Whole Me Therapy: A Holistic Approach to Healing & Growth
Traditional "talk therapy" often focuses solely on the mind. However, for children and young adults navigating ADHD and the echoes of trauma, emotions are often felt deeply in the body before they can be put into words.
The Whole Me approach bridges this gap by integrating creative expression with somatic (body-based) tools. We don't just talk about the "erupting volcano" or the 'wild horse' of emotion; we learn the practical skills to tame it.
My Therapeutic Pillars
🎨 Art Therapy: When words are not enough
When big feelings are too complex for language, art provides a safe bridge. Through drawing, painting, and sculpting, we externalize internal struggles, making them tangible and manageable.
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The Benefit: Reduces the pressure to "explain" and allows for a deeper exploration of the subconscious.
🧘 Somatic Tools: Calming the Storm
Trauma and ADHD often keep the nervous system in a state of "high alert." I teach simple, physical techniques that children and young adults can use anywhere to return to a state of calm.
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Breathwork: Guided exercises to regulate heart rate and signal safety to the brain.
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EFT Tapping: A gentle technique involving tapping on specific points of the body to release emotional tension and "stuck" energy.
🧠ADHD & Neuro-Trauma Coaching
We move beyond "fixing behavior" and instead focus on understanding how your (or your child's) unique brain works.
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The Focus: Building practical strategies for executive functioning, memory, and emotional regulation that honor your neurodiversity rather than fighting against it.
Why "Whole Me"?
Most therapeutic models address symptoms in isolation. Whole Me looks at the entire ecosystem of the individual:
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Safety First: Creating a sensory-friendly environment where the nervous system can relax.
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Expression: Finding the right medium (Art, Tapping, or Movement) for the individual.
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Integration: Taking these tools out of the therapy room and into the home and school environment.
Is this right for my me (or my child)?
This approach is particularly effective for young people who:
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Identify as neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism).
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Have experienced medical or situational trauma.
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Experience intense emotional dysregulation or "outbursts" daily or that impacts relationships, schoolwork or career.
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Shut down or become non-verbal when stressed.
Prices:
- Individual therapy (one-to-one): 125 EUROS/ Session*
- Parent-Child Dyad: 75 Euros/Session
- Group Therapy(maximum 5 people): 40 Euros/Person/Session
*(If you're facing financial challenges, a sliding scale of €30 to €60 is available to accommodate your needs.)*