Counselling | Eden Therapy Clinic

What is Counselling Therapy ?

Therapy, which is often called Counselling or Psychotherapy, offers a safe and confidential space to explore, with a suitably qualified professional, difficult personal issues, those causing emotional pain or any emotional crisis which may have arisen in your life. Therapy provides a non-judgemental listening space where you can feel supported and understood and it is based on the assumption that all of us have within ourselves the capacity to make changes to our own lives for the better.

Therapy is a journey of exploration taken by the therapist and the client together, in order to gain insight and self-awareness and to find a way forward with difficulties in our lives. It is about empowering ourselves to take control over our own lives for the better. Through an alliance with your therapist, one based on trust, respect and compassion, you can gain self-understanding and recognise patterns and connections you may not have seen previously.

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Therapy can teach you better mechanisms for coping with difficulty and promotes more healthy behaviours thus providing more satisfying relationships in your life. Among the goals of therapy is the promotion of psychological well-being, both individually and in relationship with others, through self-awareness, self-acceptance and self-compassion.

When Therapy Can Be Helpful

You frequently feel overwhelmed.
You feel a prolonged sense of helplessness and sadness.
Your problems do not seem to get better despite your efforts and with help from family and friends.
You are finding it difficult to carry out everyday activities: for example, you are unable to concentrate on your work, and your job performance is suffering as a result or you are finding it difficult to get through your normal working day.
You worry excessively, expect the worst or are constantly on edge.
Your actions are harmful to yourself or to others: for instance, you are drinking too much alcohol, abusing drugs or becoming overly argumentative and aggressive.
You are having difficulty coming to terms with a traumatic event or loss.
You are having relationship problems or are struggling to communicate with someone who is important to you.
You are struggling with any kind of obsessive or compulsive behaviours.

Our Counselling Services

Inner Child Healing Therapy

Inner child work is an approach to recognizing and healing childhood trauma. It recognizes that our behaviors as an adult stem from our childhood experiences. Inner child work focuses on addressing our unmet needs by reparenting ourselves. This kind of self-discovery helps us understand our behaviors, triggers, wants, and needs.

Anxiety

Anxiety is our body and mind's natural reaction to threat or danger. If you experience severe symptoms over time, you might have an anxiety disorder.

We all experience anxiety from time to time; it is often a normal response to stressful situations.

When you are in a challenging situation, your body releases hormones, such as adrenaline, which cause physical reactions in your body. This is known as the ‘fight or flight response’; it is your body’s way of ensuring you are alert and can respond to danger.

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Depression

Depression (major depressive disorder) is a common and serious medical illness that negatively affects how you feel, the way you think, and how you act. Fortunately, it is also treatable. Depression causes feelings of sadness and/or a loss of interest in activities you once enjoyed. It can lead to a variety of emotional and physical problems and can decrease your ability to function at work and at home.If you think you’re suffering from depression, the first thing to do is talk to someone. The most important thing is to deal with the problem. Please don’t ignore the depression or hope it goes away. If you visit a counselor or doctor, they can advise on the best treatment for you.

Anorexia - Eating Disorder

Anorexia is more than just about food and body image. It’s often linked to deeper struggles such as self-esteem, anxiety, or past trauma. It can affect both mental and physical health, and reaching out for support is important.

Bulimia - Eating Disorder

Bulimia isn’t about vanity or a lifestyle choice. It’s a serious mental health condition that can harm both physical and emotional wellbeing. With the right support, recovery is possible.

Addiction

Addiction is a disease with both physical and social causes and consequences. It is a chronic and progressive disease, but fortunately also treatable. The sooner you intervene in an addiction, the greater the chance of a quick and successful recovery.