I started having person-centred therapy with Claire after reaching a crisis and feeling extremely low, hopeless and suicidal. I had previously had CBT and compassion-based therapy but felt like I didn't have the experience or tools in my "toolkit" to manage this particular phase in my life. I had lost perspective and could only focus on negative feelings or experiences.

The process required a great deal of self-reflection and was not quick, but by taking the time we were able to get to the bottom of the patterns of behaviour and sensations I was feeling. Claire walked along with me during the journey and made sure I kept perspective, stayed grounded and conscious of how I was feeling. We took this journey at my pace - some times spending a few sessions going around and around the same issue, and other times moving more quickly. Work was done not only in our weekly sessions but also by myself, setting habits, practices and support networks

Now, as I am leaving therapy I feel that I have interrogated the patterns of behaviours and experiences and feelings, and reached a "root cause" for myself. That has been really reassuring and means I feel that I have not only the tools but also the support mechanisms in place to continue to move forwards outside of counselling and to also keep myself safe and content. I feel that I am in a great position to keep perspective and look after myself outside of therapy.
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