Counselling & Shiatsu

Category: Anxiety

  • Counselling and Your Space, Exeter, Devon

    Counselling and Your Space, Exeter, Devon

    I love a sunny morning, especially in Clematis flowering season. 

    I created a space in the garden especially to make the most of these things.

    The morning sun drops into this one corner of the garden, just at morning coffee time.

    So I planted a clematis and cobbled together a seating area.

    I crave space, and peace and quiet and take great joy in the sun’s warmth and natural beauty.

    I treasure my morning coffee time so much!

    I feel I envisioned and created a special therapeutic space.

    I had a good sense of the therapeutic space I wanted to offer…

    I trained in Shiatsu…..I mean the body is soooo important to personal growth and development, to letting go of the past and processing pain and trauma….

    I was working so much with emotions, in Shiatsu, it felt really important to bring counselling into my practice.

    So I trained in Counselling. I have always been drawn to being a counsellor and so it felt the perfect fit.

    I hope I hold a space, like my little corner of the garden, that is quiet and peaceful, and safe and private.

    My counselling is client led, helping a client to explore areas they want to explore……what doesn’t feel right to them…..the painful experiences they’ve been through…..the driver who cut them up on the way!……anything.

    If you are drawn to the idea of having counselling with me please do get in touch – through the contact me page.

    I offer a 30 minute chat to hear what goals or hopes you have for counselling, to ensure I can meet your needs.

    I offer counselling to adults and young people from the age of 13. DBS checked.

  • Being Heard – Counselling in Exeter, Devon

    Here is one of my business cards……they’ve just arrived in the post

    Here’s my new Counselling business card 😊😊😊

    I am super excited to be adding a Counselling business card to my collection!

    I now offer Counselling as well as Shiatsu, at my practice in Exwick, Exeter.

    My Counselling is client led, it is affirming and accepting.

    I truly listen and hear what the client is needing within the session.

    This creates a Counselling space where a client can be seen, heard, respected, validated.

    Then maybe things can be gentle looked at, explored, questioned…..with no judgement or expectation…..

    If you feel drawn to having Counselling with me then do get in touch.

    I offer face to face sessions in Exwick, Exeter. I also work online and by phone.

    I work with adults, young people and teenagers.

    I am neurodivergent aware and affirming.

    30 min free consultation.

    Head to the contact me page to get in touch.

  • Counselling for teens, Exeter, Devon

    Counselling for teens, Exeter, Devon

    Look what arrived today………..my DBS certificate is here!!!! Yes!!!

    This means I am now offering counselling to those over the age of 13….

    I’m so happy…..I’m looking forward to supporting the next generation, at such a tricky transitional time in life.

    My counselling is afirming and sensitive. It’s neurodivergent and social media aware.

    I offer a 30 minute free consultation, for counselling. This is to ensure that I understand,and can meet, expectations.

    Do message to book the free chat

    Xx

  • Welcoming Counselling, Exeter, Devon

    Welcoming Counselling, Exeter, Devon

    I am now bringing counselling – person centered approach – into my existing therapeutic practice.

    It’s exciting times and I am so happy to be adding this therapy to be…

    My approach is supportive…..affirming…
    …accepting…..deeply respectful…
    …challenging with sensitivity….

    I offer connection and intuition….a seriously secure therapeutic relationship….

    So do get in touch if you are drawn to working with me….

    I offer a 30 minute free chat….to make sure I can meet your needs…and hear any goals you may have….

    Contact me through the contsct me page – to arrange the free appointment…

    I have spaces opening up after Easter

  • Counselling Neurodivergent Teens, Exeter, Devon

    Counselling Neurodivergent Teens, Exeter, Devon

    Wow…..the teen years! Gosh they can be hard, complex, confusing….sometimes help is needed to navigate them….

    Personally watching my ADHD teen going through these years is tough.

    The hormones running amok, exacerbating the ADHD and sensory processing issues.

    The expectations and pressures of life getting more serious, harder to understand and harder to meet.

    His teen brain, still developing, trying to process what is going on, reacting often in a impulsive, child-like way.

    Mental health has also become an issue, anxiety, depression, then sleep issues.

    It has been shown that hormones heavily affect neuro diverse teenagers. It seems to exacerbate the challenges that my ADHD son faces.

    For a lot of teenagers and young people, neurodivergent or not, the challenges seem to go on and on…

    They can impact daily life….getting in the way of fun and joy….dampening everything down…

    Plus…..on top of all the personal feelings and changes there is a widening understanding of how the world and life is, and maybe, as an adult…..

    The start of thinking about adult responsibilities, expectations…plans, careers….the world with its politics and troubles….

    An understandably tricky time, for all teens, and neuro-diversity bringing its own challenges.

