Demi Shakespeare

📖 September 2024📖 I currently have availability to take on new clients

Hey I'm Demi

Life can feel so overwhelming, feeling like walking on a tightrope, wobbling with anxiety?. Does low self-esteem and low self-confidence stop you from reaching out and grabbing the opportunities you crave?  The trust we have in ourselves can influence where we go next.

I know because I have been a client.

I've sat in the "client's chair" myself, seeking therapy when I felt I should've been able to cope on my own. It was tough asking for help, but let me tell you, the growth and liberation it offers massive. Yes, there will be difficult sessions, but there will be easier ones too. As they say, trust the process.

I work with all sorts of struggles If it matters to you, there's room for it in therapy. Ever heard the phrase "one size fits all?" In therapy, I don't believe that holds true. Like picking a comfortable car to drive or the perfect pair of shoes, therapy should be a good fit for you.

Together, we'll tailor your therapy to fit your needs. We're all unique, and your therapy experience should reflect that.

Sometimes, we know what we want but need a little help to get there. Can you relate?

Remember, it's not a sign that something's wrong with you. Rather, it's a sign that you need a safe space to express your thoughts, and to understand yourself better.

For years, I've been working with clients to navigate their struggles, offering them a place to be heard.

At times it can be difficult to find the words to say what it is that we so desperately want to get out. I am a therapist who thinks outside the box.  

In sessions we can blend different methods including creative therapy  to help you explore difficulties that you might struggle to voice,  work together to help you be able to visualise what's bothering through and work towards feeling better.

I'm not your "typical therapist." - you might have already sensed that  I'm a person first and a therapist second. My goal is to connect with you as a person, to have conversations about the stuff you haven’t yet felt comfortable enough to share because of trying to protect the feelings of those you love, and situations that are personal to you There might be times when a well-placed swear words is the only way to express your feelings, and that's okay.  Oh and quite possibly a few typos. Im probably like this because I remember thinking ‘ I hope we click and they get me’ when finding a therapist myself.

Therapy is not just a place to express your feelings, but also a place to be heard, understood, and validated. I truly believe in the power of listening, helping people to hear themselves, and supporting them in taking action that aligns with their goals.

I appreciate the courage it took for you to read this far. Let's continue this journey together.

As a therapist one of the greatest rewards is watching clients learn to trust themselves, to be themselves without apology as they are.  

I love learning, reflecting on the work I do and ensure I can I support to the best of my ability. I continually work to develop and update my knowledge and skill set. 

Did you know you can book a free 20-minute introductory call? 

This call will give us a chance to have a chat, to see if we are the right fit and if my approach - the fancy name for it is integrative therapy is right for you and your needs. 

I am qualified to work face-to-face in a purpose-built therapy room in Brierley Hill I work online and via telephone. I understand not one size fits all so these can be combined. 📞💻👥

I offer flexible sessions so that you do not have to attend weekly or at the same time or day, daytime evenings or weekends.

I have several years' experience working for charities both as a volunteer for a national childrens' charity as a volunteer counsellor offering support, comfort and practical support to children and young people. In addition to working for a national mental health charity supporting adults experiencing any levels of stress, distress or anxiety. This all supports me in being able to adapt my ways of working to meet the individual needs of clients ensuring therapy works for them.

I believe that we can all face challenging times in life and that it is during these times that we might benefit from a little extra support. Life can sometimes feel like a roller-coaster with ups and downs, twists and turns along the way. It is for this reason I aim to make my practice as accessible as possible.

Please do get in touch if you would like to have a chat about anything you might need.