As a carer, it has been validating

As a carer, it has been validating as well as challenging, and a great support and safety valve at a difficult time in my life.

Ultimately, the goal is

Ultimately, the goal is to gain greater self-awareness and I think that is where we find healing. Every now and then we are lucky to meet someone who connects with us as both teacher and guide and I feel I have found this in James.

As a carer, it has been validating

As a carer, it has been validating as well as challenging, and a great support and safety valve at a difficult time in my life.

James has helped me to identify

James has helped me to identify and to express the thoughts and feelings I have, both positive and negative, in an atmosphere of acknowledgement and acceptance.

On reflection – using the sand tray…

On reflection – using the sand tray – it takes me out of my head and into my heart.

For me, James creates a very safe space

For me, James creates a very safe space where I know that I am listened to without judgement. He helps me to get in touch with the feelings that I struggle to express and uses approaches that push me towards finding the answers that I know are there but cannot always say out loud.