Therapy
A Journey of Self-Discovery and Personal Empowerment
Sometimes the strategies that once helped us cope begin to restrict how we live.
You may be experiencing anxiety, self-doubt, emotional overwhelm, relationship difficulties or a repeating pattern that you understand but cannot seem to change. You may have lost connection with yourself or be moving through a period in which your old identity no longer fits.
Therapeutic support creates a confidential and compassionate space to explore what is happening beneath the surface.
Therapy can help you with:
Anxiety, stress and emotional overwhelm
Confidence, visibility and fear of judgement
Attachment and relationship patterns
Identity, belonging and cultural experience
Unresolved experiences from the past
Habits, fears or responses that feel difficult to change
Grief, endings and life transitions
Reconnecting with your needs, boundaries and sense of self
I work dynamically, drawing upon therapeutic dialogue and psychologically informed approaches to change.
We explore how your experiences have shaped the beliefs, emotional responses and protective strategies you carry today. We work experientially with intention, unconscious learning and future vision.
The idea is not to erase your past or force you to become somebody different. It is to help you understand yourself more fully, loosen what no longer serves you and develop more freedom in how you respond and carry yourself in the world.
Hypnotherapy
Hypnotherapy is a therapeutic approach that utilises hypnosis (a deep state of relaxation and heightened focus, known as trance) to access the subconscious mind. In this state, the mind becomes more open to change and can be directed towards addressing specific concerns or goals, and promote positive changes in thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
Contrary to common misconceptions, hypnosis is not in a state of deep sleep and you cannot be forced to do anything against your will.
Used for therapeutic purposes we tap into the inner resources of the mind to facilitate personal growth, self-discovery, and the resolution of behavioural challenges. Examples include:
Habits and Addictions:
Smoking | Drugs | Alcohol
Nail biting | Stuttering
Anxious behaviours
OCD
Situational Issues:
Confidence | Nervousness
Public speaking
Fear | Phobia's | Anxiety
Birth preparation
Chronic Conditions:
Depression | Insomnia
Stress | Panic Attacks
Guilt | Insecurity | Anger
Weight loss
Spiritual Development:
Realignment | Rebalancing
Develop depth and awareness
Process emotions
Past life & Intergenerational healing
Connect to Soul purpose
Inner child healing
Shadow Integration
Personal Development:
Performance & Motivation
Goal achievement
Self belief | Assertiveness
Procrastination
Negative thinking
Improve relationships
Explore inner sub-personalities
Coaching
Coaching is weaved through all of my work to get you moving forward. Whilst coaching is not therapy, I use a psycho-dynamic and existential approach to coaching, that is also solution focussed.
Coaching is about getting you to reach your potential, bringing flow into your life and becoming the best version of yourself; fully embodied, thriving and alive! In the process, you learn to understand yourself better, get into the drivers seat to navigate your own life, and move toward achieving your dreams, goals and desires - building your own leadership capacity in all areas of life.
Through coaching I help you to unearth your latent talents and hidden gifts, discover the power and presence of who you really are, develop a deeper connection with your inner guidance system and support you to walk your path with conviction.
Examples of areas of coaching that I work with:
Personal Leadership
Live into potential and create a life of flow
Understand yourself better, your values, your life choices
Develop a positive mindset to awaken possibilities
Become more focused and set the right goals that work for you
Beat procrastination and establish good habits
Become more productive, resourceful and purposeful
Improve performance and enhance your skills
Develop emotional intelligence
Deal with interpersonal dynamics and conflicts
“Coaches are the shamans of the 21st Century” - Guthrie Sayan
Professionally certified as a senior coach practitioner and coach supervisor with the European Mentoring and Coaching Council, I bring a wealth of therapeutic and healing practices together with transformative coaching to craft and tailor each session to the individual; whether it's a stand-alone coaching programme or part of a broader healing or therapeutic journey. My Coach Supervisory work gives me an an eye for detail and working to high ethical standards.
“Runa has taken me from a scared, worried and anxious person to someone who has tools to deal with conflict, speak up and address concerns. She is trustworthy, warm, experienced and skilled. She has the ability to listen and give practical guidance for growth. She understands complex situations and dynamics very quickly and easily. Runa was not afraid to ask the BIG questions. I could not have asked for a better coach to trust with my personal thoughts and fears."
N. Francis (Speech and Language Therapist)