“My experience of counselling has been amazing, I’ve been with Healing for the Heart since having my first child… I didn’t understand some of the behaviours that I would have and Jodi has really helped me understand how my past experiences impact how I act and how some of those things are okay! That I’m not a bad person and that I’m not wrong…
I had a lot of PTSD symptoms and hyper-vigilance and Jodi has helped me to regulate my nervous system and teach me about these things. Just to know that you’re not broken and that what you have experienced is normal, is a huge step in the healing process” – Natalie, Counselling client
Natalie began coming to counselling at Healing for the Heart after she became a mum. She was struggling with anxiety, particularly around being a good enough mum – something many parents can relate to. Jodi helped Natalie better understand her emotions and helped her come to terms with things which had happened in her past which were still impacting her wellbeing. Natalie is of course, and always has been, a wonderful mum, sometimes people just need a little guidance to help them see that for themselves.
Many of the people we support cannot afford expensive private counselling and have struggled to access mental health support through the NHS due to long waiting lists and strict criteria. The NHS is amazing! But it is struggling to meet demand. We are here to help fill that gap, and to ensure that everyone has access to good mental health care, no matter their financial situation.
Can you make a donation to Healing for the Heart so that more people like Natalie can get the support they need? By making a donation of £50, you could fully fund a counselling session for someone who can’t afford to pay for private mental health care. Link to: https://checkout.justgiving.com/c/3419328
You can listen to more of the Healing for the Heart community talk about their journeys, by visiting our Facebook or Instagram page. Thank you Natalie for sharing your story.
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