HOW TO GET THE MOST OUT OF YOUR THERAPY SESSIONS FOR DEPRESSION AND ANGER MANAGEMENT ISSUES

SEEING A THERAPIST FOR THE FIRST TIME MIGHT BE DAUNTING Seeing a therapist for the first time to address your depression or anger management issues can be nerve-racking, according to my clients. Some situations are embarrassing to discuss, while others are easy to open up about. I've worked in health and mental health since 1989; please click here to see all of my credentials)  After several years of doing this, I got desensitised to what it was like to see a psychologist for the first time. I ...
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HOW I OVERCAME SUICIDAL THOUGHTS

Client's Story The reason I reached out to Leona for support and advice was because I had constant suicidal thoughts with some days being much darker than other. It took me about a month and a half before I sought help. Leona built a safe environment for me, one session at a time, which eventually allowed me to overcome any fears or hesitations. Leona's strengths that worked for me were her structure and assertiveness. She was in full control of the situation and she had a complete understandin...
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TRIUMPH OVER SUICIDAL THOUGHTS AND DEPRESSION

  "Suicidal thoughts can be excruciatingly painful, and death may seem like the only way out... yet..." Suicidal thoughts are the darkest culmination of depression, where the pain becomes so unbearable that death seems like the only escape from the overwhelming despair. It's a desperate cry for help, a last-ditch effort to break free from the suffocating grip of hopelessness. Yet, for those who still cling to a glimmer of hope, there is a way out. With the guidance of compassionate profes...
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RETURNING TO THE RELATIONSHIP AFTER A FAMILY COURT DISPUTE AND ANGER MANAGEMENT ISSUES

As the dust settles in the family court, the once-united family is left to pick up the pieces of their shattered relationships caused by anger management issues. The bitter fight, fuelled by anger and resentment, has taken its toll on each member, leaving deep emotional scars. Yet, as the reality of their situation sets in, they begin to realize that their love and commitment to one another are stronger than past disappointments and trust issues. With a newfound sense of perspective, our cli...
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FEMALE AGE RANGE 35 – 45 ANGER MANAGEMENT ISSUES

I self-referred to develop a further understanding of how to deal with the anger and frustration that I was resorting to that was impacting on a relationship of mine that I did not want to lose due to my insecurity and lack of respect. Leona is Primus Inter Pares (first among equals). She has excellent listening and interpersonal skills. A strong communicator and astute at sensing what I am feeling and thinking. Keeps an eye on agenda setting and non-judgemental. Flexible approach, warm and a...
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MALE 35 – 45 ANGER MANAGEMENT

Leona was referred by my solicitor and working with her was fantastic. She was very skillful, assisted me a lot and in detail explained the anger management techniques and we did role-plays and practice. I achieved my goals. I learnt a lot of anger management skills for life and my future relationships. Her report was very detailed and well presented.
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Male Age Range 25 – 35 Depression Low Self-Esteem Sexual Repression

I self-referred to Westminster Psychotherapy Ltd because I had depression due to low confidence, sexual repression and childhood trauma.I had a very positive experience working with Leona. She makes a great deal of effort to understand your issues without judgement or scrutiny. Homework is usually assigned at the end of each session. This entails going through some reading material that Leona refers to you or expressing your thoughts in writing about topics discussed throughout the sessions.It i...
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Female Age Range 50-60 Stress Management Low Self-Esteem Sessions

I felt stressed and suffered long-term stress, work-life balance issues, I was tearful and wound up, I had low self-esteem and I felt worthless. I came to Westminster Psychotherapy Ltd as I was recommended the service by a friend of mine and I hope that Leona would help me. Working with Leona was very relaxing, she put me at ease, I felt as though I was talking to a friend in the living room and she gradually worked through my issues. I did not even know she was working through my issues and wit...
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