Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)

Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) is the term used to describe traumatic experiences before age 18 that can lead to negative, lifelong emotional and physical outcomes. When the stress of these adverse experiences is so severe or prolonged that a child is unable to process it, what should be a normal survival response becomes “toxic stress”. We can provide a safe space for you to explore and heal from any adverse childhood experiences and how they may be affecting you now.

Grief & Bereavement

People go through common stages of grief: Denial, numbness, and shock: Numbness is a normal reaction to a death or loss and should never be confused with "not caring.". This stage of grief helps protect us from experiencing the intensity of the loss. Working with a counsellor can help you process your thoughts and feelings you are experiencing and come to terms with your loss.

Anxiety

Anxiety affects us all at sometime in our lives and we manage this without it causing us problems. If anxiety has become regular in your life and is interfering in your daily activities then there are steps you can take top reduce this and gain control of your anxiety. Anxiety is not an illness, it is a bi product of our negative thoughts and feelings.

Relationship Counselling

The stress of daily life and lack of communication can have a huge effect on your relationship.  Relationship counselling can help you talk through your difficulties whether you attend as a couple or alone.

Depression

Depression is a title to cover many different things and can feel differently to all of us. Depression can be mild to moderate to severe and can impact in all arears of our lives, interfering in our daily tasks and causing us to lose interest in things that were once important to us.

Stress (work related)

“The adverse reaction people have to excessive pressure  or other types of demands placed upon them”

Stress is your body’s way of responding to any kind of demand or threat, as the body’s defenses kick into high gear in a rapid, automatic process known as the “fight-or-flight” reaction or the “stress response.” (The way our body tries to protect us!)

When working properly, it helps you stay focused, energetic, and alert. If you frequently find yourself feeling frazzled and overwhelmed, it’s time to take action to bring your nervous system back into balance. You can protect yourself—and improve how you think and feel—by learning how to recognize the signs and symptoms of chronic stress and taking steps to reduce its harmful effects.