Clear Mind Therapy with Suzie Shepperson
Counselling for Individuals and Couples in Weybridge, Surrey
IN Person in Weybridge, surrey
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional, psychological and relationship difficulties, including:
- Anxiety & stress - When worry, pressure or feeling overwhelmed begins to affect everyday life.
- Relationships - Understanding patterns, communication difficulties and the impact of relationships on your wellbeing.
- Loss & bereavement - Finding space to process grief and adjust to life after loss.
- Trauma & difficult experiences - Exploring experiences that may continue to affect how you feel in the present.
- Self-esteem - Understanding negative patterns and developing a kinder relationship with yourself.
- Life changes - Support through periods of uncertainty, transition or significant change.
- Narcissistic relationships - Understanding narcissistic behaviour, unhealthy relationship patterns and their impact on your confidence and sense of self.
- Emotional abuse & controlling relationships - Recognising unhealthy dynamics, rebuilding confidence and developing stronger boundaries.
- Trauma & difficult experiences - Making sense of painful experiences and exploring ways to feel safer, more settled and able to move forward.
- Menopause & perimenopause - Support through the emotional and psychological changes that can accompany menopause and perimenopause.
- Neurodivergence, ADHD & Autism - Exploring emotional wellbeing, relationships, self-esteem and the challenges that can come with being neurodivergent.
Individual Therapy in Weybridge, Surrey
Therapy is a space that is truly yours, somewhere you can step away from the demands of everyday life, slow things down and have the freedom to talk openly about whatever is on your mind.
I offer a warm, confidential and non-judgemental space where we can work together to understand what you’re experiencing, explore patterns that may no longer be serving you, and consider what you might want to change.
Whether you’re going through a difficult period, feeling overwhelmed or disconnected, struggling with relationships or self-confidence, or simply feel that something needs to shift, you don’t have to navigate it alone.
There is no set number of sessions. How long you choose to have therapy is entirely up to you. Some people find a few sessions helpful for a specific concern, while others prefer longer-term support and a space to explore things more deeply over time. We can regularly review how things are feeling and what you need, so therapy remains guided by you.
My approach is collaborative and personal. I’ll meet you where you are, without judgement, and we’ll work at a pace that feels right for you.
COUNSELLING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND COUPLES IN Weybridge, SURREY
Myths and Truths about Counselling
Counselling is...
- A skilled activity, helping you to help yourself
- Talking to a professional with a qualification
- An intervention of proven effectiveness
- A comfortable private environment where you can talk in confidence
Counselling is not...
- Tea and sympathy
- Someone telling you what to do
- Being sent somewhere to see someone because you have a problem
- Just for difficulties that are really severe or have troubled you for years
IN Person in Weybridge, surrey
I work with couples experiencing a wide range of emotional, psychological and relationship difficulties, including:
- Communication difficulties - Understanding patterns of communication, reducing conflict and finding healthier ways to listen and be heard.
- Relationship conflict - Exploring recurring arguments, tensions and disagreements and finding more constructive ways to manage differences.
- Trust & betrayal - Working through the impact of broken trust, infidelity or other experiences that have affected the relationship.
- Emotional disconnection - Understanding when couples begin to feel distant or disconnected and exploring ways to rebuild closeness and connection.
- Intimacy & affection - Creating space to talk openly about intimacy, affection and the emotional or physical connection within your relationship.
- Infidelity & affairs - Supporting couples to understand what has happened, process the impact and consider how to move forward together.
- Boundaries & relationship patterns - Understanding unhealthy patterns and developing clearer, healthier boundaries within the relationship.
- Life changes & transitions - Navigating significant changes such as becoming parents, children leaving home, menopause, career changes or other transitions that can affect a relationship.
- Separation & relationship breakdown - Providing a supportive space to explore difficulties, consider the future and navigate separation or relationship breakdown with greater understanding.
- Blended families & parenting differences - Exploring differences in parenting, family dynamics and the challenges of bringing families together.
Couples Therapy in Weybridge, Surrey
Relationships can be wonderful, but they can also go through difficult and painful times. Sometimes couples find themselves having the same arguments, struggling to communicate, feeling disconnected, or finding it difficult to understand each other. Over time, this can leave both partners feeling unheard, frustrated or unsure about how to move forward.
Couples therapy offers a safe and supportive space where you can both talk openly about what is happening in your relationship. I will help you explore the patterns that may be causing difficulties, improve communication and gain a better understanding of each other’s needs and feelings.
