Positive Psychology Counselling in Dorchester

I help adults who are stuck move forward to live rich, full and meaningful lives. I primarily specialise in helping people who struggle with anxiety, depression or chronic health problems and/or disabilities. My collaborative approach focuses on your needs using a combination of Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Positive Psychology. This enables our work to address things that are difficult and painful, provide practical coping skills and help you tap into and pursue the things that make life joyful and meaningful for you. My key values are compassion, wisdom and authenticity. Talk to me to see if I can help you.

I coach busy people who want to live intentionally and with courage. Who want to spend their precious lives working and living in ways that 'feel right' and bring them joy, fulfilment and success. I can help you cut through competing demands and progress towards goals that really matter to you. I can help you unhook from fears or self-doubts that might be holding you back. I truly believe that everyone has this in them. In my 20 years working as a psychologist I have helped people from many walks of life including teachers, parents, academics, scientists, other psychologists and therapists. Email me for a free confidential chat.

I am passionate about giving people the opportunity to live the life they want to live, instead of being hampered by negative thought patterns, beliefs and behaviours. Being qualified as person-centred integrative counsellor I work in a relational, intuitive way, giving you a safe, confidential space to be heard and understood. I see my work as walking alongside with you through crises and self-exploration to help you discover your inner strengths, competence, resilience and joy.

Life can often be seen that we put the needs of others' before our own, therefore neglecting ourselves and experiencing difficult environments and emotions. I offer time for 'you' to explore your own needs and provide this by short or long term therapy, based on your emotional needs. As an integrative therapist, I invite clients to experience different ways of exploring personal experiences and create positive change to the challenges that are faced. The therapy I offer is a process that helps you restore your natural sense of harmony and balance.

Is anxiety, depression, or repeating patterns of unhelpful behaviour impacting you? Are you stuck in a pattern of negative thinking, struggling with managing emotions, finding it hard to live with a traumatic event or having work or relationship difficulties? If so, you would probably benefit from evidence-based therapy to learn new ways of coping and how to get your life back on track. I am a Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience specialising in the combination of Clinical and Positive Psychology for the treatment of complex mental health difficulties and may be able to help.

As a holistic and positive coaching psychologist I employ an integrated, mindful, heart-centred, person-centred and therapeutic approach rooted in positive psychology, cognitive behavioural coaching, somatic practice and inner child work. Leveraging knowledge in behaviour and coaching to help you understand and cultivate emotional and self-regulation, motivation, spiritual growth, self-compassion and healing. I utilising coaching frameworks and strengths to create a personal self-development plan, helping you rebuild your sense of self and find what you need within yourself to move in a direction that feels right for you.

I can help with various difficulties such as anxiety, depression, self-harm, addictions, low self-esteem, ADHD, narcissistic abuse, panic attacks, OCD, trauma, bereavement, PTSD, anger management, social anxiety, relationship issues, sexuality, disordered eating, body image, body appreciation, parenthood, abortion, career change, lack of motivation and many others. As an integrative therapist I use various therapeutic techniques such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Mindfulness-Based Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavioural Therapy (DBT),

When do we seek therapy? I guess when we feel overwhelmed, or sad, we worry, feel stagnant or confused, lonely, missing someone or something, we lost control through alcohol, food, shopping, or pills. Let's admit it: when we are unhappy. These signs of unhappiness are not "dead ends" though. There are challenges and at the same time opportunities for growth.

I am a seasoned Clinical Psychologist deeply committed to delivering quality mental health care. My credentials include being a registered Clinical Psychologist with the HCPC (UK) and holding registrations in Australia (AHPRA) and New Zealand (NZPB). I am also honoured to be a Chartered Psychologist (CPsychol) and an Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society (AFBPsS). As a clinical psychologist from Hong Kong with Cantonese as my first language, I bring a unique empathetic perspective and cultural sensitivity to my practice, helping individuals who have recently immigrated to the UK from Hong Kong.

Are you distrustful, fearful and overwhelmed by your own emotions and sensations? Do you wish you could eliminate them? Issues arising from trauma or early attachment may manifest in a number of ways including painful thoughts and memories, anxiety, depression, rage, physical pain and sensations (including unexplained physical symptoms, CFS, fibromyalgia and low energy). By viewing our thoughts, sensations, feelings and behaviours not as symptoms, but as 'parts' of us which are attempting to cope with life, we can learn about, and work with them in a compassionate and non-pathologising way.

I am a qualified integrative Child and Adult Counsellor and ADHD Coach As an ex-Detective working in the Child abuse team, I saw how childhood traumas can affect childhood through to adulthood. The lasting effects are life debilitating and can be crippling. I believe in working collaboratively with your mind, body and soul to bring your body back in alignment. Whether that's through talking therapies, or hypnotherapy.

Thank you for taking the time to view my profile and find out more about my experience as a therapist and how I practice.  If you, or someone you care about are struggling, and certain aspects of life are feeling overwhelming, reaching out for help is such an important first step. Many of us are affected by mental health issues at some point in life, through our own experiences, or somebody close to us. I am dedicated in helping you to better understand these difficulties and to provide you with the tools you need to achieve emotional wellbeing.

I am a warm, passionate, and trauma-informed Counsellor/Psychotherapist who offers a safe, supportive, and non-judgmental space to explore behavious, thoughts, feelings to gain insight into how your past may have impacted the present. I work integratively, so I draw on humanistic philosophies and practices, but also include some psychoeducation, CBT, parts work and mindfulness techniques. Whatever works best for you and your circumstances, together we can decide on a plan and periodically discuss progress, needs and goals as they develop.

Starting counselling can be a bit scary, but living with unresolved problems is probably much worse. I believe that conditions such as anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, and addictive behaviour signal that something is preventing us from thriving. Recognising something in your life that you want to change is the most crucial step. I offer sessions online and also face-to-face in both Bristol & London.

I support people dealing with the effects of trauma, whether from childhood or adult experiences. They often face challenges like anxiety, depression, or difficulties in relationships due to their past. Their needs include a safe and understanding space to explore these issues, along with effective strategies to manage emotional distress. Their goals are to heal from their trauma, develop resilience, and enhance their overall well-being. They seek therapy to overcome their past, gain a deeper understanding of themselves, and build a life where they can thrive beyond their experiences.