Esther Morch Therapy

21/09/2022

Since bringing EMDR into my practice I just keep being astounded at the results I see. Honestly, I’m blown away by how effective this method is for lots of my clients. 🤯

It’s definitely not an easy process, but it can be so worth it once you get to the other side and start living again.

If you’ve ever considered therapy to help you deal with the consequences of traumatic experiences, maybe now’s the time to do it?

As always, give me a call or message me if you’d like to chat about how EMDR could work for you.

What is EMDR and how can it help us with traumatic memories? http://ow.ly/yUnu50KORPn

18/08/2022

I’m excited to let you know that I’m now taking online bookings. It should make it a bit easier to set up a date and time that suits you and hopefully minimise the ‘email ping pong’ that sometimes happens!
To book, go to https://esther-morch-therapy.selectandbook.com/

18/08/2022

I'm excited to let you know that I've recently launched an online booking service. It should make it a bit easier for us to set up a date and time that suits you and minimise the 'email ping pong' that sometimes happens!

To book, go to: https://esther-morch-therapy.selectandbook.com/

12/08/2022

UNHELPFUL THINKING STYLE #3

Labelling 🏷

Labelling and mislabelling describe the process of ‘summing up’ ourselves or others by labelling ourselves with tags such as “I am hopeless” or “I am stupid” “They’re such an idiot.”

These labels are often names we wouldn't dream of using to other people, so why are we so mean to ourselves? And does it help?
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10/08/2022

Counselling vs CBT

What's the difference? 🤔

Counselling is non-directive talking therapy. It’s good for exploring issues. The therapist uses listening skills, empathy, compassion and questioning to help the client understand and find their own way through a situation (good for processing grief and loss and other issues).

CBT is more directive in that we use the counselling skills mentioned above plus teaching new skills and strategies for preventing, managing and minimising the effects of anxiety, depression etc. We feel the way we think so in CBT we look at new ways of thinking and behaving to improve mood and lessen anxiety. We look for what is working well for the person (do more of that) and what doesn’t work so well (do less of that) and then add in some new stuff. It’s tailored to the individual as everyone is so different.

Both styles of therapy will be right for people at different times in their lives, but CBT can teach skills that you take away with you 😊
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01/08/2022

Happy 1st August 💛
Wishing you all a happy and healthy month ahead.
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19/07/2022

Fantastic review 🤩

I’m so grateful when my client’s take the time to send me feedback. Here’s a recent review from a CBT client who accessed her sessions with me virtually using Skype 🤍

Also, a big shout out to Hannah Edmonds for the wonderful designs that she’s been doing for me.

“THE THERAPY HAS GIVEN ME THE TOOLS TO COPE WITH MY PHOBIA, GIVEN ME MORE CONFIDENCE AND LED TO A GREAT REDUCTION IN ANXIOUS THINKING.

I was referred for cognitive behavioural therapy from Anxiety UK for help with anxiety and a phobia. Esther made me feel at ease and free to speak openly about my issues. She worked out a programme of steps for me to work through, enabling me to gradually face my fears, and helped me become aware of the negative thinking at the root of the problem.

The therapy has given me the tools to cope with my phobia, given me more confidence and led to a great reduction in anxious thinking. Thank you!”
– A, Skype Client

14/07/2022

UNHELPFUL THINKING STYLE #2

Mental filter 😵‍💫❎

Mental filter or selective abstraction describes only paying attention to certain types of evidence.
Noticing our failures 😞 but not seeing our successes ✅🥳

Who’s guilty of this?

We don’t often realise we’re doing this but once we recognise that this is something we do, it is helpful for us to tackle and change the way we think about our successes rather than what we perceive to be our failures.

04/07/2022

V I R T U A L 👩🏻‍💻 T H E R A P Y 📱

I am currently offering my therapy sessions virtually, via Skype, Zoom, Teams, Facetime or telephone. I appreciate virtual therapy might not be for everyone but the feedback from my clients is that it has many positives over face-to-face appointments.

