to your system, so as to radically release and uproot it and make change more effortless.

Are you looking for someone to talk to but wonder what it will be like to tell someone you don't know about things that worry you and possibly cause you anxiety? Are you wondering about your relationships, about the dynamics, the love you feel or do not feel, trust and safety?I promise that within the safe and confidential boundaries of a therapeutic encounter I offer the opportunity to discuss and explore your feelings and help raise awareness of what it means to be 'you', both within relationships and on your own.

I am a Counselling Psychologist and trained EMDR therapist, accredited by the Health and Care Professionals Council (HCPC), and registered with the British Psychological Society (BPS). I split my time working in private practice in northwest London and the NHS providing therapy to employees affected by traumatic experiences and patients living with persistent physical health conditions, e.g. cancer. cardiac disease, and persistent pain.

We understand that life can be challenging sometimes. With its setbacks, traumas, failings and tragedies our life experiences can impact us in several ways. Counselling provides a safe and confidential place where our lived experiences can be explored to provide greater understanding and insight into who we are as individuals. ​ True strength is not just determined by one’s ability to win or succeed but rather the capacity to persevere through hardships. Knowing that difficult periods or disappointments in life are finite but hope is infinite, will empower one toward their therapy goals.

Does life feel like its getting on top of you? Could you benefit from a place to take some time-out? At certain times we all experience difficulties and doubt, go through life transitions (career change, divorce, new relationship, mid-life crisis) or discover patterns in our lives that are un-supportive. Seeing a counsellor or psychotherapist can help you face these challenges and turn them into an opportunity for personal growth.

All of us can encounter moments in our lives where our habitual ways of doing things don’t seem to work any longer and we get stuck. Counselling can help working through these difficulties, by becoming aware of what we do and how we do it and whether our ways of thinking or doing things are helpful or not. This awareness is the foundation for change and together we can find new perspectives and kinder ways of engaging with yourself, that enable you to experiment with a wider variety of choices and support you leading a happier and more satisfying life.

I have an integrative approach, which means I draw on different styles of therapy and respond to your personal process. That can look like creating change when something feels amiss; uncovering what is underneath when you are feeling stuck or locked into repetitive patterns; exploration and reflection for when you are feeling confused or want to make sense of your experiences; and working with possibilities and finding new motivation, for when you want to focus on growth and strengths. I like to equip you with agency over your own development and share context as to how therapy works.

I am a Clinical Psychologist with 15 years of experience working with people struggling with complex life & emotional difficulties. Through building a trusting relationship, I aim to sit alongside my clients & empower them in their journeys towards getting to know themselves better, understanding their difficulties, and compassionately making change. I centre compassion and non-judgement in my work, integrating ideas borrowed from Narrative Therapy (NT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Analytic Therapy (CAT) and body work.