    I have applied for a DBS….(should be back soon)….and then I can welcome teens and young people into my counselling practice.

    All teens and young people, ND or not. From the age of 13.

    *Affirming and open approach

    *Listening and validating

    *Supportive and understanding

    *Neurodivergent aware

    *Creating a space just for them….

    It’s great for teens to be listened to and  heard by others, not their parents….a different perspective with no expectations.

    If you have concerns regarding your teens emotional resilience or mental health then maybe counselling could help…

    I offer a 30 minute, free, appointment. To have a chat and check I can meet the needs of the teen or young person.

    Get in touch on the get in touch page or email: amycounsellingexeter@gmail.com

  • Autumn Celebrations

    October is flying by!…..I have a week off from Shiatsu and Counselling coming up. Half term shenanigans with the family will commence!

    I also have a (big) birthday coming up 😁🎂😁 Party prep in full mode and excitement building. I feel really ready to celebrate, with cake and dancing.

    It’s all happening at the same time (always seems to be the way, right?) I have my counselling graduation in the same week 🎓😃

    Lots going on right now….but mostly though I want to be hibernating 🤣

    Feels like the energy has changed and we’re heading towards the time for quiet, reflection and rest.

    I like this about the winter months and try, although life continues at a pace, to retreat, cosy up and lie fallow.

    I find that Shiatsu and Counselling sessions change with the seasons a little as well.

    In both Counselling and Shiatsu this is a great time to review where we think we are and practise listening to what our bodies need.

    Our bodies can tune into the seasonal changes. If we can trust them they can help us fall into relaxation, help us switch our minds off, or at least slow them down.

    In the meanwhile I imagine October is going to be over before I know it!…..BUT in between the busy times and the fun I plan some slumbering, some snoozing and some relaxation…..

    I have a few spaces available next week for Shiatsu and w/c 4th.

    I am always happy to talk Counselling and Shiatsu – so do contact me with any questions or queries.

    Xx

  • Shiatsu in the new year

    Shiatsu in the new year

    Happy New Year everyone. I’m back giving Shiatsu after a quiet winter break

    I hope for balance this year – juggling priorities is not my favourite pastime. I am promising myself spaces and to gently manage my family/ work/ life commitments!

    Let’s see how it goes….

    What do you hope for in 2023 – any gentle letting go you can do? – any focus you can listen to?

    There seems to be so many people starting the year with flu. Recovery-wise Shiatsu is helpful for fatigue and muscle aches and pains. It’s supportive and nourishing so great to help get back up and going.

    I’ve got my usual offering available – Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays in the day. Tuesdays and Thursdays in the evening.

    I’m always happy to chat Shiatsu so do get on touch by email – amyhinkswright@yahoo.co.uk or through the contact me page.

    Here’s to a good start to 2023

    Xx

  • Shiatsu and Counselling- Exeter, Devon

    Shiatsu and Counselling- Exeter, Devon

    So this photo is me walking to my course – 4 weeks to go till the end of year one. Feels like yesterday that I was starting out…..

    I have learnt so much, about another therapeutic way to support people, about myself.

    It has informed and deepened my Shiatsu practice. My Shiatsu has informed and supported my way of being whilst learning.

    I am looking forward to next year when I begin my practise hours but not looking forward to my last essay and prepping for my competencing to practice test.

    Here’s to new things – new challenges – shifts and changes – endings and beginnings

    Xx

  • Shiatsu and Chronic Fatigue, Exeter,Devon

    Shiatsu and Chronic Fatigue, Exeter,Devon

    I have been working a lot with people with Chronic Fatigue, post viral fatigue, long Covid, Fibromyalgia and MS like symptoms.

    It is often sad and sometimes heartbreaking to hear the limitations that conditions involving fatigue have put on clients lives.

    Clients have often got very good at pacing – managing their time and tasks. They have learnt what exercise works for them.

    But they are often fed-up. They’ve had enough of managing. They may feel frustrated or even angry.

    Shiatsu, in my experience, can really help people’s energy levels and start to get them feeling more like themselves. They don’t need to work so hard at everything and can begin to plan and see beyond the relentless pacing and managing.

    It’s really cool watching people feeling mentally happier and physically stronger.

    Shiatsu is a really subtle, but pretty powerful form of therapy. It may feel like not much is happening in a treatment but by balancing the energies in the body Shiatsu can relieve symptoms and boost energy levels.

    Do get in touch if you’d like to discuss further. Contact me through the ‘contact me’ page or email amyhinkswright@yahoo.co.uk

    Xx

  • Get out of the rain and into a Shiatsu

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    Get out of the rain and into a Shiatsu
    Warm and welcoming Shiatsu treatments In the Shiatsu Shed - Exeter- Devon