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I specialise in the area of panic attacks and anxiety. I will see you and assess where you are in relation to panic and anxiety.  Some patients just want the skills to help them manage the awful symptoms but in my experience you need to find the underlying cause.  Its always there, hidden in the symptoms of the panic and it is like fingerprints unique to each individual. therapy is two fold one,to help you manage the symptoms and two to find the cause.  Loss almost always sits somewhere in what makes patients suffer panic and anxiety. My area of interest is in area od death anxiety. Ihave a lot of experience with relationship difficulties and eating disorders. 

I see couples and have a lot of experience in this area.  I see both of you together provided your partner is in agreement. The first session looks at the presenting problem as each person sees it, your perspective may be very different from your partners. trying to understand each other is an important first step learning to listen and having a safe space to explore problems without them getting out of hand or just becomming the same revolving argument.  The hope is always to repair the relationship but if this is impossible the therapy can give a safe place to discuss separating.  

“If you are currently trying to lose weight, then do your mind and body a favour and throw away the weighing scales. It’s not empowering and it does not create motivation and it does not keep you on track. In fact it makes you a prisoner in your own body. Instead lets Reshape your mind and you will naturally reshape your body. Hypnosis is the ideal tool with which to change the shape of your mind and body. Hypnosis Uses your emotional intelligence. It enables you to derive pleasure from eating less. With the help of your hypnotherapy programme you will be amazed at the ease with which you lose weight. My hypnotic suggestions will help you to derive pleasure from eating less food. With this programme you are encouraged to reduce the quantity of everything, but to cut out nothing. In other word you can still have your treats, just not as often. During your 12 week programme you will learn how to respond to hunger signals and begin to understand the difference between ‘needing food’ and ‘wanting to Eat’. There is no avoiding the fact that exercise is a vital part of losing weight. I will teach you how to have a naturally motivated ability to perform regular gentle fitness which will fit into your busy life. Remember YOU DO NOT NEED STRONG WILLPOWER Willpower (or conscious determination) is one thing, but because it only uses one part of the mind, its effects are all temporary. Hypnosis operates at the sub-conscious level and uses all of your senses, which is the very foundation of emotional intelligence. This allows you to lose your unwanted weight without dieting and stop obsessing about food.

Addiction Counselling & Psychotherapy Addictions come in number of guises, but can take a serious toll on physical and psychological health. Symptoms of addictions may include depression, panic attacks, sleep disturbance, obsessive-compulsive traits, deteriorating relationships and poor work performance. Many people with addictions consider their behaviour to be a craving, dependence or bad habit. If your day to day functioning or health is affected, or if the behaviour takes up a large amount of time or money, then you may benefit from addiction counselling and psychotherapy. What is Addiction Counselling, Psychotherapy & Psychiatry? Addiction counsellors can help you identify whether you have an addiction and may suggest a course of counselling sessions to help overcome your addiction. If serious, you may also need to meet with a consultant psychiatrist to diagnose, monitor and treat any mental health issues. Addiction psychiatrists may also be able to refer you to a rehabilitation centre if a residential stay is indicated. What are the Benefits of Addiction Counselling? •Understanding the root causes of your addiction.  •Examine the thoughts, feelings and behaviours that contribute to addiction.  •Gain self-understanding and insight, including identifying triggers.  •Devise tailor-made ways of handling withdrawal symptoms. •Develop strategies to cope with trigger situations. •Acquire techniques and tools that are applicable for the long-term. Self-Help Reading for Addiction Counselling Treatment •Freedom from Addiction – Joe Griffin & Ivan Tyrrell (2005)

Stress can become a vicious cycle without the stress management techniques needed to manage it. The words “…But I can’t relax……”can become commonplace in a person’s life. In small amounts, stress can be tolerated. However, prolonged or intense stress levels can impact on our relationships, work performance, and lead to panic attacks and/or depression. Common symptoms can include irritability, lack of concentration, sleeping problems, negative thinking, changes in appetite, lack of motivation, loss of libido, social withdrawal and mood swings. Stress can also contribute to physical symptoms such as skin disorders, headaches, muscular tension, high blood pressure and other bodily aches and pains. Issues for Stress Counselling •Work Pressures •Family Stresses •Relationship Worries •Difficulty Coping •Panic Attacks •Irritability •Physical Ailments •Constant Tension What is Stress Management Counselling & Psychotherapy? Engaging with therapy at Insight Matters can allow you to unburden yourself and gain a fresh mindset so that you can open up to learning new coping strategies. You discover and implement stress management approaches like: •time management •anger management •deep breathing •improving coping strategies •developing a more positive mindset •balanced life approaches •dealing with burnout •anxiety reduction •using guided imagery to reduce stress •managing work stress •mindfulness •relaxation techniques •work-life balance When stress reactions decrease our quality of life, psychotherapy can help us to make serious changes in order to live in a happier and more effective way. When we frequently respond to stress with anxiety, fear, anger or depression, time is spent exploring these initial reactions as part of the process. Stress management psychother

Psychotherapy and counselling gives you a regular time to think and talk about the issues, which are stopping you from living a happier and fuller life. This is carried out in a confidential, safe and non-judgemental space. You and the therapist will explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours that may be causing emotional and physical distress. Together you will discover new healthier ways of coping and letting go of past experiences, enabling you to move forward with your life.  At Insight Matters we are committed to providing services built on the highest ethical standards, care and respect for our clients. FAQs: Can psychotherapy or counselling help me? Psychotherapy has helped many people deal with mental or emotional distress, which can be experienced in many ways including: •Anxiety or an inability to cope or concentrate •Inability to deal with stress or recover from stressful situations •Lack of confidence or excessive shyness •Feelings of depression, sadness, grief or emptiness •Extreme mood swings •Difficulty making or sustaining relationships, or repeatedly becoming involved in unsatisfying or destructive relationships •Sexual problems •Difficulties in coming to terms with losses such as bereavement, divorce or loss of employment •Exploring Sexuality (LGBTQ) •Questioning gender identity •Eating disorders •Suicidal thoughts, effects of suicide and self-harm •Obsessive behaviour •Panic attacks and phobia •Addiction Therapy works best when a collaborative relationship is formed between therapist and client. When you see a psychotherapist or counsellor you get to learn more about yourself and how your mind and body works and the relationship between your beliefs and thoughts and how you feel and behave.

Personal therapy is a way in which an individual can address any issue in their lives that is causing them distress. Each person, in their own unique way, has the potential to overcome their present difficulties. Working regularly with a trained therapist in a safe and non judgmental environment can provide a setting in which someone  can engage constructively with their struggle and discover a more creative way of living with less emotional baggage to hold them back.

What is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy? Cognitive Behavioural Therapy has been the most widely researched therapy. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a type of therapy that involves addressing a person’s problematic thinking styles and behaviors. It is based on the idea that how we think (cognition), how we feel (emotion), and how we act (behaviour) all interact together. Specifically, our thoughts determine our feelings and our behavior. Therefore, negative thoughts can cause us distress and result in problems. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy helps people to develop alternative viewpoints in order to tackle their problems. Developing alternative viewpoints is the cornerstone of the CBT principle that there is always more than one way of seeing things and therefore a person chooses their own viewpoint. This type of therapy has been found to be helpful in: AnxietyPanic attackDepressionAcrophobia and other phobiasSocial phobiasBulimiaObsessive compulsive disorderPost traumatic stress disorderStressRelationship problems When we change the way we think for the better, this in turn, contributes to how we view and react to situations around us. It also helps to bring new clarity of thought to help make better decisions for ourselves and others.

Psychotherapy and counselling practice offering integrative therapeutic services