Posted on 18th Aug 2019 by steelcitycounsellinguk View this post on Instagram Have you noticed that there are certain cues that trigger anger, tears, rage, cravings, anxiety, avoidance? This is normal, but you might also find yourself hoping that you were less reactive. Counselling provides a safe place to explore these patterns, and a means of becoming responsive rather than reactive. Contact me at steelcitypsychotherapy@gmail.com if you would like to arrange an initial session. A post shared by Mark Smith (@steelcitycounselling) on Aug 17, 2019 at 11:59pm PDT
Posted on 16th Aug 2019 by steelcitycounsellinguk View this post on Instagram #psychotherapy #counselling #personcentered #personalgrowth #autonomy #psychologicalgrowth #choice #clientcentered #clientcentredtherapy #reflexive A post shared by Mark Smith (@steelcitycounselling) on Jun 4, 2019 at 7:19am PDT
Posted on 16th Aug 2019 by steelcitycounsellinguk View this post on Instagram #psychotherapy #personcentered #personalgrowth #personaldevelopment #counselling #experientialtherapy #sheffield #sheffieldissuper It's a fundamental question, and pivotal to initiating and maintaining the therapeutic relationship. I used to introduce myself by identifying with my training, which is #personcentered and #experiential , but while that felt honest to some extent, it also felt clunky somehow. What do these words mean? How important are they? I can talk about the importance of respecting the autonomy, agency and sovereignty of each individual, but I hope that my clients experience the proof of this in how I relate with them. While I believe it's ethically imperative to be clear about our modality, I also like to honor the uniqueness of each relationship, and hope that I am open to beginning each relationship with a 'beginner's mind'. I hope that I am pluralistic in my outlook, while remaining grounded in the attitudes of compassion, warmth, attentiveness, acceptance and genuineness that are integral to any relationship that promotes growth. I also hope that how I am with people can change as the relationship develops. #psychotherapy #counselling A post shared by Mark Smith (@steelcitycounselling) on Jun 4, 2019 at 2:13am PDT
Posted on 16th Aug 2019 by steelcitycounsellinguk View this post on Instagram Did you brush your teeth today? If so, why not do for your #mentalhealth what you've done for your #dentalhealth ? Find a #favourite space, read a few lines of a cherished #book , focus on your #breath for 3 minutes, or imagine being in a #safe #space of your choosing. Whatever it is, make some time for your #refuge today. #selfcompassion #mentalwellbeing #thanks to @rickhansonphd for #inspiration A post shared by Mark Smith (@steelcitycounselling) on Aug 16, 2019 at 1:51am PDT
Posted on 16th Aug 2019 by steelcitycounsellinguk View this post on Instagram Have you noticed a pattern to your #relationships ? Are there scenarios that seem to keep repeating? Would you like to look at the impact of this pattern on you, and think about what #change you might like to make in these rhythms? I'm a BACP registered and UKCP accredited counsellor based in #sheffield . Contact me at steelcitypsychotherapy@gmail.com or on 07447522578 if you want a safe space to look at these issues with a #compassionate #nonjudgemental #counsellor #sheffieldmentalhealth #sheffieldissuper #psychotherapy #counselling A post shared by Mark Smith (@steelcitycounselling) on Aug 16, 2019 at 1:27am PDT
Posted on 5th Aug 2019 by steelcitycounsellinguk View this post on Instagram Reposted from @nataliegutierrezlmft (@get_regrann) – I love this illustration of the brain structure made by DOE of Ohio. This is a palatable breakdown of the roles in particular parts of our brains as well as how developmental trauma/toxic stress affects brain functioning- where after exposure to childhood trauma, our focus switches to mostly on survival/living in SNS activation- least using our neocortical functioning/executive functioning/ventral vagal complex (per Polyvagal theory). . When we’re activated, it is known we are in the reptilian brain- fight/flight. . Goal- as often as we possibly can, to stay connected with the neocortex. Keep it online to reduce the time we live activated in fight/flight. – #regrann A post shared by Mark Smith (@steelcitycounselling) on Aug 5, 2019 at 12:21am PDT
Posted on 5th Aug 2019 by steelcitycounsellinguk View this post on Instagram Reposted from @w_b_insight_meditation (@get_regrann) – Our internal struggles are a reflected o in how we approach every life moment. Rather than making ourselves wrong for this we can instead make peace with how it is. #freedomfromshame #rightnowitslikethis #Mindfulness #Compassion #Kindness #Patients #SelfAcceptance #SelfLove #pemachodron #wbmindfulness – #regrann Developing a more compassionate relationship with yourself might be central to improving your mental health, but there might be barriers to it. Experiencing a non-judgemental relationship can help identify those obstacles. Contact me at steelcitypsychotherapy@gmail.com or on 07447522578 if you think counselling might help. I'm based in Sheffield, am accredited by the UKCP and I'm a member of the BACP. A post shared by Mark Smith (@steelcitycounselling) on Jul 16, 2019 at 5:44am PDT
