When we are experiencing emotional difficulties we can find it really challenging and overwhelming. We can lose sight of hope, positivity, and motivation. Anxiety, depression and life changing experiences can affect us at any time. Such difficulties can impact negatively on our relationships, work/life balance, and our overall mental health and general wellbeing.

Through the process of therapy I aim to instil hope. The focus of this process is to identify difficult thoughts that might alter your emotions.  Gaining insight into difficult past experiences can provide an understanding of what may trigger uncomfortable feelings in the present. 

We develop a therapeutic relationship and work together towards developing positive coping mechanisms, acceptance, resolve, self-compassion and hope for a positive and fulfilling future.

We are all different therefore I offer many techniques in my therapeutic practice from art psychotherapy, talking psychotherapy to walking and talking psychotherapy.

I use a person-centred approach, with assessment to identify the best therapeutic method to meet your specific needs.

Art psychotherapy can offer you a safe space to explore difficult thoughts, feelings, or experiences that you may struggle to find the right words for.  The process of art therapy enables people to address emotional issues that may be confusing or distressing, and impact on our day-to-day lives.  In this process we use art materials to create an image with the aim of providing a bridge between your internal and external worlds, which can be looked at together and explored in a safe and containing way.

You do not have to be good at art or have any previous experience

I help people who suffer with generalised anxiety; changes in mood, depression, anger, sadness, fear, guilt, or not understanding their own sense of self. Experiences of traumatic and life changing events such as physical or mental abuse, bereavement, relationship instability, and issues with identity. Some people may already have a diagnosis such as learning difficulties, personality disorder, bipolar, PTSD, autism or OCD.

Psychotherapy is not a quick fix or a sticking plaster.  Although there are different approaches to psychotherapy it takes time and compassion to build up enough trust to engage in therapy, especially if you have felt let down by another in a significant relationship.

A psychotherapeutic relationship can be a very positive and enriching experience, which enables you to gain a better understanding of what impacts on your emotions and how to cope.  Psychotherapy can also enhance your sense of self, confidence, resilience, self-worth and self-compassion. 

If you would like to know more please call me – I am here to listen
07587 440178
Or you can email me – info@sarahthorpearttherapy.co.uk