Talking Therapy with Ximena Guinguis
Welcome to my website.
Sometimes life presents us with challenging episodes and events that may evoke confusion, feelings of being stuck and/or unhealthy reactions and behaviors. Counselling/Psychotherapy creates a safe, supportive and confidential space to explore and understand those emotions that affect our psychological and emotional wellbeing, uncovering a different way forward. It facilitates awareness of your needs, difficulties, repetitive patterns of behavior and also helps developing insight about who you are to yourself and to others.
The goal of therapy is to increase self-exploration, create awareness, and promote personal growth. Throughout this journey, individuals develop a greater sense of wellbeing and authenticity enabling them to achieve their full potential.
Depending on issues' depth and people's ability to cope with their impact and consequences, some may seek professional advice. The key, however, is for us to be capable of looking inside ourselves and identify the issues without judging or minimizing these.
It is not uncommon to experience feelings like fear or anxiety when we seek help from a therapist for the first time. However, there is no need to worry or feel embarrassed. This is perfectly normal. When people decide to see a psychotherapist, they do so in the hope that they will overcome the fear, the pain or the sadness that certain personal experiences evoke. Facing these issues makes us feel vulnerable and, although the idea is that therapy helps coping with such feelings, it is a well-known fact that addressing and speaking about these can generate unrest as they become 'visible' and we become conscious.
Change is not only possible, but is often desirable. This does not mean that we have to change our personality, but to promote the best of oneself as we learn to know ourselves more and manage better our limitations. The good news is that we all are susceptible to modify out attitudes, behaviors and feelings. Embracing the changes bring a unique opportunity to improve our quality of life and open a door for us to reach our full potential.
The first step in the change and healing process is recognizing that something is wrong. The second is seeking help. Both involve great courage.
I look forward to having the opportunity to talk to you in more detail and helping you overcoming your issues.
