One-to-One Integrative Therapy Sessions with Fiona

I'M FIONA!

An Integrative Psychotherapist, Trauma Informed Yoga Teacher and Co-Founder of Re-Younify.

Hi, I am Fiona, and I help women reconnect with their true selves, cultivate self-love and learn how to communicate their whole selves authentically.

For a long time, I struggled with my sense of self, I was taught it was selfish to put my needs first and would often prioritise everyone else’s needs over mine out of a sense of duty and guilt.

Growing up with low self-esteem and a feeling that there was something deeply wrong with me, caused by neglect and emotional abuse, I spend most of my adult life masking the not so attractive parts of myself. I tried hard to mould myself into the perfect partner, holding back thoughts, feelings and emotions out of fear of being rejected.

I couldn’t speak my mind, I would swing from extremes of silence and withdrawal to anger and criticism, often exploding after days, weeks or months of holding stuff it. Feeding into a cycle of harsh self-criticism, self-loathing and self-punishment.

Moreover, I felt like I had to do it all, keep a perfect house, be a perfect partner/wife, work and keep up a busy social life and I burnt out.

This started my journey of self-healing, first I focused on physical health, diet and exercise and became passionate about nutrition, but I couldn’t fix myself, I was still struggling, until I addressed my emotional pain.

Over the last few years, and after hundreds of hours of studying the connection between body and mind and looking at how the body holds emotional pain. I now understand that if we really want to heal and change our lives, we need to address those early childhood wounds while simultaneously working with what is going on in the body in the present.

I have also learnt that women who have suffered from sexual or physical abuse find it hard to connect into their bodies as they see connecting into their bodies as dangerous, therefore connecting in needs to be done gently, slowly and respectfully.

So how has all of this changed my relationship with John?

Through learning how to connect into my body, and staying present with my thoughts, feelings, emotions and bodily sensations, I was able to really vocalise what was going on. I learnt how to be courageous in my speech and how I asked for help. I understood that if I spoke from the heart and approached things with kindness and compassion, I could get my needs met.

I was able to have hard conversations with him about my truth and my pain even if it meant feeling shame and embarrassment in the moment. Bringing in that level of vulnerability bought us closer together and strengthened our bond.

Over the course of the last few years, we developed the Integrated Self Framework, using the tools that most resonated with us and saw the biggest transformations both personally and in our relationship.

The reason the Integrated Self Framework works is because it takes the focus away from your partner and puts it firmly on you! It is about deep self-exploration. It teaches you how to stay present with yourself and self-reflect and then provides you with tools to process your triggers. This means as you work through your triggers and traumas, you are no longer triggered by the same issues in your relationship, and your relationship will go from strength to strength. This has been our experience anyway!

But most importantly it gives you the courage to speak up, address your unmet needs and feel seen, heard, validated and understood in your relationship.

If you’re ready to embark on a journey of self-exploration, self-understanding, and courageous self-love, why not start your healing journey today, and sign up to my Brave Beginnings introductory sessions! Let’s unlock the beauty of true self-acceptance together and create harmonious relationships that reflect the love and respect we cultivate within ourselves. 

WHO ARE THESE SESSIONS FOR?

Are you feeling burnt out from juggling multiple roles, with little energy left for your relationship? Do you often carry more of the domestic and emotional load than your partner, making you feel unseen or overwhelmed? Do you struggle to ask for or receive help, worrying it might reveal weakness, or you might disappoint others? Do you find it hard to communicate in a way that you feel heard, understood, and seen, leading to moments of frustration or withdrawal? Are you feeling disconnected from your partner? Do you feel the magic between you has faded? Do they feel distant and uninterested or are you simply looking for a partner but can't seem to find that perfect match. If you answered yes to any of these questions then these therapy sessions are for you. The Integrated Self Framework will help you connect into yourself and help you get to know yourself better so you can approach your relationship or future relationships with more confidence and clarity, feeling more assertive, empowered and able to get your needs met. You will learn how to take responsibility for yourself, be more open, vulnerable and honest and less afraid of showing up as your true self!