Brenda Clarke-Wills

About me and my therapy practice:

I provide a non-judgemental and safe space, giving you an opportunity for exploration, emotionally and psychologically, to determine your current state of being.

I will be supportive of your inherent ability to know your own intentions and honour this process, with the hope to assist you to gain a greater understanding of yourself, therefore increasing self-awareness. This is key to having a healthy sense of self.

As you work with the true aspects of yourself, and gain an understanding of the underlying causes of how you came to be where you are, you can progress towards learning tools of resilience, self-regulation and emotional healing, which could move you towards a more fulfilling and enjoyable life circumstance and create positive, lasting, meaningful change; something we all aspire to achieving. Even in the most hopeless feeling space, change is possible.

I know that it takes courage to make this first step in seeking support and I appreciate the need to find the right counsellor to support you on your journey. With this in mind please feel free to contact me with any questions or enquiries, and I will endeavour to respond promptly, openly and honestly so that you are more likely to determine whether I’m the right fit for you.

Some of the areas I can work with you on include:

• Turning negative relationship dynamics into positive dynamics

• Connecting more deeply with your inner self

• Learning to access your intuition and innate source of wisdom

• Finding meaning and purpose in  life

• Developing components of emotional intelligence: awareness, self-regulation, empathy

• Understanding your emotions, and working with them. 

• Tending to addictive behaviours

• Developing resilience and the capacity to be with unbearable feelings

• Healing from trauma and emotional hurts

• Overcoming stress, burnout, depression & anxiety

• Overcoming negative life patterns that are holding you back

• Develop healthy boundaries

(This is not an exhaustive list)

I enjoy using a variety of modalities to fit your individual preferences, circumstances and issues with an integrative approach, with three years experience (including training/volunteering). Within this model I like to use the psychodynamic approach to help me to access the origin of a particular challenge/issue; cognitive behavioural therapy to assist with devising tools to address unhealthy behavioural/thinking patterns, and person-centred approaches to assist with developing and remaining in a professional client-led/therapeutic relationship with you which is key to effective counselling.

What I can help with

Abuse (including narcissistic), Anxiety, Bereavement and Loss, Cultural issues, Depression, Personal development, Relationships (including couples), Child related issues, Self-esteem, Stress, Trauma, Issues at Work, Body Image, Triggers, Jealousy, Anger Management, Cancer Diagnosis, Neurodiversity: Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder, Health Related Issues, Spirituality, Women's issues, Dissociation, Addictions, Sense of Self, Confidence, Bounderies, Assertiveness, ADHD and more.