Serena Roche
I am an experienced psychotherapist offering brief therapy or longer term depth work for individuals and couples. Having trained at the Karuna Institute, I have an MA in Core Process Psychotherapy, a contemplative practice drawing on the principles of mindfulness and psychodynamic theory.
I have also trained at Re-Vision, Couples in Search of Soul, developing my knowledge of relationship counselling. My practice is an integrated holistic approach focusing on mind and body to gain a deeper understanding of inner experience. The use of mindfulness in therapy has vast benefits including a deeply positive affect in managing and reducing emotional stress and anxiety. Bringing mindful attention to the arising sensations, thoughts and emotions in the present moment creates the space to slow down and reflect on what is happening. This refinement of awareness promotes a healthy sense of well-being, carrying with it the possibility of change and making way for a fuller and more spontaneous way of being.
I believe that we all hold the wisdom and strength to heal our pain, and trust that the therapeutic process is a powerful aid in that journey. My intention is to offer a safe and non-judgemental space to uncover complex thoughts and feelings to make sense of our inner world.
Relationship Counselling
Relationships can be deeply fulfilling offering us intimacy and a sense of belonging, but can at times be fraught with emotional difficulty and pain. Problems such as communication breakdown, resentments, blame or betrayal can lead to a sense of disconnection and feelings of loneliness within the relationship.
There are many reasons you may seek out relationship counselling. Perhaps your relationship is uneasy with tension and arguments or feels distant and unsupportive; perhaps there is a desire to recover something that feels lost.
Maybe you simply want to know one another that little bit more and strengthen what is already there. There are also times you may seek this support to separate without animosity or you may not be in a relationship and wish to explore what this means to you… When we explore relationship we are also looking at the role this plays in our lives. We ask, what are our fears, hopes, expectations and dreams that keep us in or out of relationship. What does intimacy mean for us, and what kind of relationship sustains us and meets our needs? As we explore our values, deeply held beliefs and our past experience it is possible to see the impact this has on us now, and make steps towards healthier, more supportive relationships.
Whether you are seeking counselling as an intimate couple, a polyamorous relationship, within a friendship, as family members or as an individual, exploring our relationships can be hugely beneficial and can act as a catalyst for growth and understanding. As well as exploring the individual needs and feelings I am deeply supportive of the relationship as a whole and encourage an enquiry into that which has been co-created.
