IT'S ABOUT YOU

Hi, my name really is Madonna.  And I'm sure you can imagine how many times I've been asked if I sing :)  I actually do sing, write my own songs, and play guitar.

I live with my sister who had Down Syndrome.  I really don't relate to being called her 'carer.'  She's my sister and room-mate, like anybody else who chooses to lives with their siblings.

I have several companion hand-tamed birds.  Many people don't know birds have the intelligence of a five-year-old child!  My little parrotlet Peter Pan sings the Addams Family (well his version anyway).

I love gardening and travel.  I've travelled to many countries.  I lived in Canada for a year and have been there seven times in all as I have good friends I stay with.  It's so easy to do side trips to other parts of Canada and the US from there too.

I've been told by friends and clients I'm warm, relatable and down to earth.  

 Grief is about loss and loss is caused by many life circumstances. Are you grieving for any of the following reasons?
 

· Death of a loved one

· Death of a pet

· Divorce/separation

· Illness or injury 

· Dismissal from work 

· Retirement 

· Change in health status

· Pregnancy 

· Inability to have children

· Childhood trauma

· Traumatic event

· Change of identity

· Lack of meaning

· Life regrets

· Family tension

· Unresolved conflict

· Imprisonment

· Sexual difficulties 

· Change in financial state 

· Child leaving home 

· Change in work/school

· Change in recreation 

· Loneliness 

· Change in social activities 

· Body changes

· Loss of trust

· Loss of safety

You may be so stressed you don't even know you're stressed!  Sadly, many people have to reach the stage of burn-out before they realise they've been running on empty for far too long.

The stress hormone, cortisol, races through your body keeping you awake at night, snapping at people left and right and feeling overwhelmed and fatigued.

I provide a safe, comfortable space for you to Bee Yourself and explore what's really going on.

Many people seek counselling individually because their partner is unwilling to attend.  They also attend individual counselling whilst having couples therapy to avoid any conflict of interest within couples counselling.

You may also want to work on yourself due to past trauma or individual issues in order to improve yourself and/or your relationships.

You may also be wondering if you are in an abusive relationship.  This may sound obvious but when you are treated a certain way for a long time it becomes your "normal."  Understanding what is healthy for you, and what isn't, can be an important first step.

Anger can be caused for many different reasons.  It is neither a "good" or "bad" emotion.  The way we express anger can be damaging and that's when most people seek outside guidance.

I will help you to discover where your anger might be coming from and provide individually-tailored strategies to help.