Stress
Stress
Stress is the body’s natural response to a challenge or demand. Stress can leave you feeling overwhelmed, worried, or run down. While short term stress can be a good motivator, long term stress can have negative effects on your physical and mental health. Work stress, relationship issues, ill health, bereavement, life transitions can all contribute to increased levels of stress.
Clients feeling stressed on a daily basis, may experience physical, emotional and behavioural challenges. You may be having headaches, muscle tension, fatigue and stomach problems, perhaps feeling irritable, angry, anxious, overwhelmed or lacking in motivation. Changes in your appetite, sleep and wanting to withdraw, may be leading you to drink more alcohol or to use drugs in an effort to alleviate your symptoms of stress.
How I help clients who experience problematic Stress
I help clients to explore the root cause of their stress, particularly long term stress. When long term stress becomes the norm, it can be difficult to identify the initial stressor. Mindfulness, exercise, diet and getting enough sleep can all help to alleviate your experience of stress. I encourage clients to think about self care and setting boundaries. Connecting and sharing with others, can provide valuable support.
If this sounds familiar to your experience of Stress and you would like to access support, I’m here to help. Please contact me……
I was nervous before our first session as I didn’t know what to expect but you instantly put me at ease and made me feel supported. The techniques and theories you taught me have really helped me understand and manage my anxiety, and I continue to use these techniques and skills every day. Throughout our sessions you were understanding, compassionate, kind, and you challenged my way of thinking in a way that was supportive and encouraging. I can’t thank you enough for how quickly you were able to offer me help and how much my life has changed for the better.
a client seeking support for Anxiety. LB 2024
DO YOU CONNECT WITH ANY OF THE BELOW?
I can offer you qualified support with a range of needs. Such as...
- Anger Management
- Anxiety
- Bereavement & Loss
- Cancer & Recovery
- Chronic Illness
- Carers & Caring
- Depression & Post Natal Depression
- Life Transitions
- Low self esteem/confidence
- Relationship issues
- Separation & Divorce
- Retirement & Ageing
- Self harm
- Stress
- Trauma
- Suicide – Ideation, Risk & Prevention