The Psychotherapy Clinic

The Psychotherapy Clinic The Psychotherapy Clinic provides specialist Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR) and Counselling.

We are here to help you to overcome pain and to help you to live the life you want to lead.

✨ What I Look Past as a Therapist ✨As a therapist, I first acknowledge the behaviour at a surface level—I see it, note i...
21/01/2026

✨ What I Look Past as a Therapist ✨

As a therapist, I first acknowledge the behaviour at a surface level—I see it, note it, and don’t judge it.

Then I look past the surface to what’s underneath:
What function does this behaviour serve?
What impact is it having on life and relationships?
Where did it come from? When did it start?
What beliefs drive it?
What might life look like if this behaviour changed?

Behaviours can take many forms—gambling, substance use, sexual relationships, relationship patterns, binge eating, or excessive spending. Understanding the “why” behind them is how real growth happens. 🌱

17/01/2026

Meredith Van Ness Therapy and Coaching

🚧 Barriers to Success I’ve Noticed as a Therapist 🚧Through my work with clients, I’ve noticed a few common barriers that...
15/01/2026

🚧 Barriers to Success I’ve Noticed as a Therapist 🚧

Through my work with clients, I’ve noticed a few common barriers that can make growth feel harder:
*Fear of change – It’s scary to step out of old patterns, even when you know they don’t serve you.
*Lack of self-awareness – Understanding your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours is the first step to meaningful change.
*Impatience – Real progress takes time, and expecting quick fixes can lead to frustration.
*Avoiding difficult emotions – Growth often comes from facing uncomfortable feelings, not avoiding them.
*Not practicing outside of therapy – Reflection and small actions between sessions are key to lasting results.

Recognising these barriers is the first step toward overcoming them. Growth isn’t linear, but every effort counts. 🌱

✨ How to Get the Most Out of Therapy. A Therapists thoughts ✨Therapy works best when it’s a collaborative process. Here ...
09/01/2026

✨ How to Get the Most Out of Therapy. A Therapists thoughts ✨

Therapy works best when it’s a collaborative process. Here are a few thoughts from me as a therapist:
• Be honest with yourself and your therapist – The more open you are, the deeper the work can go.
• Set clear goals – Even small goals help track progress and give direction.
• Be patient – Change takes time. Celebrate small wins along the way.
• Do the work outside sessions – Reflection, journaling, or practicing new skills can make a big difference.
• Speak up if something isn’t working – Therapy should feel safe, not uncomfortable or stagnant.

Remember: therapy isn’t just a session—it’s a journey, and you’re the most important part of it. 💙

As a Therapist, what I need police officers to know right nowBusting barriers to support 🚔🧠1️⃣ “I’ve seen too much to un...
06/01/2026

As a Therapist, what I need police officers to know right now

Busting barriers to support 🚔🧠

1️⃣ “I’ve seen too much to unpack it all.”
You don’t need to process hundreds or thousands of incidents one by one. In therapy, we work with underlying themes and patterns. Exploring a small number of key experiences allows wider processing by generalisation.
➡️ You are not broken, and you can be supported to feel better.

2️⃣ Protected information = no problem.
You don’t need to disclose sensitive or operational details. You can use a code name for an incident or operation. Trauma can still be processed just as effectively with EMDR, even with minimal or no disclosure.

3️⃣ Challenging the myth of weakness.
You are not weak. You are human, operating in high-risk environments where emotional suppression and “cracking on” are often necessary.
That combination is a known predisposing factor for PTSD. Around 1 in 3 officers will develop PTSD.
➡️ Symptoms are not a reflection of who you are—and you are not alone.

4️⃣ We are not here to judge you.
Therapy is not about questioning your decisions or morals. We understand threat, adrenaline, survival responses, and the realities of operational policing.
Our role is to offer a safe, non-judgemental space focused on support, understanding, and recovery.

5️⃣ You don’t have to hold back the horror.
It’s not your job in therapy to protect us. That instinct comes from a caring part of you—but here, you can bring it all. Fatalities. The images. The sounds. The smells. The moments that stay.
We can go to those depths. We are trained, equipped, and experienced to work with the full sensory impact of trauma.

6️⃣ There is hope—and help is available.
Support is available free of charge. Some officers approach us directly (and we offer a Blue Light discount), but we always ensure you know about your access to confidential private mental health care via Police Care UK, including CBT and EMDR.

