My Mental Health Journey

I'm starting to write this from a place I never thought I'd be. Physically and Mentally. Currently travelling around the South of Thailand with a friend and doing things I never imagined whilst taking some time off from a job I love.

How did I get here?

It's been a rollercoaster for sure. About 12 years ago my whole life came crashing down in what felt like minutes. From childhood trauma, bullying , abuse.
Starting from when it all went downhill at 13 years old being diagnosed with Anxiety & Depression, big words with no idea what they meant. I thought I was broken and this was my life forever. I was stuck, I'd seen every type of therapist over the period of 7 years out there, or so I thought and just felt like I was drowning with no way out. This led to self harm, unhealthy behaviours and multiple suicide attempts. After being home schooled by Hospital and Outreach for a while, I ended up going to college to do Health and Social Care and this was just the start! I met some lifelong amazing friends who helped me start my recovery journey, alongside the few friends who'd stuck around from younger, taking the time and patience to help me in anyway they could. I decided then I wanted to work in Mental Health with young people. It wasn't all up from here, I still had set backs, got into abusive nasty relationships, had my doubts, nearly gave up and experienced two huge losses of grandparents.

Can mental health improve?

My Dad heard about a different therapy on the radio, he told me about it and to be honest I was hesitant. But, after he'd tried it and I had seen the results I plucked up the courage to give it a go. The therapy in question is known as EMDR & Hypnotherapy. Wow. My life was saved. I started living again but my journey wasn't over yet.

I worked in hospitality whilst I continued education and my personal journey. Where I met some more amazing friends. I did a couple years of counselling training and I enjoyed these but I always felt I didn't belong there. It all came to halt as my last course was cancelled. I met with someone and she told me to think outside of the box. I had no idea what this meant until in came my Dad and told me the trainer for the Hypnotherapy and EMDR had one space left for his next course. Something inside me answered 'Sign me up' and that's exactly what I did. I remember the first day of my course, I was anxious but I walked in anyway, sat down and met everyone. I felt a part of something and I loved every minute of the courses! It took me on an even deeper journey, facing things I had avoided and pushed down for years.

Can EMDR and Hypnotherapy help you?

So, what if I told you I can help take away the emotions attached to years worth of trauma? Give you the freedom to start living to your fullest potential. Give me a call today and let's break those cycles together.