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🧠Psychotherapist · BA Hons Counselling & Psychotherapy
📍Southend + Online Sessions available
🪴Trauma & childhood emotional neglect specialist

Free guide available - Book in for a chat to see if we're a good fit

09/04/2026

It's the little things...

But sometimes the little things can hint at the bigger things too.

If this is all ringing a bell - follow for more like this, and check out my free guide to childhood emotional neglect.

Have you ever felt guilty for getting a quick coffee?

08/04/2026

Have your feelings gone AWOL?

You know you're feeling something - but maybe it doesn't feel very vivid, or very ...anything at all?

There are loads of different reasons why you might be feeling a bit emotionally numb - but check out my blog post exploring emotional numbness over on the website.

Comment or DM me the word Numb, and I'll send you a link! or head over to privatetherapypractice.co.uk

You survived childhood by learning not to feel - but now you can't figure out how to turn your emotions back on.If only ...
07/04/2026

You survived childhood by learning not to feel - but now you can't figure out how to turn your emotions back on.

If only it were as simple as flicking a switch.

There are loads of reasons why you might be struggling to feel all the feelings, but to explore more, head to my website to read the full blog post "why do I feel numb"

Or comment "numb" below and I'll send you the link.

06/04/2026

What's your take on this?

It's a bugbear of mine as if therapy is only for when you're 'broken' - it can put people off reaching out for support.

We all need support now and then, and sometimes it's great to have someone to talk to just to keep things ticking over, or in periods of high stress, change or challenge.

If you grew up without a strong support system or supportive family too, having someone who is just in your corner when you need them can be really helpful.

Therapy isn't just for rock bottom. It's for whenever you need it.

She looks scared and tells me - "I don't know what I like anymore - so how do I know what will make me happy?" Yesterday...
04/04/2026

She looks scared and tells me - "I don't know what I like anymore - so how do I know what will make me happy?"

Yesterday was apparently Rainbow day, and I saw a post on finding your rainbow from
(I love her rage against the beige ethos!)

Which brings me to knowing what you like. My clients have said the above to me.

You often hear when someone is anxious, depressed, down, having a hard time, it's suggested that they 'do more of what they like' - but how can you do that when you reach a point where you realise you don't even know what you like anymore.

Or you feel like you've never really known what you like?

Because that's often what comes out in sessions. A sense of guilt, or shame, or embarrassment that you don't actually know what you want to do because you've got no idea what you like!

I want you to know it's okay. You don't have to know. And sometimes, if you don't know, that means you get to try all kinds of things in search of what you do like.

For me, I like trying different nail colours out, and dressing in colour to boost my mood. Is there anything you've always wanted to try? Or have you ever felt like you're just not sure what you like any more?

Drop me a 🌈 below if this resonates for you.
Share it with a friend if you'd like to try something new with them.

Recognise any of this? This can't cover all of it. And everyone is different, but these are often things that come up. C...
02/04/2026

Recognise any of this?

This can't cover all of it.

And everyone is different, but these are often things that come up.

Check out the free guide for more.

As always, social media isn't a replacement for support and is for inspiration and reflections.

01/04/2026

What happens after you say yes...

You've done an intro call, you've got to that first session.

It can still feel a bit weird. A bit daunting.

Even if you've done it before.

It's like any new relationship, you can take your time, get to know each other, or get stuck straight in - it depends on what you feel comfortable with.

I will always be led by you.

The word comes up a lot. But what if the people who really matter wouldn't mind if you said no? If fear holds you back, ...
31/03/2026

The word comes up a lot. But what if the people who really matter wouldn't mind if you said no?

If fear holds you back, worrying about others, or feeling uncomfortable with what you want - it's okay to explore what doing things differently might look like.

Nothing has to change immediately. But it could change. If you want it to.

30/03/2026

Relate to being the easy one? The quiet one...

No trouble at all.

You were 'good as gold' or 'not a problem' - but where does that leave you now?

Still being the 'good kid' and unable to speak up for yourself?

Struggling to recognise your own feelings or feelings like you can't have any feelings about anything?

If you relate, check out the free guide linked in my bio.

P.S, gentle reminder that social media posts are here for inspiration and reflection, not a substitute for support.

27/03/2026

People-pleasing isn't WHO you are.

It's what you learned to do when having needs felt unsafe, inconvenient or like too much for the people around you.

You got so good at reading the room, treading on eggshells and managing other people's feelings, making yourself smaller - that you don't even notice you're doing it now.

It's not a character flaw, it's adaptation. It's a coping mechanism. And it's one that therapy can really help with.

If it resonated, I made something for you. A free guide on childhood emotional neglect that might start to make things make sense. Link in bio 🔗

Does it sound familiar? Tell me below 👇🏻

She's pawsitive that it's break time... Did you know that hugging or stroking a dog for 15 seconds releases oxytocin, th...
26/03/2026

She's pawsitive that it's break time...

Did you know that hugging or stroking a dog for 15 seconds releases oxytocin, the happy, bonding hormone?

It's also released through looking at each other from dog to dog owner... Increasing a shared sense of safety, trust and bond.

🥰

25/03/2026

Your therapist's self-care isn't vanity. It's part of the job.

If I can't look after myself, I can't show up fully for you. So yes... haircut days count. As do morning walks, getting my nails done, my own therapy, and anything else that keeps me regulated enough to hold space for the hard stuff.

If you're looking for a therapist, it's actually a great question to ask: what do you do to look after yourself?

A therapist who can't answer that one might be worth thinking twice about. 👀

🌿 Link in bio if you're ready to find out if we're a good fit.

Address

Southend-on-Sea

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 9pm
Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

Telephone

+447548435830

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