I have experience supporting couples through a range of relationship challenges, including communication difficulties, conflict, loss of connection, trust issues, life changes and periods of uncertainty. My approach is warm, balanced and non-judgemental. I do not take sides, the focus is on understanding the relationship and helping both people feel heard.
Every relationship is different, so I tailor our sessions to your individual circumstances and what you would like to achieve. Sometimes the aim is to rebuild closeness and strengthen the relationship; at other times, therapy can help couples understand their options and move forward in a healthier way.
You don't have to wait until things reach breaking point before seeking support. Couples therapy can also be helpful when you simply want to improve your communication, reconnect and strengthen your relationship.
If you feel your relationship could benefit from some support, please get in touch. We can have an initial conversation about what you're experiencing and whether couples therapy feels right for you.
IN Person in Weybridge, surrey
EMDR can help you process:
- Trauma & traumatic experiences - Processing distressing experiences and reducing the emotional impact they continue to have in the present.
- Childhood trauma - Exploring the impact of difficult or painful childhood experiences and developing a greater sense of safety and self-worth.
- Anxiety & panic - Working with the experiences and memories that may be contributing to anxiety, fear or panic.
- Loss & bereavement - Processing distressing aspects of loss and supporting you through the emotional impact of bereavement.
- Relationship trauma - Working through painful experiences within relationships, including betrayal, emotional abuse and
- Low self-esteem & negative beliefs - Working with experiences that have contributed to beliefs such as ‘I’m not good enough’, ‘I’m not safe’ or ‘I’m powerless’.
- Difficult life experiences - Processing experiences that may not meet the definition of trauma but have nevertheless had a lasting emotional impact.
- Medical trauma - Supporting the processing of distressing experiences related to illness, medical procedures, accidents
EMDR - Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing
You may have heard of EMDR, but wondered what it actually means or how it could help you. This is one type of therapy I provide, designed specifically to alleviate trauma and related symptoms such as acute anxiety or phobias.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a gentle form of therapy that can help you process difficult or upsetting experiences that may still be affecting you today.
Sometimes, even when we know something is in the past, our mind and body can continue to react as though we are back in that moment. You might experience upsetting memories, anxiety, feeling on edge, nightmares, or find yourself avoiding certain situations. EMDR can help your brain make sense of these experiences so that they no longer feel as overwhelming. Over time, the memory can become something you remember without experiencing the same level of distress.
During EMDR, I will gently guide you through the process using simple eye movements, sounds or tapping. We go at your pace, and you remain in control throughout. You don't have to tell me every detail of what happened, and we won't rush into anything before you're ready.
My aim is to provide a safe, supportive space where you can feel comfortable and understood. Together, we can explore whether EMDR feels right for you and how it might support you in moving forward.
If you're curious about EMDR or have any questions, please feel free to get in touch. There is no pressure or expectation, we can simply have a chat and see what feels right for you.
Special Interest in Trauma
Trauma is of special interest to me. Often trauma goes unidentified or is treated in a way that is not appropriate. It is important to understand what trauma is, and why it should be treated in a certain way.
You can suffer from trauma for many reasons but let me put it simply by breaking it into two types of trauma:
- Big T trauma - this is when you have a life threatening situation for example, like a car crash or witnessed a life threatening incident. Its a big even and you are left with symptoms such as feeling constantly on edge, anxious, not able to sleep, have flashback or recurrent nightmares.
- Little T trauma - this is trauma that could develop through childhood experiences, attachment issues, bullying at school etc.
The big T, little T has nothing to do with how serious either is perceived. Its just a way of saying you can have trauma for many different reasons and it can lead to anxiety, depression, suicidal thoughts, under achieving at work, weight gain or loss, difficulty in relationships and many other consequences.
Trauma is stored in your body and mind in a specific way and often talking therapy can make it worse rather that make it better. For this reason I am trained in a process called Eye movement desensitisation reprocessing (EMDR for short). It is a very kind gentle process and it isn't a talking therapy, which people who are traumatised often appreciate. It also works quickly which is another huge benefit. If you recognise the potential that you have suffered from trauma, or post traumatic stress disorder, then do get in touch.
I am a registered EMDR practitioner with EMDR Ireland and Europe.
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The end of therapy
At the end of our work together, you can expect many positive life changes. An increased self-awareness and a renewed perspective enabling you to be in a position to make more informed choices and feel more in control. Over time, a reduction in the intensity of some overwhelming feelings and you will be in a stronger position to utilise effective coping techniques.
This will have a beneficial impact on your domestic, social and working life.