Counselling Southend-on-Sea, Essex | Online Therapist - OTI Certified |
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Is my problem "bad enough" for Counselling?
Are you the kind of person who usually tells everyone that you're "Fine", including yourself, even when you're not really fine at all?
Do you sometimes look at your behaviour perplexed, thinking "why the hell do I keep doing that?" Yet, you just can't seem to stop doing it again, even though you know it's hurting you, and the important people in your life?
Perhaps you feel helpless and overwhelmed, wishing another Adult would come and take over, one that's more "Adultier" than you because there are some days where you can just feel like a helpless child?
Maybe you go above and beyond to help others but when it comes to helping yourself, you don't like to “burden” people with YOUR problems?
Do you tend to put on a happy face to hide what's really going on for you underneath, because it’s easier than admitting you’re struggling?
Well, I can guarantee that you are definitely not alone, and it doesn't have to be that way.
Do you sometimes look at your behaviour perplexed, thinking "why the hell do I keep doing that?" Yet, you just can't seem to stop doing it again, even though you know it's hurting you, and the important people in your life?
Perhaps you feel helpless and overwhelmed, wishing another Adult would come and take over, one that's more "Adultier" than you because there are some days where you can just feel like a helpless child?
Maybe you go above and beyond to help others but when it comes to helping yourself, you don't like to “burden” people with YOUR problems?
Do you tend to put on a happy face to hide what's really going on for you underneath, because it’s easier than admitting you’re struggling?
Well, I can guarantee that you are definitely not alone, and it doesn't have to be that way.
Counselling Southend-on-Sea | Online Counselling Nationwide
Well the past 18 months or so since Covid arrived has been quite an experience to say the least (the VERY least!)
I've seen so many people trying to put a brave face on things for a long time now - many trying to "Keep Calm and Carry On" whilst secretly feeling pretty awful.
But when you're not in a good place mentally, it can begin to feel like everything in life is starting to feel completely overwhelming and hopeless.
I'm guessing that if you're reading this - you might be one of the people who could be feeling this way and are wondering whether it's time to get some help that’s long overdue?
If you're a man reading this, then you're likely to have left it a lot longer to seek help (see my dedicated page on Counselling for Men.
The trouble with living through the awful stories of Covid is that we can find ourselves looking at other people's problems, comparing them to ours and thinking "I shouldn't feel this bad, there are so many people worse off than me"
It's daft isn't it? We guilt trip ourselves out of getting the support we need by comparing ourselves to others, and yet those others aren't you.
They aren't living YOUR life.
If how you are feeling is starting to affect your life, the people you love, your work, then it's time to get some help now, BEFORE you reach crisis point.
Counselling really can help you to work through overwhelming problems that feel too big to wade through alone.
I've seen so many people trying to put a brave face on things for a long time now - many trying to "Keep Calm and Carry On" whilst secretly feeling pretty awful.
But when you're not in a good place mentally, it can begin to feel like everything in life is starting to feel completely overwhelming and hopeless.
I'm guessing that if you're reading this - you might be one of the people who could be feeling this way and are wondering whether it's time to get some help that’s long overdue?
If you're a man reading this, then you're likely to have left it a lot longer to seek help (see my dedicated page on Counselling for Men.
The trouble with living through the awful stories of Covid is that we can find ourselves looking at other people's problems, comparing them to ours and thinking "I shouldn't feel this bad, there are so many people worse off than me"
It's daft isn't it? We guilt trip ourselves out of getting the support we need by comparing ourselves to others, and yet those others aren't you.
They aren't living YOUR life.
If how you are feeling is starting to affect your life, the people you love, your work, then it's time to get some help now, BEFORE you reach crisis point.
Counselling really can help you to work through overwhelming problems that feel too big to wade through alone.
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You don't have to cope alone - Counsellor, Southend-on-Sea | Online Therapy throughout the UK
So many people have issues that family, loved ones and work colleagues can often know nothing about.
So many people hide their worries and fears because they don't want to "burden" people, they don't want to "upset" anyone and they don't want to be judged, especially if they feel they are repeating the same mistakes in life over and over again.
Perhaps the following statements may sound familiar?
- You’re having real problems in your relationship (again);
- You often feel helpless and overwhelmed
- You're experiencing anxiety or panic attacks that are really starting to affect everyday life;
- You keep overthinking, worrying about everything, you've always been that way;
- People think you're confident and have a nice life but secretly, you feel inadequate and compare yourself to others;
- You can feel depressed/low in mood but you don't really know why?
If any of this sounds familiar and you’re exhausted from putting on a brave face all the time, then I may be the Counsellor for you - I've been there, done that and have the proverbial t-shirt. (See About Samantha Lee to get a better idea of what I mean!)
Pretending is draining and it doesn't get us anywhere.
Counselling Southend-on-Sea | Online Therapy throughout the UK for Relationship Issues, Stress, Anxiety, Low Confidence, Depression and more
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How can Counselling help you?
So how can counselling help? How can talking help if you’re having relationship problems, anxiety, panic attacks, anger issues etc?
In my sessions, you'll get the chance to drop the brave face, stop pretending everything's okay and just feel the relief of telling me what it's really like to be you.
During your counselling sessions, we will look at what's really going on behind your smile.
This alone can be such a relief.
