Michelle Brown Therapy

03/11/2023

Embracing your authentic self is the key to unlocking your full potential. Knowing who you are empowers you to make genuine connections, pursue your passions, and live a life that truly resonates with your soul. In a world that constantly tries to define us, remember that your uniqueness is your superpower. 🌟 Take the time to explore your values, dreams, and beliefs – it's not just self-discovery, it's self-love. 💖 "

23/10/2023

✨ Embrace Your Strength: Rising from the Ashes ✨

In the crucible of life’s trials, we find the fierce spirit of resilience. Trauma may scar us, but it does not define us. It is in our deepest wounds that our true power lies—the power to heal, to rise, and to empower others on their journey.

Trauma is not the end of your story; it is the battleground where your courage is tested and your strength is forged. Each scar is a testament to your survival, a reminder that you have faced the darkest nights and emerged into the light of a new day.

Empowerment is not the absence of pain; it is the ability to harness your pain, transforming it into fuel for growth. It’s about silencing the whispers of doubt and replacing them with the roars of self-belief. You are not broken; you are a mosaic of strength, resilience, and grace.

To those who have faced the unimaginable, your story is a beacon of hope. Your resilience is a gift to the world. Your journey is a testament to the human spirit’s boundless capacity to endure and overcome. Together, we stand, hand in hand, heart in heart, reminding each other of the power within.

Let us be warriors of empathy, champions of kindness, and architects of healing. Let us redefine the narrative surrounding trauma, turning it from a tale of defeat to a saga of triumph. Your past does not dictate your future; your strength does.

Empowerment is not a destination; it’s a journey—a journey of self-discovery, self-love, and unshakable faith in your ability to overcome. Embrace your power. Embrace your story. You are not alone, and you are stronger than you ever imagined.

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21/08/2023

03/10/2022

When we’ve experienced prolonged childhood trauma, there is often a mismatch in the explicit and imllicit. Often we feel so different on the inside than we present to the outside world.

My survival as a child depended on me acting 'normal' at all times, not letting anyone see what was going on. So it wasn't surprising that I tried my best to act 'normal' into adulthood, hiding the trauma beneath.

Read more: https://www.carolynspring.com/books/

18/06/2021

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17/02/2021

In light of we're sharing this fantastic resource.
What can you do you have planned today to spread kindness?

04/02/2021

This week is and awareness week and
The ramifications of any sexual abuse whether you experienced it when you were young or old, whether you are male or female are deep and long lasting, impacting your self-esteem, your trust in others, relationships and fundamentally your sense of safety even if you believe you have moved on. Even once you’ve healed explicitly the implicit memories can crop up for years both physically and mentally. The sense of shame that often comes hand in hand with your experience can stop you seeking help. But here’s the thing, with the right help, you can recover from this, you can learn to live an authentic and rich, meaningful, connected life.
I specialise in helping people just like you every day, I am a qualified counsellor registered with the BACP and also a Clinical Counselling Teauma Practioner.
I understand the complexities of unpicking all of your experience but I also understand the freedom that can provide.
One in three people have been violated in this way, if you’ve been lucky enough for this not to be you, please share this post to encourage someone still hiding to seek help ❤️

02/02/2021

Waking up day after day feeling like this takes courage and resilience and I’m in awe of your optimism and staying power.
Don’t give up hope of things ever being any different, be gentle with yourself and try to reach out.

20/12/2020

Whatever you think of last night’s announcement it will be so very hard for many.

Reach out if you need help:

Samaritans 116 123
Sane 0300 304 7000
Childline 0800 1111

28/11/2020

Just being present and experiencing life moment to moment without judgement can be enough to become unstuck.

30/09/2020

What's lurking under that desire to be perfect? How much more enjoyable would life be if you were happy just being good enough?

Help with anxiety surrounding perfectionism

13/08/2020

It can be hard to disengage with anxious thoughts at times but here is a concept I find useful both personally and in private practice.
Why not give it a go, you never know where you might end up!

An article about a useful mindfullness technique to help disengage with anxious thoughts. Help with anxiety and depression.