There are times when talking through with another person who offers a Safe Space can be helpful.

Someone who will keep what is discussed confidential and has a theoretical framework of mind and interactions.

Can help with breaking out of difficult feelings and patterns of behaviour.

– A place to explore deep feelings and thoughts which might not be safe or appropriate to explore elsewhere.

– Shame inducing, half formed / part conscious thoughts which might not be safe or appropriate to explore elsewhere.

– Psychotherapist / Counsellor can reflect back thoughts and feelings.

– This can help the client untangle thoughts & feelings and see patterns and connections.

– Bring more of the unconscious into awareness.

– Once people are aware of inner process more options become available.

– With options come the understanding that these patterns or familiar situations are not inevitable.

Objective: Be more ourselves and address issues that stop us.

– Fear

– Residual confused thinking or feelings

– Defensive patterns adopted in response to trauma