Just being able to talk to somebody neutral without fear of upsetting them or being judged can be a huge release and being able to say out loud what you're really feeling can be a game changer.
The result? Clarity and understanding about how you've been feeling and the confidence to make changes. What kind of changes?
How you view yourself and others;
How you treat yourself and others;
Understanding WHY you have these views and behaviours;
New Insight about your life experiences and relationships;
The confidence to make positive changes.
Together, we will get you back to a place where you feel like your old self and where life feels good and manageable again.
In my sessions, you'll get the chance to drop the brave face, stop pretending everything's okay and just feel the relief of telling me what it's really like to be you.
During your counselling sessions, we will look at what's really going on behind your smile.
This alone can be such a relief.
Just being able to talk to somebody neutral without fear of upsetting them or being judged can be a huge release and being able to say out loud what you're really feeling can be a game changer.
The result? Clarity and understanding about how you've been feeling and the confidence to make changes. What kind of changes?
How you view yourself and others;
How you treat yourself and others;
Understanding WHY you have these views and behaviours;
New Insight about your life experiences and relationships;
The confidence to make positive changes.
Together, we will get you back to a place where you feel like your old self and where life feels good and manageable again.
Samantha Lee - Online Therapist | OTI Certified | Counselling Essex | Counselling Southend-on-Sea
My name is Samantha Lee and I'm a BACP Registered Counsellor and a Certified Cyber Therapist.
I am a Counsellor in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. My online practice means that I help clients living locally and all across the UK.
I have a particular interest in helping clients who have lived through difficult childhood experiences that may still be affecting their adult lives and tainting relationships with partners, family and friends.
I also have a special interest and much experience of working with men to help them make sense of how to deal with difficult feelings that can still be seen as "weak" in society.
I help busy working professionals juggling high-pressure jobs with family life, and clients from all walks of life who, for a variety of reasons, may be finding it hard to cope right now.
Online Counselling has been a revelation for so many clients since the start of the Pandemic. So many of us were reluctant to try counselling online, preferring face to face. Yet the wonderful world of Zoom has meant that I have been able to continue supporting clients throughout.
Take a look at my dedicated page to find out more about online counselling.
I am a Counsellor in Southend-on-Sea, Essex. My online practice means that I help clients living locally and all across the UK.
I have a particular interest in helping clients who have lived through difficult childhood experiences that may still be affecting their adult lives and tainting relationships with partners, family and friends.
I also have a special interest and much experience of working with men to help them make sense of how to deal with difficult feelings that can still be seen as "weak" in society.
I help busy working professionals juggling high-pressure jobs with family life, and clients from all walks of life who, for a variety of reasons, may be finding it hard to cope right now.
Online Counselling has been a revelation for so many clients since the start of the Pandemic. So many of us were reluctant to try counselling online, preferring face to face. Yet the wonderful world of Zoom has meant that I have been able to continue supporting clients throughout.
Take a look at my dedicated page to find out more about online counselling.
Online Therapy Nationwide - Counselling Southend-on-Sea
I am a reputable Certified Online Therapist, trained by OTI, the Online Therapy Institute and a Registered BACP Counsellor. Please see my dedicated page for Online Therapy.
Online Therapist Nationwide - Counselling Southend-on-Sea, Essex
So if you are wondering whether therapy is for you, I would say that now more than ever, counselling could make such a difference to how you deal with life's problems. Get in touch for a free telephone assessment:-
My email and telephone number are on every page of the website.
You can also contact me via Messenger on my Facebook Page
Visit my Facebook Page for daily posts on life, love, counselling and some beautiful photographs of Southend-on-Sea and Essex.
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Be Less Stressed this year
Don't take my word for it - here some testimonials from past clients:-
After the first few sessions I knew Sam was the right choice , her understanding of your situation and the ability to make you unravel it all in your head is amazing . The coping mechanisms that you will learn can only help you go forward with your life. There are times when it is hard and you have to face up to some stuff that is really hard. Yes I have been in tears, I'll admit it, but what you get through the other side - it is an amazing feeling to have your Mojo back.
I have just finished with Sam after 18 months its time to crack on with life again. I cant thank her enough and I know she is there if I ever need her again " Paul, 53, Rochford
I have just finished with Sam after 18 months its time to crack on with life again. I cant thank her enough and I know she is there if I ever need her again " Paul, 53, Rochford
"Sam has been a fantastic help this year. I had experienced several different traumatic events that had built up on top of each other. I always felt that I was 'coping' but realised that my way of coping was just actually pushing things down and carrying on. Sam has helped me to identify underlying issues, work through them at my own pace and help me feel empowered to tackle them. Not only that but she has made me feel more confident about dealing with things that might happen in the future. Sam has a fantastically empathetic approach and has made me feel really validated. I am very grateful and would wholeheartedly recommend her." Helen, 40, Upminster
“I met Sam last year when I was at rock bottom and in a little over a year, she helped me to cope with it all and then how to understand it and move on from it. From the very first session, I felt totally at ease to open up and let it all out. It was easy to trust Sam and discuss things I had never spoken to anyone about or even understood myself. I would recommend Sam 100% to anyone who needs help dealing with tough feelings or situations, past or present, and I cannot thank her enough for helping me overcome those feelings and understand how I can see good in the world and myself again.” Toby, 30, Southend-on-Sea
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