I hope sharing this helps at least one person access support.
That is my intention with this post.
We care. 💙



As a therapist, I pay close attention to the subtle cues my clients give—because so much of what matters isn’t always sa...
05/01/2026

As a therapist, I pay close attention to the subtle cues my clients give—because so much of what matters isn’t always said.

I notice:
✨ Body reactions – tearing up, muscle tension, posture shifts, fidgeting
✨ Vocal changes – shifts in tone, pace, volume, or pauses
✨ Emotional shifts – facial expressions, energy, mood changes
✨ Engagement cues – eye contact, leaning in or pulling back

Sometimes I gently bring awareness to these moments:
💬 “I noticed your posture changed just now. What did you notice internally at that moment?”
💬 “Your voice shifted there—what was happening for you as you said that?”

These micro-moments are powerful. They help clients tune into their inner experience, opening the door to self-awareness and healing.

One thing I will never stop advocating for as a therapist:All emotions are valid and deserve attention. 💛Every feeling y...
04/01/2026

One thing I will never stop advocating for as a therapist:

All emotions are valid and deserve attention. 💛

Every feeling you experience—anger, sadness, fear, shame, joy—is a natural part of being human. Emotions are signals, not signs of weakness. They tell us something important about our needs, boundaries, and experiences.

Too often, we can push away difficult emotions or hide them, understandably in those moments. But avoiding them doesn’t make them disappear—it can make them louder, heavier, and harder to process. By noticing, naming, and sitting with our emotions, we create space for understanding and growth.

💬 Next time you feel something uncomfortable, pause and ask yourself:
“What is this feeling trying to tell me?”

 

What I Rely On as a Therapist to Regulate My Own Emotion 🌟 People often ask me how I hold so many trauma stories every d...
01/01/2026

What I Rely On as a Therapist to Regulate My Own Emotion 🌟

People often ask me how I hold so many trauma stories every day. For me, it’s about staying attuned to my own body and nervous system. I ground myself by lengthening my spine, stretching, and breathing, and I also get so much nurture and presence from my dog, Jimmy. 🐾 His attunement to me reminds me to slow down, be present, and return to calm.

Even as a therapist, self-regulation is a practice, not a given. As care givers in helping professions we all need tools and companions to help us carry the work. It's a great honour and privilege to work with people on their therapeutic journey, and by nurturing my own wellbeing, I provide you with the best quality service, which helps to nurture your wellbeing ❤️

Something that I feel deeply about as a therapist is how long people wait, often until they’re completely overwhelmed, b...
30/12/2025

Something that I feel deeply about as a therapist is how long people wait, often until they’re completely overwhelmed, before seeking help.

So many people believe they have to be at their breaking point to “qualify” for therapy. They tell themselves, “It’s not that bad yet,” or “Others have it worse.” By the time they reach out, they’re exhausted, burned out, and carrying far more than they ever should have alone.

Therapy isn’t only for moments of crisis. It’s for prevention, growth, clarity, and support. It’s for learning how to care for your mental health before it becomes debilitating, how to communicate before relationships fracture, and how to rest before burnout takes over.

You don’t have to wait for your life to fall apart to ask for help.
You are allowed to seek support simply because you’re struggling.
You deserve care before you’re in survival mode.

If this resonates, let it be a reminder that you don’t have to wait to ask for support ❤️

As we welcome the new year at midnight tomorrow, I hope good things happen to you—not just big milestones, but quiet, me...
30/12/2025

As we welcome the new year at midnight tomorrow, I hope good things happen to you—not just big milestones, but quiet, meaningful moments too. I hope life meets you with softness where you’ve known struggle, and with clarity where there has been doubt.

Please remember this as you move forward: you are deserving of good things simply because you are here. You don’t have to prove your worth through exhaustion or resilience. You don’t have to have everything figured out to be allowed joy. Let this year be one where you believe a little more deeply that good can come your way—and that you are worthy of every single bit of it ❤️



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Back at the gym 🏋️‍♂️ post Christmas.A great class with lovely people.A ginger detox smoothie to finish.Feeling fresh, m...
29/12/2025

Back at the gym 🏋️‍♂️ post Christmas.
A great class with lovely people.
A ginger detox smoothie to finish.
Feeling fresh, motivated, and ready for the new year.

We are open tomorrow and Wednesday, before we are back to normal opening hours next week!

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Tuesday 9am - 9pm
Wednesday 9am - 9pm
Thursday 9am - 9pm
Friday 9am - 9pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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