Nurture Wellbeing
Nurture Wellbeing with Lou Patrick.
BA (Hons), BSc (Hons), HPD, DFSH, MNCH (Reg), AfSFH (Reg), EFT (Adv).
Whitley Bay, North Shields and Online Wellbeing Practice
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Have you lost your confidence?
Does life feel overwhelming?
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Maybe your resilience is low?
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Who I Work With
At Nurture Wellbeing I work with people who are not prepared to settle for a life ‘half lived’ or a life overcast with worries, doubt or an inability to move forwards. I help people with many things including managing anxiety, improving mood & confidence, building resilience, rekindling their spark, craft joy-FULL lives and overcome the challenges they are facing.
I have been there myself, which drives my passion in helping people achieve the happiness they deserve. I understand that embracing change takes courage and effort and whilst it is true that my clients’ do also have to actively work towards their goals – I am there to hold their hand every step of the way and be their own personal cheerleader – acknowledging every small bit of progress and keeping them accountable to their individual goals.
I have many years experience in healthcare (including over 20 years as an NHS Occupational Therapist) and am skilled in working with people, making them feel comfortable and holding space for them so they can explore how they want their lives to be. The solution focused approach is different in that there is no need to unpick the past, which can be a relief for people especially if they have tried other methods of therapy previously which didn’t help them in the way they had hoped, they left sessions drained or simply for whatever reason didn’t want to revisit the past.
I am qualified as a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist – offering both solution Focused Hypnotherapy and Solution Focused Brief Therapy. I am an Advanced Practitioner in Emotional Freedom Technique (E.F.T.) as well as a Reiki Master Practitioner (Usui lineage),
I am also experienced in other modalities such as Acceptance & Compassion Therapy, Brief Therapy, Mindfulness and Coaching and have undertaken studies in Psychology in part of my training as an Occupational Therapist. If it is appropriate for my clients, I can weave these elements into their sessions, creating a bespoke session which is as individual as they are.
I have a personal passion in helping people who identify as neurodivergent support their wellbeing . I also have special interests in helping people with phobias, grief, confidence and anxiety.
About Me
Having worked in the NHS for over 20 years as an Occupational Therapist (OT), latterly as a Palliative Care OT, I have a solid understanding of a wide range of physical and mental health challenges that people can face.
On a personal level, I have experienced enduring depression as well as disordered eating from my teens and throughout my adult life. Having had hypnotherapy myself to cope with these difficulties, I am passionate about facilitating my clients to turn their lives around to reach their fullest potential.
I can provide education about how the brain works to empower you to take back control of your life. Whilst using a solution focused approach allows us to concentrate on shaping your future rather than unpicking the past.
I offer different ways of helping you because I know that this can look different for each of us – the one thing that is consistent is that you are always at the heart of everything.
I am police checked, fully insured and undertake regular supervision and professional development.
You may also wish to check me against the Health Care & Professionals Council where I am registered as an NHS OT if you would like extra peace of mind.
How Much Does it Cost?
I offer a FREE ‘cuppa and chat’ option online for any informal questions that you might want to discuss virtually. You can book this through my Calendly.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy:
I offer a reduced cost Initial Consultation (£30) to help me better understand how I can help you. It is also an opportunity for us to decide whether we both feel that we are suited to working together. I strongly believe that it is extremely important to feel comfortable with your therapist so that you maximise the benefits from therapy. At the end of the consultation, my clients report feeling reassured and more positive with a greater understanding of how to move forwards in their lives.
Solution Focused Hypnotherapy sessions after that can be paid for as you go at £80 a session, or you might prefer to purchase a package of 6 sessions for the price of 5 at £400 (equivalent to approx £65 per session) knowing that you have fully committed to your goals and given yourself the gift of time to make the changes that you will reap rewards from.
Both in-person and on-line sessions work equally as well and it really is a matter of preference – although obviously seeing me on-line means that distance is no object..I have worked with people as far flung as Australia, the United States and Cape Verde!
I provide a FREE relaxing hypnosis audio download for you to keep track and continue the work outside of sessions as well as supporting written information about how your brain works.
Solution Focused Brief Therapy £50.00 Pay as you go.
Reiki £48 per session.
If you have any questions about how many sessions you might need or frequency – please contact me to discuss.
Generally, the Solution Focused approach works extremely quickly compared to many other approaches.
Address
Azure Therapy, Arcade House, Upper Floors, 252 Whitley Road, Whitley Bay NE26 2TE
Chapter House, 11, Preston Road, North Shields, NE29 0LU.
Appointment Times: I work Monday through to Wednesday - please check my calendly by pressing the 'book a session' button for available appointments.
If you require additional support or cannot find anything that suits, please do drop me a text message.
Contact
Text me on 07772 342 206