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Findself Counselling

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Welcome to my profile! I am Chamari Leelasena, and. I offer regular one to one counselling for individuals, aged 1 8. And over, and for couples in a safe and confidential environment. I am an integrative counsellor and an accredited member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and my work is guided by the BACP Ethical Framework. My main practice is in. Wembley, North West London. I also provide counselling in Islington, North London. Some of the issues I work with are:. These ar...

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Feelings of hopelessness and helplessness. Feeling irritable and intolerant of others. Lack of motivation and less interest, and difficulty in making decisions. Suicidal thoughts or thoughts of harming someone else. Feeling anxious or worried. Slowed movement or speech. Change in appetite or weight. Unexplained aches and pains. Changes to the menstrual cycle. Disturbed sleep patterns (for example, problems getting off to sleep or waking in the early hours of the morning). Not performing well at work.

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http://www.findself.co.uk/InfoAnger.html

Anger can be caused by the way we react to things such as other people or situations, or by worrying about personal or financial problems. Unsettling memories from the past can also lead to angry thoughts and feelings. It's important to understand that it's not people or events that make you angry, but your reaction to them. If you find your anger overwhelms you when faced with difficult situations, your behaviour could well be affecting your relationships at home and at work, and even how you feel about...

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Physical and mental Symptoms. Psychological problems are also common during intense grief and, as mind and body are interlinked, these can also cause physical problems. Depression can disrupt sleep and appetite, and cause the body to slow down. Anxiety is also common during grieving, and can cause a racing pulse, hot sweats, poor sleep and loss of appetite. The bereaved may turn to alcohol, recreational drugs or prescription drugs at this stressful time, compounding their problems. Lethargy and tiredness...

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Findself Counselling | FAQ

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ). How long will counselling take? Depending on your needs, counselling can last for a few sessions, or for a longer period. For example, a short term counselling contract can be for 12 sessions. A longer term counselling contract can be open ended. Your initial consultation gives you the opportunity to clarify a therapy duration that suits you. Where is your practice? I work in Wembley (North West London) and in Islington (North London). The Islington practice is a 5 minut...

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http://www.findself.co.uk/InfoHoarding.html

Hoarding Disorder- what it is and what it isn’t. By Dr David Mataix-Cols, Ph.D. Like most human behaviours, saving and collecting possessions can range from being totally normal to excessive or pathological. Most children have collections at some point and approximately 30% of British adults define themselves as collectors. Hoarding and Compulsive Hoarding are some of the more commonly used terms to refer to an excessive and problematic form of 'collectionism'. The hope is that the addition of this diagn...

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Anxiety and Related Issues. Anxiety can cause a change in your behaviour and the way you think and feel about things. Psychological symptoms of GAD include:. A sense of dread. Feeling constantly 'on edge'. Muscle aches and tension. Painful or missed periods. Difficulty falling or staying asleep (insomnia). Source: NHS UK Website. Your symptoms may cause you to withdraw from social contact (seeing your family and friends) to avoid feelings of worry and dread. The Black and Asian Therapists Network Member.

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What are cultural issues in counselling? Cultural issues may have a focus on racial identity development (Black, White, and other ethnic groups), ethnic identity development (Black British, British Asian, and other ethnic groups), gender and sexual orientation, from infancy through adult maturity. An understanding of this development is necessary to understand the dynamics of multi-ethnic and multi-racial groups in the United Kingdom. Racial identity, ethnic, and sexual identity. Listed in CSTD London.

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The Government defines domestic violence as. Any incident of threatening behaviour, violence or abuse (psychological, physical, sexual, financial or emotional) between adults who are or have been intimate partners or family members, regardless of gender or sexuality. This includes issues of concern to black and minority ethnic (BME) communities such as so called 'honour based violence', female genital mutilation (FGM) and forced marriage. Abusers are in control of themselves when they abuse? If he uses p...

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Dread of going to work. Depression and /or anxiety. Headaches or muscular tension. Feeling overwhelmed and unable to plan. Inability to sleep /loss of concentration. Bullying or being bullied. Employers have a legal responsibility to protect their workforce and usually take steps to deal with work stress. Talk to a manager or ask for help from your Occupational Health department. Learning assertiveness skills, how to prioritise and delegate, and how to manage time are all useful for managing work-related...