Symmetry Therapy - Darlington

27/01/2026

26/01/2026

Sometimes when you think you’re not communicating well it could be more to do with how the other person can process the information.

For example they might respond to get off the “hot seat” rather than being able to listening to emotionally understand….

24/01/2026

Over time we may take on more things and responsibilities. We often get used to the feelings associated with busyness.

When lives and diaries are full we often find little time to stop and reflect. If we are constantly doing too much our bodies start to give us signs: poor sleep, anxiety, panic, negative thoughts, tiredness …

Stopping, pausing, reflecting can help to calm/slow down the body and mind and give us time to identify if positive changes in lifestyle would be beneficial….

21/01/2026

Always lovely to see the first flowers of the year start to bloom.

23/12/2025

Wishing all my client’s a restful and restorative Christmas.

I thank all of my client, from 2025 and years prior, for all the trust you placed with me to support you. I do hope you felt heard and understood.

May 2026 bring more kindness, compassion, love, hope, patience, reflection, empathy, understanding and inclusion for all in the world.

(I share one of my favourite stories, highlighting how important we all are and how the smallest acts of kindness/compassion can make a huge difference …keep on sharing kindness)

(I’ll return to the office on 5th January.)

Julie x

05/12/2025

A reminder to my former EMDR clients of tools to help regulate the nervous system.

🌿 1. Bilateral Stimulation Walks
Take a walk where you alternate tapping your hands on your thighs in rhythm with your steps (left-right-left). This mimics the bilateral stimulation used in EMDR and can help calm your nervous system.
🧘‍♀️ 2. Body Scan Meditation with a Safe Place Visualization
Use a guided body scan to reconnect with your body, followed by a few minutes of visualizing your “safe place.” This strengthens that internal resource and helps you ground.
🎧 3. Bilateral Music or Sound Therapy
Listen to bilateral audio tracks (music that alternates between the left and right ear) to support emotional regulation. Make sure to use headphones for the full effect!
🧸 4. Soothing Object Practice
Keep a comforting object nearby (like a soft stone, essential oil roller, or grounding crystal). During moments of distress or being overwhelmed, use it while gently self-tapping or breathing to help self-soothe and reconnect with safety.
✍️ 5. Journaling EMDR Reflections
Write down key insights, body sensations, or emotional shifts. This helps your brain continue to integrate new information and gives you a safe space to reflect on your healing journey.

20/11/2025

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19/11/2025

10/10/2025

World Mental Health Day
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Mental health is a combination of mental, emotional, and social well-being that impacts how you think, feels, and act. These factors impact your ability to cope with life's ups and downs, to see your potential and to take part in the community.

Mental health is influenced by self, family, and others.

Look after yourself and your mental health. Read more….

World Mental Health Day is on 10 October 2025. Find out how to take part and raise awareness of mental health.

02/10/2025

💖 𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐭𝐡𝐲: 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠 💖

Carl R. Rogers, in his reflective piece "Rogers, Kohut, and Erickson: A personal perspective on some similarities and differences" (Person-Centered Review, 1986, 1(2), p.129), shares a powerful insight into the essence of empathy: "To my mind, empathy is in itself a healing agent. It is one of the most potent aspects of therapy, because it releases, it confirms, it brings even the most frightened client into the human race. If a person is understood, he or she belongs."

This profound observation underscores the transformative power of empathy in therapeutic settings and beyond. Rogers highlights that empathy— the deep, nonjudgmental understanding of another's experience—can have a profound healing effect, affirming one's sense of belonging and humanity.

💡 Empathy as a Universal Healer: This quote reminds us that at the core of our need for healing and growth lies the desire to be truly seen and understood. Empathy bridges the gap between isolation and connection, affirming our shared humanity.

🌍 Cultivating a Culture of Empathy: Let's take Rogers' wisdom to heart and strive to foster empathy in our interactions. By seeking to understand the experiences and feelings of others without judgment, we contribute to a more compassionate, inclusive world where everyone feels they belong.

Share this post to inspire the spread of empathy as a tool for healing and connection. Together, we can create a supportive community that uplifts and understands, reminding each of us that we are not alone. 🌟