When worry, low mood, or overwhelming feelings take hold, it can feel like there’s no way out.
Together we can make a plan to reduce anxiety, reframe negative thought loops, and restore a sense of calm and hope. It's not as simple as breathing and countdowns sometimes. Sometimes its about finding that thing that brings purpose and belonging back into your life. We can work together to truly discover who you are, why these feelings are showing up for you and what that means. Emotional burdens and responsibilities can be crippling in our lives. We can't hide from them, but we can strengthen ourselves so that they no longer seem to carry the same weight.
This is where holistic counselling truly thrives. Identity is everything, and when we find ourselves in the wrong identity we feel it physically. We can't sleep, we feel fatigued, we feel sick. These are all commonalities when speaking to people who feel they have chosen the wrong path in their lives. Or feel that they are not living to their true potential or purpose.
When we know who we are the world is brighter. We feel energised. Knowing yourself fully is about understanding the whole picture. Not just the good parts. The parts we keep in shadow too.
If you have been feeling out of place in your own life, know that this is a normal chapter for most of us. It's where we learn. And when we learn we unlock the next chapters. Knowing we are strong enough for any struggles that may come.
At sanctuary we believe that anger has meaning, it manifests in response. We are solution focused which means we work to seek out what meaning anger has in your life. We then look at what we can use and what is no longer required. Hypnotherapy can help dependant on your initial assesment. We can also use physical therapies to attack the physical symptoms holding on to anger can cause.
Anger is not something you have to live with, it's something you have to understand and control
It can be difficult to come to terms with long-term illness, but it is possible to live a full and meaningful life. Sanctuary helps you shift your mindset, develop effective pain management strategies, and release the frustrations that often accompany chronic conditions. We can also look at hypnotherapy where many clients experience reduced pain perception and greater emotional resilience.
Have you gained and lost weight over and over again? Sanctuary can help you uncover the root causes of these repeating patterns so this time truly is the last time. We create new neural pathways that support healthier choices aligned with your long-term goals for vitality and well being. Hypnotherapy is also available for those deeply ingrained habits you can't seem to shake.
Those with body dysmorphia are welcome here. You will never find judgement or shame at Sanctuary, only solution focused help.
We are told that welcoming a new life into the mix is magical, rewarding and a gift. It certainly is. But we are not always told about the common feelings most new parents feel that don't fit within this narrative. Crushing sense of responsibilities, memory of trauma from birth, fear of decisions, overwhelming urge to create a safe space.
Again, these are common feelings yet they often make us feel like we are failing before we have even begun.
Sanctuary is a safe space where you can explore the changes in your life. You can also work at truly understanding what lies beneath these feelings and how you can use them as a stepping stone to becoming the parent you want to be without losing who you are.
Teenagers are welcome at Sanctuary. After an initial consultation we will be honest with you and talk you through your options.
We work in conjunction with other services as it is common through counselling that we will pinpoint target areas that need addressing. For example, loneliness and isolation are a common teen issue, as is frustration and anger management. If we target something where we feel you will benefit from another service we will recommend those that we trust and have personally visited.
Everything is done in collaboration. You will be a part of every step of your journey.
If you are struggling with a specific issue we can work with you to find a place you can both come together and begin to heal.
Conflicts are a normal part of life. We can grow from them or they can cause a rift. Sanctuary is here to help you find common ground.