What Ash specialises in
Anxiety
Anxiety, a word we hear often in today's world however the impacts are often underestimated however understood at Anchorpoint therapy. We acknowledge anxiety can become present for various reasons at times those experiencing these responses can be unaware of "where" the anxiety has come from. The experiences of anxiety can be debilitating and vary from physical sensations such as a rapid heartbeat to feelings of nausea and exhaustion, to cognitive responses such as racing thoughts or thoughts of disaster. We offer a calm and gentle space to learn new way's to respond to such experiences, tailoring strategies to your individual needs with the underpinning of evidence based techniques.
Anchorpoint therapy prides itself on taking therapy at your pace to support you in making meaningful change for a calmer wellbeing.
Family Violence
Family Violence can have such long term and adverse impacts on any individual and family. The trauma experienced within such relationships often expands beyond the relationship and often into the survivors wider life impacting relationships with family, friends and colleagues. Many do not grasp the significant complexity that comes with surviving a harmful and unsafe relationship, At Anchorpoint therapy anyone experiencing Family Violence is always welcome to seek support here. With our person centred and trauma informed approach to support, we recognise you are the expert in your relationship. From support in safety planning, working through traumatic experiences and supporting you in re-building your confidence and self, we know the courage it has taken for you to reach out.
Depression can look different on any one person whether it be ongoing low mood, loss of appetite, lack of sleep or high sleep needs, a sense of disconnect, emotional exhaustion or feeling depleted, its effects can be incredibly harmful.
At Anchorpoint therapy we recognise that depression is not just about working with unhelpful thoughts, but is about working with the entire body and understanding the connection and communication systems between the brain and gut, resulting in depressive symptoms that go beyond emotional wellbeing.
We work with you to explore internal and external triggers and responses to your symptoms, to support you in developing and advancing your inner resources to enhance nervous system regulation and external support systems.
Depression
Trauma
Trauma can result from experiences that our nervous system and brain interpret as bodily overwhelm, frightening, or unsafe. Trauma is a considerably personal experience and whether it has occurred in childhood, an experience or event as an adult or a combination, it holds the capacity to effect daily physical functioning, how we view the world, relationships and feelings of safety within our own body.
Our first response to working with trauma is creating safety not only within the therapy space, but within yourself. Our approach to any session is always underpinned by trauma informed practices as we support you to make sense of your experiences, develop and build upon already utilised support strategies in a way that highlights your strengths and creates empowerment within yourself.
Our calm and gentle approach is driven by your needs, pace and boundaries.
