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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

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)

Having trained in Stress Response Management for a number of years I offer clients sessions to connect body and mind and home training exercises.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a collaborative, practical and problem oriented approach to emotional problems whereby the client and therapist work together toward understanding difficulties in terms of the relationship between thoughts, feelings, body responses and behavior.

I offer one to one sessions. 50-55 minutes in lenght.

I specialise in alcohol dependency and have a wide range of skills suitable for this difficult problem. The medium-term goal of therapy is to achieve a year's sustained abstinence from alcohol and other drugs.