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Some of the issues I can help with: *Bereavement *Anxiety & Depression *Loss of Meaning *Trauma *Fear *Relationships
I focus on nurturing a creative, active and interactive life journey which can prove tougher than we imagined. We may end up frustrated with what we do or don't do and find we do not feel fulfilled with how we spend our precious time. I believe we are all unique beings and as we may lose track of who we actually are the respite of therapy can shine a light on things and provide different perspectives. Furthermore there is a hidden gift in our life's struggles that has the potential to empower our future endeavours as we rediscover ourselves. At your Initial Consultation we will discuss your current issues and establish the focus of our work together should we decide to do so.
I am a Member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy.
An invisible bird flies over, but casts a quick shadow. What is the body? That shadow of a shadow
www.PsycheAndSynthesis.com Our Psyche once meant our Soul
During our Initial Consultation we get to know each other in the first instance and we will discuss your immediate needs. Some of the discussion will be around your issues and background. Then we'll talk about how I work and how we can work together to address your challenges. We will set clear tasks that we hold central to our work together. These tasks can change but will be discussed consciously as to make sure we continue with what we set out to do.
The course of our work may change according to your changing needs and circumstances. In that sense our work will be dynamic which I value greatly. Things may emerge both in your inner world and outer world. In my practice I find it continuously remarkable how listening and tending to our inner landscape impacts our experiences out in the world. Thus it is mostly in that order that I hold the focus of our work. Our inner Self is always present and is ultimately who we truly are.
Life can throw our balance out of kilter and sometimes it is just helpful to have someone to help you guide through the potential chaos and make sense of things in a more helpful and empowering way for your personal growth. This process is very gentle and often we encounter resistance to this positive change. Addressing this resistance is a large part of the work to be done. In essence, this resistance is information for us to wonder about. How is this serving me? Or, how is this not serving me?
It takes great courage to come to therapy and I am aware of the tough journey you may have had to get to this point. But I encourage you to talk to a few therapists and find someone that can positively encourage your healing journey. My warmest wishes to you.
My training: I have a strong connection with Embodied Work and I did a year long course, in Somatic Awareness, consisting of eight training weekends, which was facilitated by two licensed Somatic Experiencing practitioners who are also Psychosynthesis therapists. Somatic Experiencing was developed by trauma therapist Peter A. Levine. I have a Postgraduate Diploma in Psychosynthesis Psychology.
Psychosynthesis is a psychology that was developed by Italian Psychiatrist Roberto Assagioli throughout the 20th century. He therefore included all of the developments in other psychologies. The foundation of his theory was of a spiritual nature. This set him apart from Freud - who was his contemporary - in the very early days of psychoanalysis, in which Psychosynthesis is rooted nevertheless.
The spiritual aspect of Psychosynthesis is that the spiritual Self is recognised as an ontological phenomenon. In therapy the Self is reflected in the struggles of the personality. Deep within we know what it is that we need. But the distractions of life can obstruct us to make the most of life and take care of these fundamental needs.
Eleni helped me gain insight into my feelings and how I can observe my feelings in my body. I learned to recognise my feelings such as stress and anxiety, and how I can manage them. I found it remarkable how quickly she was able to guide our conversations so that I could view myself more objectively and be more aware of how I am and how I express myself to others. Therefore I've become a better listener and communicator. In the short space of ten sessions I learned a tremendous amount about how to be more aware of my thoughts and what my psychological processes are. In conclusion, I can recommend working with Eleni to address and unpick your issues so that you can become a better version of yourself!
LvdH, Circulair Construction Projects Manager
I spent only a limited time working with Eleni because of other commitments which would have clashed. However this in no way diminished the value of the time we worked together. In fact I think it led to a concentrated period of work which was extremely helpful to me and productive. I consulted with her in the first instance for relationship counselling which is one of her key specialisations. From our first session I was impressed firstly with her obvious integrity and commitment but more importantly, in her honesty in sharing with me her varied and unusual background in New Zealand and Holland. She was not shy in disclosing where she was in her professional training and I found her perspectives both challenging and worthwhile. She did not avoid any of the questions I had. I am sure that she will in the long term be an excellent professional ( if not already) and would have absolutely no problem recommending her to anyone I came across who needed help. I found her warm and engaging and was sure from our first meeting that this would be successful in whatever way the time limit to our therapy would take us. I had previously worked with another counsellor and Eleni was quite clear we could build on the previous work and not have to start from scratch so to speak. Eleni engenders trust which is essential in any therapeutic situation and she was always clear and concise in her explanations and interpretations. I never felt diminished or inferior in the relationship, important for me, and indeed I found her insights and therapeutic approach extremely easy to understand. I loved the use of colours and crayons and visual aids as a short-cut to understanding particularly helpful, and have to this day taken with me some sheets of paper we produced to which I still refer.
Nothing more to add; absolutely a 5 star rating from me!
PK, Documentary Producer & Director
An invisible bird flies over, What is the body? That shadow of a shadow A man sleeps heavily, He turns under the covers. A clear red stone tastes sweet. You kiss a beautiful mouth, and a key turns in the lock of your fear. A spoken sentence sharpens to a fine edge. A mother dove look for her nest, Where the lion lies down. Where a wind lifts that helps with winnowing, Where anyone says Only God is Real. A bright weaver's shuttle flashes back and forth,
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