Helping you to...lift the cloud of depression
Feeling down? Waking up exhausted? Lost the ability to enjoy life?
When you suffer from depression, it feels like nothing can ever help, and nothing will ever change… .
That is what depression does to your thinking. It makes you feel certain that you can never feel happy again. It drains the pleasure from things you used to enjoy, makes you see everything through grey-tinted glasses and eradicates hope and energy.
In short, depression is a parasite that feeds off your life.
But when you start to understand how depression works,
you gain power over it - and hope will start to sprout again.
The very first thing we will do in our session together is to ensure you understand why you are feeling this way. It has a lot to do with the levels of stress you are currently experiencing, which leads to physical as well as mental exhaustion.
In the following sessions, we will work together to:
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reduce the amount of worrying and introspection you are doing
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resolve any practical problems that are causing you stress
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work on any relationship difficulties you may be having
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help you balance your thinking so you are not plagued by negative thoughts
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and, as you are starting to feel better, gradually introduce elements to your life that will protect you from becoming depressed again
"A depressed brain is a stressed brain"
A unique approach
Due to the personal nature of therapy, it's difficult to prescribe simply a "one size fits all" approach for a specific issue. My approach involves a blend of various therapy techniques, tailored specifically to provide you with the support and guidance that I feel would benefit you.
If you have any questions about the modalities mentioned below, please don't hesitate to get in touch.
FRAMEWORKS & MODALITIES:
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What can I expect to invest?After the free consultation, every session* (including the longer introduction) is charged at £115 (€135), or £103.50 if you commit to 5 sessions at once (£517.50 / €675). My sessions tend to take between 1h - 1h30 and you will receive an email afterwards recapping what we discussed and agreed, as well as a copy of the recording if there is one. What you will also be investing in is time, attention and the intention to better your state of wellbeing. The attitude you bring to the treatment is enormously important. A client/therapist relationship is fundamentally collaborative: we work together to help you make the changes you would like to see in your life. The more positive and motivated you are, and the more time you invest outside the therapy room implementing what we discussed, the quicker you will feel the results. Your role in this process is more vital than mine, I am just your guide in this process. * Be aware if you are surfing around to compare prices that a typical ‘therapy hour’ lasts only 50 minutes elsewhere.
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What payment methods do you accept?Payment can be made by bank transfer: Payments in Pounds Sterling can be made out to Teal Therapy Mettle Sort Code 23-69-72 Account No. 27285364 Payments in Euros can be made out to Anneleen De Clercq KBC IBAN: BE83 7360 2785 3515
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Do you offer payment plans?If you are a student, on a low income or in difficult circumstances we can come to an arrangement, please get in touch to discuss.
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Can I pay using private medical healthcare?An increasing number of private medical insurers and Private Health Cash Plans in the UK cover hypnotherapy so it is worth checking whether it is included in your plan. Those which do will usually recognise CNHC registration for reimbursement, of which I am a member. Always check with your insurance provider first as specific levels of coverage and annual limits may apply.
"If you are depressed and anxious, you're not weak and you're not crazy,
you're a human being with unmet needs"
--- Johann Hari