Self Harm Counselling in Basingstoke, Self Harm Therapy
Self harm counselling in Basingstoke at Find Clarity Counselling. Therapy for adults and over-18s affected by self harm including cutting, burning and intentionally hurting yourself from Basingstoke counsellor Simon Cook.
Self harm can take many forms and can range in intensity. You may harm by cutting yourself, burning yourself, biting yourself, picking or pulling at parts of your body. Other harmful behaviours can include ingesting harmful products, not eating enough, eating too much, forcing yourself to be sick. Additionally people who self harm can participate in behaviors that they know are no good for them such as drinking too much alcohol, risky sexual acts, taking drugs etc.
The most important part of the counselling I provide at my therapy room here in Basingstoke is that my support is confidential and non-judgmental. Self harm can often come with feelings of guilt, shame, secrecy and a fear of being a burden. As a qualified mental health professional I have over 20 years experience supporting people who self harm and additionally providing support to their friends and family members.
Basingstoke Self Harm Therapy
Self harm therapy in Basingstoke available at my counselling room just a few minutes from Basingstoke train station, Basingstoke bus station and Festival Place shopping centre. I can provide practical support for the impacts of self harm and as a counsellor, I can also help you explore the reasons behind the harming.
In all the years I’ve been working with people who harm themselves I have learned that the way in which you harm is likely to be different to anyone else and the reasons for your harming will be unique to you too.
You might be self harming as a distraction technique or a coping mechanism to help deal with emotional challenges. Wanting to gain a feeling of control can be common and also a wanting to escape overwhelming feelings, memories or situations.
I also provide counselling for suicidal thoughts in Basingstoke. It’s certainly not always the case that people who self harm are experiencing suicidal thoughts but the two things can often go hand-in-hand especially if the harming doesn’t feel as effective any longer.
An excellent source of support for self harm is the National charity Young Minds and the information they provide is applicable to both adults and young people. If you’re in the Basingstoke area though and you feel ready for some counselling support please get in touch. If you’d prefer to meet online we can have the therapy session online. Either way you are guaranteed privacy, safety, confidentiality and a professional who won’t judge anything you say or anything you do.