Louise Bowyer

About

Whether it's loss of a loved one, a relationship or major life change, you're not alone. Life can bring unexpected challenges, and it can be tough when life is just not going the way you wanted. Do you find yourself wondering how is everyone else able to carry with their lives when yours has fallen apart, or why you feel so anxious all the time? Maybe you are waking in the night, or struggling to get to sleep, with that constant ache, or replaying the ‘what ifs…?’.

Sometimes we put on a mask for the outside world, because we fear it will make people uncomfortable to talk about how we are struggling. Or it might be that the pain is too much to bear and we need to find a way to numb this pain until we are ready to face it.

Therapy can help you by:

·         Giving you a safe, non-judgemental space to talk about what you’re experiencing - whether that’s sadness, anger, guilt or anxiety helping you feel understood and less isolated during this difficult time.

·         Helping to break the cycle of overthinking by creating a space to process the "what ifs" so you can start to focus on what’s within your control now.

·         Looking at who you are after a loss or major life change, so you can start to rebuild a sense of meaning, identity, and hope after loss.

Before retraining as a therapist, I worked as a solicitor helping asylum-seekers to be allowed to remain in the UK. I saw the devastating consequences of living in fear, being separated from family, and having to build a new life in a place that was not always welcoming. I saw the struggles and the loneliness they faced, without a supportive person to talk to.

Since working as a therapist, and also from personal experience, I’ve seen how helpful and impactful it can be to have the opportunity to talk to someone when you are coping the challenges life can throw at you.

During the pandemic I volunteered for Cruse Bereavement and saw how many people were struggling with grief or loneliness, made all the more painful at times by not having the chance to connect with people, and I’d love to help you too.

So please reach out so we can arrange an introductory call, where we can explore whether working together feels like the right fit. I’d love to hear from you.

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