You Don’t Have to Hit Rock Bottom to Access Therapy
When was the last time you paused and really checked in with yourself?
Maybe everything seems okay on the surface. You are getting through the days, ticking off the to-do list and doing your best to keep everyone afloat. But deep down something feels a little off. You or your child might be a little more on edge, a little more emotional or a little more withdrawn. And yet you push on telling yourself “It’s not that bad.”
We often think of therapy as something we turn to only when we are at breaking point when life feels unmanageable or we are in crisis. But the truth is therapy does not have to be the last resort. It can be a proactive and empowering way to support emotional wellbeing before things start to feel too heavy.
As an Emotional Wellbeing Practitioner I work with children, young people and adults who are not necessarily struggling in the way we traditionally think of it. Some are navigating transitions like starting school or a house move. Others are dealing with anxiety, overwhelm or big emotions that do not quite have a name. Parents come to me feeling stretched thin and quietly carrying the weight of supporting a child with additional needs. Sometimes people come just needing a safe space to be heard.
Therapy offers exactly that — a safe gentle non-judgemental space to explore your feelings however big or small they might seem. You do not have to be in crisis to benefit from that kind of support.
At my Wellbeing Hub in Larkhill and out in the community across Wiltshire I offer creative child-led approaches like Drawing and Talking, Sandplay, LEGO Therapy and emotional literacy sessions. These therapies are calming and nurturing and are designed to meet you or your child where you are. Not just when things go wrong but to help build confidence resilience and emotional understanding for everyday life.
So if you have ever caught yourself thinking “We are not struggling enough to need help” or “There are others who need this more than we do” please know your feelings are valid. Your child’s emotions matter. And support is available even if you are simply feeling a little out of balance.
You do not have to wait for a breakdown to reach out.
You are welcome here just as you are.
Katie
Embracing Emotions, Enhancing Lives