How We Work: Our Therapeutic Methods At Sisu Therapy, we combine evidence-based approaches with innovative methods to create a therapeutic experience tailored to your unique needs. Whether you’re looking for traditional talking therapy, the transformative power of hypnotherapy, or something more experiential like working with horses or exploring your dreams, we’ll work together to find the right approach for you.
Integrated Therapeutic Approach
Our approach combines psychotherapy, hypnotherapy, and knowledge of natural wellness to provide comprehensive support. This integration allows us to address both immediate concerns and underlying patterns, creating lasting positive change.
Psychotherapy
- helps you explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours
- develops new perspectives and coping strategies
- creates understanding of patterns and triggers
- builds practical tools for lasting change
Hypnotherapy
- uses deep relaxation to access your inner resources
- makes positive changes more achievable
- reinforces new patterns of thinking and behaving
- particularly helpful for anxiety, pain management, and building confidence.
Animal-Assisted Therapy: The Power of Connection
Our animal-assisted therapy sessions with our therapy horses, represent a unique approach that combines the proven benefits of equine interaction with professional therapeutic support. This innovative method has shown particular effectiveness with teenagers and young adults who may find traditional talking therapy challenging.
How It Works Sessions take place in a natural outdoor environment where clients engage in simple activities with their horse – grooming, leading, or simply spending time together. The focus on caring for horses creates a comfortable distraction that allows deeper conversations to emerge naturally. Many young people find they can express feelings and thoughts more freely when not under the direct focus of face-to-face conversation.
The Benefits of Equine-Assisted Therapy Horses are naturally empathetic and respond to human emotions, creating immediate feedback and connection. The physical activity of grooming or walking with our trained horses helps reduce anxiety and promotes a sense of calm. The responsibility of caring for another being builds confidence and self-worth, whilst the outdoor environment provides a refreshing alternative to traditional clinic settings.
Who Benefits Most This approach is particularly effective for teenagers experiencing anxiety, self-esteem issues, or difficulties with communication. Young people who have found traditional therapy challenging often thrive in this setting. The non-judgmental presence of our horses combined with therapeutic support creates a unique space for healing and growth.
Professional Standards All animal-assisted sessions maintain the same professional standards as our traditional therapy, with proper insurance, safety protocols, and therapeutic frameworks. Our horses are specifically trained for therapeutic work and sessions are structured to ensure both safety and therapeutic benefit.
MindScape Insights
Dreamwork Consultancy
Working with dreams offers us a chance to explore deeper layers of the psyche, often hidden from our conscious awareness.
Dreams serve as a bridge to parts of ourselves we may not easily confront in our daily lives. They express our experiences and emotions through symbolic imagery, making complex feelings more tangible and easier to understand. This symbolic language invites exploration through metaphor, creativity, and emotional depth, opening the door to growth and insight.
Engaging with dreams supports personal development, fostering a deeper connection with yourself and a greater sense of belonging in the world. By reflecting on the symbols and messages in your dreams, you can gain a more profound understanding of yourself and your place in your life’s larger story.
The Process:
During our sessions, you’ll bring one or more dreams that stand out to you. I’ll guide you in exploring the emotions, symbols, settings, and characters within the dreams. With a sense of presence and curiosity, we’ll dig deeper into these elements to uncover their meanings and relevance.
Together, we’ll create a space for discovery, allowing you to access the valuable insights and wisdom your dreams hold. By the end of the session, you’ll leave with practical, grounded tools to help you integrate the dream’s messages into your waking life.
How You Will Benefit:
- Discover and integrate unconscious aspects of yourself
- Gain insight into inner conflicts and unresolved issues
- Address past experiences that shape your current perceptions
- Build a deeper, more meaningful relationship with yourself and your life
- Explore universal archetypes and life patterns
- Develop a personal mythology and a clearer life narrative
- Reflect on existential questions and the meaning of life
- Connect with your soul’s deeper journey and purpose
- Receive valuable guidance and clarity from your dreams
- Achieve balance in your physical, emotional, and mental states
- Cultivate a sense of connection to something greater than yourself
- Learn practical tools to continue growing through your dreams
- Dive into symbols and metaphors to uncover hidden meanings
- Increase self-awareness and personal insight
- Stimulate creativity and improve problem-solving
Our Therapeutic Values: Sessions are structured to move at your pace, providing you with an environment that values:
- Authenticity
- Trust
- Empowerment
- Personal Growth
- Sustainable change
A typical journey
While every client’s experience is unique, here’s an example of how therapy might progess:
- Explore current challenges and their impact
- Identify patterns and triggers
- Develop practical coping strategies
- Use hypnotherapy to reinforce positive changes
- Build confidence in handling future challenges.
Preparing for Your Session
For In-Person Sessions
- Arrive 5 minutes early to settle in
- Wear comfortable clothing
- Bring any relevant medical information or notes you’d like to discuss
- Consider questions you’d like to ask
For On-Line Sessions
- Find a quiet, private space where you won’t be disturbed
- Test your device and internet connection beforehand
- Have headphones ready if possible
- Keep a glass of water nearby