Stress

Stress is the feeling of being under too much mental or emotional pressure. Stress increases hormones in your body to help you deal with pressures or threats.

This is sometimes called a “fight or flight” response. Your stress hormone levels usually return to normal once the pressure or threat has passed.

A small amount of stress can be useful. It can motivate you to take action. However, if you’re constantly under stress, stress hormones will stay in your body. This will lead to symptoms of stress.

The issue with stress is that it exists as a problem that feeds on itself, and over time lowers your ability to cope. Taking steps to cope with situations we find stressful is important, so we can function and live productive lives.

I will help you to see things in a different way and to develop coping mechanisms that will help now and in the longer term. During therapy with myself, you will be listened to and I will help you find your own answers to problems.

Giving you time to talk, cry, shout or just think. It’s an opportunity to look at your problems in a different way with someone who’ll respect you and your opinions.