I'm Sarah Lewin,. a BACP registered Trauma Informed Psychotherapist, Hypnotherapist and Holistic Health Practitioner based in Nottingham NG5 area, as well as Online . I also offer Counselling sessions online, or by phone from wherever you are in the UK or wider world.
I have 20+ years of experience working with clients, focusing on trauma, anxiety, and stress management.
Counselling and Psychotherapy
I work with adult individuals and specialise in working with trauma, anxiety and narcissistic abuse recovery, including adult children of emotionally immature and narcissistic parents. You can read more about therapy for narcissistic abuse recovery here.
Growing up with these kind of relationships can be really challenging and cause deep emotional pain. It is natural to want to have a close and loving relationship with our parents but when that doesn't happen and isn't possible we look for ways to protect ourselves and to get our needs met or to withdraw. You may grow up feeling not good enough because of the lack of validation. You may experience a fear of rejection and abandonment and you may well have gone on to have abusive or unhealthy relationships as an adult.
Growing up with a narcissistic or emotionally immature parent will always be about them and not you. Due to their lack of empathy and ability to nurture their children, the childrens needs and feelings are dismissed and often belittled. This leads to feelings of low self-worth, a lack of automony and the abitlity to create loving relationships with others.
You may have experienced feelings of resentment, anger, confusion, guilt and shame, and a longing to be loved and accepted for who you are. To be seen, heard and respected.
You may already be aware that there is nothing that is going to change your parent, and you may have tried for many years to no avail. Unfortunately the only one who can change is you.
Due to relational and developmental trauma you would have experienced growing up, you may have been experiencing feelings of;
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Low Self Worth
- A lack of Confidence
- Social anxiety
- Intrusive, negative thoughts
- Intimacy Issues and difficulty in relationships
- C-PTSD
You may be using unhealthy behaviours such as addictions, OCD, or binge eating as coping strategies.
Counselling can be a wonderful opportunity for develop autonomy, identity, and self-awareness. It will help you to become aware of the thoughts and behaviours that are holding you back from recognising your true self and living according to who you truly are. Counselling and Psychotherapy encourage us to develop a better relationship with ourselves, and when we better understand ourselves and why we feel and behave the way we do then we can heal and grow and have healthier relationships with ourselves and others.
Counselling doesn't have to be hard or painful. It is an incredibly rewarding experience that lasts a lifetime.
Some of the benefits you may experience from therapy are;
- Learn to regulate your emotions more effectively
- Learn to say no and be more assertive
- Reduce feelings of guilt and shame
- Create boundaries
- Feel calmer
- Quiten negative thoughts
- Overcome fear and anxiety
To name a few.
It is a great pleasure to be part of that journey with the people who come to work with me. To see the change from the first session to the last is so rewarding.
I hope you feel that I am the right therapist for you. If so, please feel free to email me to arrange a consultation.
"Since working with you my nervous system feels less reactive and life is generally easier. I want to thank you for how you have helped me."
"The last 6 months have been an immense help for me and for that I'm very grateful. Thank you!" - Client B
"Thank you for the time you spent with me. Just being able to talk has had quite a profound impact. My sincerest appreciation goes to you." - Client R
Sarah Lewin - Counselling, Psychotherapy, Holistic Health Coaching, Holistic Therapies and Hypnotherapy, online and in person at Magnolia Therapy Centre, Mapperley Park, Nottingham NG5, and Ransom Wood Business Park Mansfield NG21
