Solution focused therapy can be effective for both adults and children, struggling with a range of conditions from exam anxiety, social anxiety, anger management, phobias and panic attacks to low confidence and low self esteem.
Our sessions draw on evidence-based techniques within Solution Focused Therapy, integrated with CBT informed tools, and strategies from Compassing Focused Therapy and Acceptance & Commitment Therapy. If you would like to find out more about what sessions might look like, get in touch on hello@issymartin.co.uk to organise a free initial phone call. You can also have a look at testimonials here.
Conditions that we can work together on include (but are not limited to):
- Panic attacks
- Phobias – many people, particularly neurodivergent people, struggle with phobias, for example animal phobias; agoraphobia; claustrophobia; didaskaleinphobia (fear of going to school); emetophobia (fear of being sick); examinophobia (fear of tests/exams). We can work together in a paced neuro-affirming way to support you to overcome these phobias and gain back your confidence.
- Anxiety, including social anxiety, which is something many struggle with, particularly where there is neurodivergence (autism, ADHD, dyslexia, sensory processing disorder etc.)
- Low self esteem & low self confidence
- Anger
- Autistic burnout
Working together
In our sessions together, we take a solution-focused, person-centred approach. This means that we focus on what you bring to the table: your strengths, resources, skills and creativity, are the best tools you have to face challenges and thrive. Our sessions are collaborative; we focus on what you want to focus on; exploring strategies from a range of therapeutic approaches to support you to understand and build on what works for you.
Our first session is an initial consultation and assessment, where we explore what you would like to achieve, and discuss any questions or concerns you have.
In subsequent sessions we build towards a positive mind-set through exploring in detail your hopes, strengths and resources. Where appropriate, we will also introduce meditative techniques to support you in drawing strength from your whole mind towards achieving your goals.
Each session lasts an hour. The number of sessions you need is guided by you. Some clients need as few as 3 or 4 sessions to get to where they want to be, however 8 to 12 sessions are often necessary to achieve real, long-lasting change. Each session we check in with how you feel you are progressing, so that you don’t pay for one more session than you need. Please read my Fees page for further details. Click here to read recent client feedback, and read my blog here.
Our sessions will combine elements of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy, Neuroscience, Solution Focused Brief Therapy and mindfulness/grounding techniques to help you manage anxiety effectively to improve your overall quality of life. The techniques we use help you to build your understanding of what’s going on in your mind that is making you feel anxious or stressed. The exercises we practice help you to shift your focus so that you can build your confidence and belief in your capacity to make positive change. Mindfulness and grounding techniques can help you explore ways to relax and achieve a calmer mindset, and give your mind space to process the positive work you do in session.
Younger clients & online appointments
I work with clients form the age of 12, although please get in touch if you have a young neurodivergent child as sometimes parent sessions can be helpful to explore tools and resources that you might find useful at home. For many people, particularly younger clients, it might be more helpful to attend sessions in-person as this helps us to work together more creatively. However, you may prefer to stay within the comfort and familiarity of your own home; as such i offer online appointments – book online here. Please ensure you have a comfortable, confidential space and strong internet connection to attend these.
If you would like to find out more about the Solution Focused approach, you can read my blog here. If you have any further questions, you can also check out the FAQS, or get in touch hello@issymartin.co.uk .