Suzia Bolman

I am an experienced and skilled psychotherapist with a background in clinical psychology, dedicated to support you towards improving your well being.  I am from a multicultural background with a substantial life experience. This has guided me to develop an open mind towards life in general and to personal dilemmas in particular, with two key personal values at the centre: - compassion, as a powerful tool to transmute emotion and to create a more joyful life. - equanimity, the awareness that I cannot control life unpredictability but I can control /choose the way I respond to it. How can  I help by listening without judgement, valuing the unique human being that you are to investigate and understand  emotions and behaviour patterns to reflect on earlier interactions and  how they affect your present relationships to work with trauma and disconnected parts of self to help you navigate the complex process of  grief, loss and abandonment to  explore who you are and improve your self confidence and motivation toward life in general. to offer creative ways to express difficult feelings and experiences as a way of processing and integrate them.  I have extensive experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds in various settings. This includes Scotland, Glasgow, where I worked for a generic counselling service delivering long term sessions and Mind in London offering short term therapy to NHS patients. I have been providing effective therapy sessions assisting clients experiencing among others depression, anxiety, trauma, sexual abuse, bereavement, motivation and self-esteem. In Lisbon, within the Hospital setting, I delivered short term therapy for patients diagnosed with chronic disease. Additionally, I support clients in coping with life changes, acknowledging the healing power of resilience and strength in the face of adversity. How do I work My counselling approach is person-centred, emphasising deep listening and empathy as core conditions for healing. In addition I also incorporate cognitive and psychodynamic psychological models to effectively meet the individual needs of my clients. As a long-term mindfulness practitioner, I invite a gentle somatic and compassionate awareness to therapy sessions to connect and integrate the body and mind.  Whether you have a specific goal or willing to explore an area of your life, I am here to help you, I do offer a safe space for reflection, where you can cultivate skills and develop coping strategies to improve your life- I am committed to treating everyone with respect, sensitivity, and compassion.  Taking the first step towards a more fulfilling and happier life requires courage, a I am committed  to support you on that journey.  Concession rates available.   Education: Degree in clinical Psychology and Diploma in Person -centred therapy