But my parents did their best
Explore how childhood experiences can shape us as adults, even when our parents did their best. Understanding the impact of our past doesn't mean blaming them.

Explore how childhood experiences can shape us as adults, even when our parents did their best. Understanding the impact of our past doesn't mean blaming them.

Nothing bad happened in your childhood, so why do you struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing or low self-esteem? Explore how early experiences can shape us.

We all develop ways of coping when we're growing up. Having a counsellor alongside who sees the younger you helps you understand why those coping strategies developed, and allows change to happen.

Therapeutic counselling for adults and teenagers experiencing anxiety, emotional overwhelm, low self-esteem, bereavement, trauma and relationship difficulties.
Online counselling across the UK - In-person sessions in the New Forest, Brockenhurst , Christchurch & Highcliffe - Member BACP
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