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There's not a right or a wrong time to seek help. It all depends on you as an individual and if you are open to the idea and committing to action to make a change. There's also no pressure to continue therapy if you don't want to.  therapy in Norwich What is it like seeing me as your Counsellor/Therapist? It might feel strange at first as you are talking to a stranger. Although you may feel a bit unsure about where to start, don't worry, I am a warm and receptive person. I will not expect you to tell me 'everything' at once, though often people get carried away once started. So, I suggest, take your time and go at your pace. Therapy is not a racetrack to zoom along. We are in a professional working relationship that we agree together that include guidelines on communication, payment terms, expectations and that of privacy. Some people do find through the sessions with me that they are able to make changes rapidly, depending on the particular issue. I'll do my best to give you some expectations on timescales when we speak. Particularly when discussing hypnotherapy.   Considering what you want to change can make people remember some of the things they started out thinking and believing, that they have now outgrown. When we start evaluating the things we do, think and feel, we can come to an understanding of where we are stuck and get out of a rut, particularly if the behaviour or thinking is negative. Knowing what makes us fragile, makes us better human beings. No need to feel broken or lost. It is possible to rebuild ourselves and our dreams. One day at a time, finding the best therapist you can. Is there a right time to seek help from a hypnotherapist or counsellor? Maybe the time is now. Angie Giles Working online and also based at the Lanes Clinic, Norwich.   #therapy #counselling #change #anxiety #yourownpace #norwich #counsellor #hypnotherapy

A strong ‘sense of Self’ is how you perceive yourself, your characteristics and your identity. Why does this matter?  You will have based this on your personality, your relationships and your values (and that of your parents/ carers, if still in young adulthood). Sense of self - why it's important to develop this Some people will have strongly based their perception on what they do for work or the community and potentially for being admired or appreciated. Others on being a parent/ carer or sibling, for example. They may have a mix of more.  What about nagging 'self-doubts'?  There’s a direct correlation between having a noisy inner critic and a less-developed sense of self. The sort of things pleasers of people will be familiar with. Perhaps not confident in making decisions and constantly criticising oneself or facing confusion over what is best, all leading to low self-esteem. Taking small steps toward a healthy sense of self and using these self esteem tips from a counsellor, how about giving the following a try? Speak up with opinions  Build up small habits of saying what you believe in. E.g. in a work meeting, Speak up with an opinion on a subject of some interest to you. The likelihood is someone will gain from your input. What matters to you may matter to others. It builds confidence that your opinions count.  Take care of the plants by watering them OK, so maybe not literally, although perhaps you love gardening or house plants, so remember to include making time for the things that you enjoy.  That’s part of the rich tapestry of your sense of self. Try new things if you aren’t yet sure. eg, a gym session. Examine your thoughts Are they all negative? Can you challenge the negative self talk? Analyse what you are regularly saying to yourself and raise awareness of put downs or things that damage your self-esteem.  Work on your healing   Whether via therapy, self-help materials, being creative, doing things you love, making time to appreciate how far you’ve come despite any obstacles. You deserve to make your life fulfilling and that benefits from developing your sense of self. Get in touch if you would like to discover what you may gain through working on yourself through therapy. Angie Giles  Counselling and Coaching in Norwich, U.K. and online.  # Counselling # Counsellor  # coaching  # Norwich # Counsellingonline # counsellingNorwich #selfesteem  #confidence # senseofself # hypnotherapy

Mindfulness is often misunderstood: It’s not about having no thoughts, far from it, in fact a well-known author of therapeutic mindfulness practice, Dr Jon Kabat-Zinn, describes the process as ‘Paying attention in a particular kind of way, on purpose, in the present moment and non-judgementally’.  But how can you do that? One straightforward way to start doing that is by labelling. Mindfulness tips from a counsellor In order to help people manage stress, clients of mine learn to label their thoughts as an active process. Noticing the thoughts, sensations and feelings that arise. One way you can do this is to approach this is to say, for example, “heavy, worry, cool, siren, kitchen”. The idea is to recognise what happens and not to entertain a judgement or get caught up in a story or detail that may lead to unhelpful feelings. Identifying the temporary nature of the senses, thoughts and sensations as a means of training the mind. It is worth initially setting a few minutes aside to give this a go. Doing this won’t stop thoughts. It will help you see thoughts for what they are and that we are not our thoughts. They don’t need to control us.  This is just part of the process for integrating mindfulness in everyday life.  I offer supportive therapy to manage anxiety and stress related issues. Do get in touch if you want to know more and if you are interested in applying this skill as part of therapy.   #norwich #Therapy #mindfulness #counsellor #anxiety #mood #stress  ~ Angie Giles  Mindfulness can be helpful in applying it with psychotherapy