You might find yourself reaching out for support during times when life feels particularly overwhelming. This could be:
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feeling anxious or depressed
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navigating relationships/friendships, conflict, attachment patterns, or intimacy fears.
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life transitions or significant life changes
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low self-esteem, self-worth or self-criticism
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uncertainty about identity
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people-pleasing or perfectionism
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seeking a deeper connection with yourself
Sometimes emotions can feel too big to handle on our own, therapy is a space where you can explore your feelings, gain new insights, navigate life’s challenges with more clarity, and build a kinder relationship with yourself.
At True Self Space we embrace a holistic and trauma-informed approach to counselling. Our practice is centred on understanding each person’s unique experiences. By integrating various therapeutic techniques, we create a safe and supportive environment where clients can heal, grow, and reconnect with their authentic self, fostering resilience and long-lasting well-being.
The main therapeutic approaches used at TSS include:
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a structured, goal-oriented therapy that focuses on identifying and challenging negative thought patterns and behaviours. By changing unhelpful thinking, CBT helps clients develop healthier ways of responding to life’s challenges, leading to improved emotional well-being.
Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT)
EFT is a therapeutic approach that helps clients understand and process their emotions to foster healing and improve relationships. By accessing and working through emotions, clients can resolve emotional wounds and create deeper connections with themselves and others.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
ACT encourages clients to accept difficult emotions and thoughts rather than fighting against them. By committing to actions aligned with their values, clients learn to live a more meaningful and fulfilling life, even in the presence of discomfort.​
Parts work - Internal Family Systems
Parts work is a compassionate, non-pathologizing approach that views the individual as made up of different “parts,” each with its own perspective and emotions. By working with these parts, clients can heal inner conflicts, reduce self-criticism, and achieve a sense of inner harmony.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness involves cultivating present-moment awareness and acceptance without judgement. Through mindfulness practices, clients learn to observe their thoughts and feelings with curiosity and compassion, which can reduce stress, enhance emotional regulation, and promote overall well-being. ​​
Attachment Therapy
Attachment therapy focuses on understanding how our early relationships shape who we are, and our ability to form meaningful connections with others. Exploring childhood attachment experiences, supports individuals to heal emotional wounds, build healthier relationships, and develop a stronger sense of self.
IFS Therapy is a transformative therapeutic approach that views individuals as a system made up of different “parts”, each with its own unique perspective, feelings, and roles. In IFS, we recognise that each of these parts has a purpose and contributes valuable information to understanding ourselves. Some parts work to protect us, while others hold onto past pain or vulnerable feelings. At the core of IFS is the concept of “Self”—our compassionate, curious, and wise core that we all have within us, and when harnessed leads us to healing and growth.
By creating a compassionate and curious space to listen and understand the role of each part, IFS can support you to uncover and heal wounds from the past, reduce inner conflict, and feel connected to your authentic self in a deeply personalised way. Here’s how IFS can help support your healing:
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy
Emotional healing and Reconnection
IFS helps us explore parts of ourselves that carry past wounds or burdens—like shame, fear, or grief. By giving these parts a voice, we can transform the weight they carry, allowing healing and integration to occur in the present moment.
Self-Compassion and Empowerment
A core goal of IFS is to foster connection with the Self. As you come to understand the motivations and roles of each part, you learn to approach all parts of yourself with compassion, resulting in greater self-empowerment and understanding.
Mind-body Integration
IFS promotes internal balance by helping each part feel seen, heard, and respected. As we build trust with our parts, they start to work together rather than in conflict, building greater internal calm, resilience, connection and harmony between our mind and body.