tate of Mind works only with adults.

We work with a variety of presenting needs, this includes, but is not exclusive to;

• Anxiety and depression

• Perinatal mental health

• Addiction

• Grief and loss

• ADHD

• Interpersonal conflict and relational concerns

• Workplace concerns (e.g. stress, maintaining work/life balance, self-doubt, perfectionism)

• Executive coaching

Your first appointment at State of Mind is all about you and your therapist getting to know each other and defining your objectives for therapy. Your therapist will ask about your personal history with a view to contextualising any difficulties you are facing.

Regardless of what you’re dealing with, you will be received in a warm and supportive environment where you will be assisted and encouraged to explore and share your experiences at your own pace. During your sessions, you will at times be directed to stop and acknowledge how the physical feelings of what you are talking about manifest in your body. This is intended to bring your awareness into the present and notice feelings you might not be aware of.

We will explore these physical states with regard to your past experiences and relationships with a view to questioning their origin.

In future sessions you will be guided through a range of tools and strategies to help manage emotional triggers and move you towards your therapeutic goals.

This is a difficult question to answer as there is no prescribed time frame for any individual. Instead, we adopt a holistic approach that sees counselling as a personal journey, encompassing a range of factors that reflect the goals of the individual. Every session is different, therefore we measure the outcomes of each one, reviewing progress and identifying continuing challenges on an individual basis.

At State of Mind, we hold space for open dialogue and frequently engage in reflective conversations to promote a positive and productive therapeutic relationship.

The purpose of this session is about getting to know your therapist and figuring out if they are the right fit for you. Much research has shown that the relationship between a client and therapist is a core building block for success. Your first session will typically involve you verbalising why you have come to therapy, clarifying some of your goals, then getting to know your therapist by learning about the work they do. You are welcome to share whatever you are experiencing and what you feel comfortable sharing.

This depends on you and the level of support you feel is required. However, your therapist may make a recommendation and discuss this with you, depending on your needs.

The outcomes of therapy can vary widely depending on the individual, the nature of their concerns and the therapeutic approach used. However, common therapeutic outcomes may include:

• Reduction or relief of mental health symptoms

• Enhancing coping strategies and skills

• Increased self-awareness

• Increased self-compassion

• Processing and healing past trauma

• Address and modify behaviour or patterns

• Support with conflict resolution

• Personal growth through alignment with values and goals

• Improved relationships with self and others

• Improvement in emotion regulation, communication and expression

• Support to navigate life transitions & cope with life adversity

• Improve decision making

• Reduction in stress and improvement in overall wellbeing

• Enhance resilience and ability to bounce back from adversity