Bee (Bronwen) is an experienced Counsellor, offering Counselling for anyone over the age of 18 within the Edinburgh area. Historically, their experience is extensive, from Private Counselling to working with a range of Charities. They have experience working within NHS settings and Employment services. The Counselling they provide is supported by regular Supervision and continued learning to enrich the Counselling offered.
Looking, thinking about, and coming to Counselling is an individual decision. Bee sees everyone as their own person, with their own life and their own experiences. They aim to provide a space for clients to share what they need to. They metaphorically walk alongside clients through the experiences shared. Their role is to listen without judgement and with compassion.
With a Person-Centred approach, their aim is to help clients connect with experiences, emotions and aspects of themselves, past and/or present. Whether someone is struggling with self-esteem, issues related to sexuality, relationship issues, gender identity, grief and loss, employment stress, experiences as a survivor of domestic abuse, or past experiences of childhood abuse, Bee offers a space to explore this, which can be helpful in terms of processing and understanding these experiences. Counselling can provide space to talk through experiences, whether current or historic.
EMDR:
Bee is also an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) therapist, as well as a Counsellor. EMDR is a technique used to help process specific memories and specific experiences (past or projected into the future). They have sound experience and understanding of trauma, and how this can affect the brain, body, mind and overall wellbeing.
They utilise trauma-based theories such as Deb Dana’s Polyvagal theory, Somatic theory, Adaptive Information Processing, Dialectical Behavioural Therapy, Compassion Focused Therapy and Mindfulness to supplement EMDR sessions.
Coming to therapy can be daunting, especially when someone is struggling with trauma or other difficulties resulting from traumatic experiences. It can feel confusing and scary. This technique helps to process the suffering connected to what has been experienced. Unlike some other techniques, clients do not have to go into details of the trauma if they do not wish to. They also do not have to share specific details with Bee as the therapist, especially if they feel shame around the event.
Often EMDR is used for a specific event; however, it can also be used for longer-term experiences such as developmental trauma, although this may take more time to process. EMDR is a specific therapeutic technique and follows a structured approach. It can be challenging but helpful. It will not necessarily “get rid” of experiences, but it can help reduce distress and allow clients to see what happened without the same intensity; therefore, it can be empowering.
Please note that EMDR is not recommended for individuals who are currently experiencing addiction issues, eating disorders, psychosis, or who are in highly stressful situations such as being without a home or currently experiencing some form of abuse.
