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"This world is so full of people talking at us. Telling us how to
be better, get better, feel
better, look better, to make more, say more, be more but what if
there's another way?"
I am highly skilled at enabling clarity and can help you to embrace
your emotions, connecting to the resources you have. During your
therapy, we will endeavour to work in the present moment, helping
you to gain a better understanding of why you feel the way you do. I
strongly believe you are the expert in your life and as such I do
not use an analytical or diagnostic approach.
We will work with embodiment, practicing checking in with how
emotions feel in your body. You will have the opportunity to
discover the best way for you to ground yourself in the present
moment and develop your own unique self-care strategies.
Working this way, my clients have been able to reduce anxiety,
decrease stress, move through their fears and feelings of being
overwhelmed. Together, we can work to bring
balance to your life, move through your suffering and ease your
pain.
Online therapy is an excellent way
to access counselling from the comfort of your own home,
in a way and at a time that is convenient for you. Your
options are:
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Video calling ensures
face to face communication and the ability for you
to work with me no matter where you are located
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Audio-only therapy can
be great if video isn't comfortable for you
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I
also offer messenger and email-based therapy, if talking
feels too much right now
I will create a space for you to see you, to hear you and to connect
to your wisdom instead of seeking it from outside of yourself.
Listening with honesty and I will help you hear you. We will work
together to build a healing space which is safe, consistent and with
strong boundaries. When you feel heard, accepted, understood and
witnessed, you can come to really know you are enough. We will
rebuild your trust in yourself and soon you will not ‘need’ therapy
or anyone to help you fix what feels broken in your life. You will
feel reconnected to your intuition and trust in your sense of what
you want and need.
I totally believe in person-centred counselling, for me this model
will always underpin my practice. I am a trauma-informed
practitioner, meaning I have a deep understanding of the impact
traumatic experiences can have on a person’s life and functioning. I
actively work on creating a safe therapeutic environment for each
individual. I am committed to the on-going work of anti-racism in
myself, my work, and my community. I aspire to understand that each
person I work with, and myself as a therapist, lives within the
larger context of our communities and cultures.
I prioritise working from a place of integrity and with my own
vulnerability. I feel this creates balance and allows a sincere
connection between myself and clients. As a member of the
professional governing body, the BACP, I am committed to their code
of ethics and have regular supervision as part of this.
I also engage in my own personal therapy to work on my shadow self.
I am passionate about the benefits of therapy and self-discovery,
so it is natural for me to continue my own journey. I also feel this
has huge benefits for my clients too, assisting me in offering safe,
clear space for you at all times.
It’s a privilege to be able to work this way and I hope to hear from
you soon and support you in your journey. For more information about
my services please check out my website
www.helentravis.com
or you can drop me an email
helen@helentravis.com
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