Tracy Holland

Are you feeling overwhelmed or stuck and don't quite understand what is going on for you right now? Are you suffering from anxiety, depression or have a sense that things just aren't right, but you don't know why? Are you unsure about how to move forwards in a more meaningful way? Do you want to make sense of life's challenges?  

Trauma is often felt physically as well as emotionally.  Trauma symptoms may present as panic attacks, or feeling numb, you might have poor concentration, and are unable to connect with others, or get angry for no apparent reason. Emotionally you may be living life in a constant state of hyperarousal - feeling anxious, on edge and unable to relax, helpless, fearful or sad; these are all common symptoms of trauma. Physically you may experience an upset stomach, unable to sleep, pounding heart, sweating or using alcohol to 'drown out' the intrusive thoughts.  

Unresolved trauma can affect how you function. It can take on many forms resulting in some individuals struggling with their jobs, relationships and mental health issues. Counselling can help identify triggers, develop coping strategies, and decrease the symptoms, all in a safe and supportive environment. Recovery from trauma is possible.  Learning about your own trauma triggers, can aid the recovery process.  

I successfully work with trauma, more specifically, childhood trauma, and can hold the space for you to explore whatever comes into your awareness. Together we can safely unlock traumatic experiences, and discuss any necessary skills and tools for you to gain control over triggers or trauma reactions, when they happen, whilst ensuring you are not re-traumatised. 

Together we will work at your own pace exploring your feelings and emotions, whilst supporting your growth and movement through your ‘stuckness’. You will set your own goals for therapy so that you can find a more balanced life. I am passionate about talking therapy, and regularly witness growth and change take place during the therapeutic process, resulting in clients feeling empowered and able to live a more meaningful life.     

I believe we are all unique and live our lives from our own perspective. I build deep therapeutic relationships with clients whilst providing a safe and held space for individuals to speak their own truth. Together we will explore aspects of your life that you find troubling or difficult in a non judgemental environment.  

I offer compassion, empathy, openness, understanding and authenticity, in a calming and quiet environment.  Talking therapy can be powerful and impactful, enabling individuals to arrive in a place where they are more comfortable with who they are, arriving in a place of true self acceptance.  

I have experienced the benefits of counselling myself, which enabled me to reflect on my own life and bring about positive change. Having first hand experience of talking therapy, exploring my 'shadows' and visiting parts of my life which I found difficult, has enabled me to experience first hand the benefits of therapy.  I feel privileged that I can see how life changing the process is for others, who are ready to start their own journey.  

The counsellor you choose has to be one you are comfortable with, offering a non judgemental space for you to explore what you are finding difficult. I offer a free 15 minute consultation for you to be able to ask any questions, and to see if you feel I am the right counsellor for you.  

I offer face-to-face sessions from my therapy room located in a village called Frogpool, which is between Truro and Falmouth. The room is quiet and private. There is off street parking available. To discuss your therapy requirements, the offer of a free 15 minute consultation with no obligation to book a session, enables you to drive your own therapy journey.

For more information about how we can work together, please visit my webpage - www.tracyrae.co.uk

Alternatively, you may wish to drop me a text - 07731 580333 with any queries you may have.

To support your search in finding the right counsellor for you, I offer a FREE 15 minute telephone or in person consultation, with no obligation to book a session.  The consultation enables me to gain an initial understanding of what is going on for you, and to explain how we can work together on what you want to bring to therapy.  During the consultation you can ask me any questions which will support you in making the decision to find the right counsellor for you.     

The counsellor you choose has to be the right one, in order for the therapeutic relationship to support you during your journey of personal growth and understanding the self.  I provide the safe, held space, you decide on the direction we go in.   

I offer weekday sessions from 08.30 - 20.00 and have 'some' capacity for Saturday morning sessions.  

I offer sessions face-to-face only.  I also offer home visits for local clients, within a 5 mile radius.  Outside of the 5 mile radius I charge a small fee for fuel. 

Therapy work can be short or long-term.  I offer block bookings for those who want to secure several sessions, and for those who are seeking counselling through their employer.