One of the main advantages is that it is much more flexible but still just as good... there’s no travel time and fitting the sessions in around childcare and/or work is much easier, saving travel time and fuel costs 🙌🏼

To book an appointment, please email me admin@esthermorchtherapy.co.uk or call 07540 414 972 🤍

30/06/2022

Today is world social media day & it’s almost four months to the day since I started to up my social media game 🙌🏼😄

Big thanks to everyone liking, commenting, and sharing my posts – I’ve received enquiries as a direct result of my social media output 🥳

Social media is a tough cookie to crack and the algorithms make it difficult for small businesses but I’m determined to be true to myself and my business by posting genuine content.

Much love, Esther 🤍

29/06/2022

UNHELPFUL THINKING STYLE #1
Jumping to conclusions

2 + 2 = 5
➡️ “randomly jumping to a negative conclusion that is not justified by the facts”.

In CBT we focus on two variants of jumping to conclusions. The first is ‘fortune telling’ 🔮 – where we imagine and predict that bad things will happen to us. The second is ‘mind reading’, where we assume that other people are thinking negatively about us 🤔💭

Both of these are unhelpful thinking styles which affect our mental health in varying amounts.

I know I’m not alone when I say I have jumped to conclusions myself many times, what’s important is that we recognise when we are doing this and teach ourselves how to think differently about a thought or a situation 🤍

23/06/2022

🖊📝 📖
Sometimes just opening up a notebook and putting pen to paper can make an enormous difference to how we feel.

In CBT we really encourage journaling but I’m a big believer that no matter where your mental health is at, simply writing down a few notes about your day, how you feel - can make a huge difference. Sometimes we just need to clear our minds and this is one great way of doing that.

Have you ever tried writing down your thoughts in a notebook or diary?

21/06/2022

Even plants need a little encouragement to reach their potential.
I be-leaf in you.

Okay, terrible joke, I know 😆😂 … but hands up if you love plants as much as me 🙌🏼
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17/06/2022

Lift your head. Now, look up.

How beautiful is the blue sky and the playful patterns the clouds make?

Take a moment, enjoy the peace, lift your head and look up ☺️

Wishing everyone a happy weekend, enjoy the sunshine ☀️

13/06/2022

💭💭💭 I posted a week or two ago about CBT and one of the first things I teach is the concept that, as humans, we feel how we think and how becoming aware of that can help.

Sometimes the thoughts we have don’t paint a fair picture.

The next thing we work on is how to spot unhelpful ways of thinking (also called 'cognitive distortions') and how to deal with them.

Cognitive therapy suggests that thoughts, feelings, and behaviour are inter-related and that changing unhelpful thinking can lead to positive changes in feelings and behaviour 💛

There’s ten most commonly presented unhelpful ways of thinking. I'll be sharing an insight into each of these over the coming weeks. I’m hoping they will be really helpful for some of you.

Watch this space 👀

08/06/2022

I can’t believe we’re already a week into June! Where does time go?!
Hope everyone is well.

I’m having a busy week helping some lovely people. Please do get in touch if you’re curious about whether Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) or Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) could help you and your mental health - I’m happy to answer any questions you might have.

Much love
Esther 🤍
www.esthermorchtherapy.co.uk

02/06/2022

I’m switching off until Monday but you can still drop me an email and I’ll reply early next week 😊

Wishing you all a happy and well-rested bank holiday weekend!!
Have fun whatever you have planned 🇬🇧🎉

Esther 🤍
admin@esthermorchtherapy.co.uk

31/05/2022

It’s National Smile Day 😊

Sometimes we forget, a smile can also hide someone’s hurt, pain and how they’re really feeling. We never really know what’s going on in someone’s life.

So today, and everyday, let’s try to be a little bit kinder to each other, be a little more patient, a little more understanding and whether that person is a friend, colleague, family or a stranger, we have the power to help someone smile inside and out ❤️☺️

Remember, it doesn’t need to be a grand gesture but little random acts of kindness go a long way - saying hello and smiling, holding a door, stopping and really listening when someone chats to you.

Let’s try and help as many people as possible have a Happy World Smile Day 😁

What makes you smile?