"Embracing Tranquillity and Peace Within"

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Living Everyday with Purpose

In a Meaningful Life

How Do You Move from Chaos to A Life of Purpose?

I established Anxiety Counselling Support UK based on my genuine desire to help others. Through my experiences spanning many decades, I have realized that being true to oneself is crucial before attempting to please others. There are certain emotions that we all experience, such as anxiety, depression, fear, guilt, shame, loneliness, emptiness, hopelessness, jealousy, or envy, which result from self-doubt. By following our internal compass, we can take responsibility for these emotions. To restore positivity, we must take responsibility for our inner reservoir; you cannot pour from an empty source, so be careful how you allow yours to be drained. At the heart of My practice is a commitment to providing evidence-based health information and services that empower individuals to make life decisions from an informed decision. I am a dedicated healthcare professional passionate about advancing wellness through personalized and compassionate care. In my practice, I commit to my clients' empowerment; during our time together, you will make informed decisions about your future.

Meet Mark. He grew up believing that any worth he felt entirely depended on the achievements he brought home. The pressure on such a developing mind pushed Mark towards perfectionism. Mark's father wanted him to become eligible to work and join him in the family business, which he was told had been developed for him. Fearful of his father's displeasure, Mark wanted to please him, so he reluctantly agreed to join. Despite his best efforts to receive his father's validation, Mark never felt happy, leading to many arguments centred around his parents' expectations and often demands. Mark's heart was just not in it. He wanted to please people, but it made him miserable. His self-doubt brought him low, and he began to feel worthless. He doubted he would ever find a life partner he felt who would want him when he was so miserable. Mark's confidence began to weaken. He would enter a room fearing what others were thinking of him. Mark often wonders in his late twenties if he will ever find love and acceptance, let alone develop an exciting life.

One day, when Mark least expected it, he met Dave, a qualified BACP counsellor with a coaching certificate. After chatting for a while, Dave learns of Mark's sadness due to his anxiety about not having his life plan and a decent relationship. Dave empathises with Mark and asks him if he knows anything about self-acceptance. Mark replies, "I'm not sure, but I'm willing to learn." Dave informs Mark that self-awareness is asking ourselves what makes us so unhappy and examining our thoughts, emotions and behaviours from an introspective viewpoint. The next step is to write down what we perceive as our strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats. Mark replies I'm not sure I can do all that alone. Dave reassures Mark I can help if you want. I'm not sure, says Mark. I either go all in or do nothing. I can help you level that out replies, Dave; let me tell you a little more: when people become more self-aware, they understand more about the things that trigger them. That does sound helpful replies, Mark; if I can't do something to perfection, I feel so low about myself. Low about yourself? Asks Dave, yes, I don't have much to offer replies, Mark. I drift through this life. Dave replies you need to find your North Star, your why.

Dave suggests, let's look at what you feel you are good at. Well, I've never thought much about that, says Mark. Is there a reason? Mark goes on to say well, my life was meant to be all organised for me. It wasn't that I didn't feel grateful, but it just wasn't me. I tried to please everyone in Dad's firm, but I felt false in myself every time I did. Do you know what would make you happy asks Dave. I want to feel purpose replies, Mark; what does purpose look like? Dave asks. Something I can own, says Mark. Something that feels right for me when I create it. I have had ideas, Mark adds. Then goes on to inform Dave they never get past that stage before I talk myself down from them. What if I hold the space for you in your early stages, support you with your anxiety, and help you develop self-belief? I can help you create a heightened awareness of your goals. I have helped others, and they have achieved personal growth. When they feel ready, I have often signed them up for the support they need while continuing to hold space for them.

Mark's eyes light up. Do you support me all the way? Yes, I replied. I help others make a deep connection with themselves and find their purpose. How soon can we start? Mark asks.

A short time later, through Dave's support, Mark is ready to connect and trusts Dave to signpost him to the correct people who can help him take his life goals to the next level. The latest news is that Mark is confidently dating, optimistic, and happy about the future.

Life can become a journey of discovery if we are brave enough to face self-doubt and test our resilience. Ask yourself whether anyone has ever knocked on your door and offered to give you anything, and ask yourself what life will look like six, twelve, and eighteen months from now.

There is no growth in the comfort zone; all you desire is the other side of fear, but first, you must conquer that fear. I understand it's daunting, but conquering your fear is akin to mastering your skill set, enabling you to unlock your life. Fear kept our ancestors safe; however, these primal forces can prevent you from reaching your full potential.

To conquer fear, we must first learn how it works in our body, causing you stress and anxiety. It is in dismantling fear and learning how to lean into stress and anxiety that we understand how to take control of our triggers by analyzing our responses and calming the mind. Once we know the root cause, we can challenge anxiety and stress.

It is precisely at these times that we can turn life around. By confronting our fear, we are taming the lion of stress and anxiety; with support, you can push through the barriers, opening up a new life beyond. The journey is more of a transformation than reaching any destination.

If you have experienced blocking your emotions because they have been too painful, overwhelming, or conflicting, they will build up in your body. Once you begin to process, you start to release this stress from the body. Trying to block or suppress emotions is like holding a beach ball underwater; similarly, it is only a matter of time before we are suffering psychological stress with little tolerance left before exploding.

Deciding to develop a life authentically right for you can relieve stress and anxiety and promote overall health and well-being. Embarking on your transformation journey will be one of your life's most profound and rewarding experiences.

.The Power of Integrative Counselling

Integrative Counselling is a multimodal approach that combines various techniques to match a wide range of client requirements. Using an integrative approach, I can introduce relevant treatments to enhance my person-centred approach rather than adhering to a particular limited school of thought. The human experience is widely varied, so this approach enables me to explore your lived experience more deeply. The approach also takes account of the circumstances, preferences, and goals you want to achieve in our working relationship.

Personalized Treatment

One of the many benefits of integrative treatment is the ability to accommodate the issues you bring to me. When you present a particular area of your life, I can draw on various techniques to guide you and make the approach unique to you, including your challenges and strengths. Using this method, you feel at the centre of your decisions based on an informed choice.

Holistic Approach

I consider you as the person you present as rather than just focusing on your symptoms. This means we can feel a wide range of aspects of your physical, emotional, and spiritual elements, helping you move from your direction to a more fulfilling and balanced life.

Enhanced Therapeutic Relationship

You set the pace of your growth according to the progress you feel you are making. You may have other aspects of your life to introduce as we progress, which is not a problem. If anything, it marks your progress. The inclusive approach ensures continuous growth from both reverent and practical development.

Integrative counselling is evidence-based, meaning its techniques and interventions have been scientifically tested and validated to address psychological issues effectively.

Integrative counselling promotes self-awareness when clients explore what they gain from counselling and life changes. It promotes a client-centred approach, where the thoughts, emotions, and behaviours sought by the client are the first consideration, and growth begins with the client's engagement—allowing clients to identify patterns and make conscious choices about their actions and reactions. Greater levels of self-awareness can lead to positive behavioural changes and improved relationships with others. You will benefit from a greater understanding of yourself and from being empowered to develop the skills you require for a more rewarding life with more self-awareness and a more profound, compassionate tolerance.

Enhanced Coping Skills

As a result, clients who have engaged in integrative counselling have discovered much better coping skills that they apply in everyday life. Learning different techniques from multiple approaches to therapy has produced more diverse results and is effective in managing stress and anxiety in many areas of life. These skills empower my clients to navigate life difficulties with confidence.

Integrative counselling equips clients with a comprehensive and more flexible approach to living and managing their lives in the community. By considering these circumstances, growth becomes established in more effective living.