Life can be hard sometimes. It doesn't mean you can't enjoy it!

Psychotherapy, Counselling and Hypnotherapy to help you move past difficulties and start to live a more fulfilling life!

WELCOME

Thank you for visiting my website. If you arrived at my page, you may find yourself in pain (physical or psychological), distress or just have a feeling of being ‘stuck’. I am glad you have taken the first step towards changing your life for the better.

Sometimes just talking about our problems or saying the words out loud can help us make sense of what is happening and help alleviate some of the pain. Other times, more intervention is needed for example, when we need to change behaviours or beliefs that impact our lives negatively.

However, finding a therapist that you feel comfortable with can be overwhelming. That is why I offer a free telephone consultation so you can find out more about who I am and how I work before you commit to a session.

Whatever your concern is – I am here to help.

Andrea Owen

Hi, my name is Andrea Owen.

I am a UKCP registered psychotherapist and clinical hypnotherapist providing an ethical, professional and confidential service that is fully insured.

I don’t yet know what your concern is but I do know that life challenges can easily make you lose hope and feel powerless. I have been there! But I have also bounced back and can say that my life today is not perfect, but it is a million miles away from where it used to be. I know you can bounce back too and in a near future you will be able to look back and be proud of the person you have become.

So why not give yourself a chance to find out how your life can change? Whatever your situation, I am here to listen without judgement and provide support and solutions that are tailored to your personal needs.

How May I Help You?

Whether you are looking to be truly heard (perhaps for the first time) and unpick some of your concerns, or find ways to deal with deeply ingrained issues or behaviours, I am here to help.

What is Psychotherapy and how can it help me?

Psychotherapy, also known as talk therapy, involves talking to a therapist with the aim to understanding difficult thoughts, feelings, emotions or behaviours. Talking to someone is simple right? We do numerous times every day! But do you feel that what you communicate is truly heard? Do you feel free to express all your thoughts and feelings without feeling judged? That is what psychotherapy can offer – a safe space for you to explore and resolve the issues that are affecting your ability to enjoy life.

Psychotherapy can be a transformative journey, that can help you navigate anxiety, depression, or any challenges you may be experiencing. Through therapy, you will gain invaluable insights into your behaviours and develop effective coping strategies for your life’s challenges. It can help you improve relationships, learn to communicate better, resolve past hurts, and set healthy boundaries. Therapy can also boost self-esteem, self-confidence and give you a more positive outlook on life.

What is hypnotherapy?

Put simply, hypnotherapy is the use of hypnosis to enhance therapeutic intervention.

Imagine that you are in a lot of pain and require pain relief. You can either ask for a pill and wait for it to take effect or get an injection directly into your nerve system and receive immediate relief. Hypnotherapy works in a similar way. People experiencing mental distress can seek the help of a hypnotherapist to alleviate physical and psychological pain. The use of hypnosis in therapy allows you to overpass your critical thinking/mind and receive the benefits of therapy directly into your unconscious mind. This allows you to tap into your existing, usually unknown, resources at an unconscious level . This means that results can usually be achieved quickly and with less conscious effort.

What is hypnosis?

Have you ever lost yourself in a movie where you completely forgot about your surroundings for the duration of the film? Or drove somewhere and when you arrived you couldn’t remember how you got there? Well, you were hypnotised. Hypnosis is an altered state of mind that we experience every day and can be induced by relaxation or deep focus and awareness that allows you to overpass your critical thinking mind.

The mental processes which can occur in this state, when appropriately utilised, are generally far more flexible and potentially far more powerful in effecting change than those we can achieve in most everyday states of active conscious awareness such as relying on will power. This state can be tailored to your own own preferences, depending on the problem and your personal needs.

What type of therapy do I need?

Choosing a therapeutic approach depends on your personal needs and preferences. Hypnotherapy can be a very pleasant and relaxing experience as it utilises deep relaxation and focused attention to address subconscious patterns. It is effective for issues like anxiety, phobias, and deep-rooted limiting or negative behaviours. It is ideal for those open to alternative approaches and seeking rapid change.

Psychotherapy, including cognitive-behavioural therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, and other frameworks, provides a more traditional approach, focusing on talk therapy to explore thoughts, feelings, and behaviours and the patterns you created as ways to cope with life and its challenges. It is suitable for you if you need in-depth exploration of your issues, long-term support, and/or prefer a structured approached.

The good news is that as an integrative therapist, I will work with you to tailor the approach that is most suitable to match your needs and preferences. We will work together to ensure that your issues are resolved effectively, in a timely manner and provide you with lasting changes.

So, if you are ready to embark in this exciting journey just click the button below.