ONE-ON-ONE WELL-BEING COACHING
Thrive Senses One-On-One Well-Being Coaching
The Thrive Senses one-on-one well-being sessions are offered by Sarah, online or in her calm and comforting office space. Sarah prioritises the establishment of a safe, confidential, understanding, supportive coach-client relationship.
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An Integrative, Client-Centered Approach
Well-being needs are wide-ranging and, in recognition of this, so is the Thrive Senses approach. The sessions are flexible and always tailored to the individual. Clients book them for a wide range of reasons, including issues related to stress, anxiety, confidence, purpose, coping and general happiness. Together, the coach and client decide how the meetings will progress and this often involves an integrative approach to well-being coaching, utilising aspects of various therapeutic techniques, in a concurrent or cumulative way. These methods can include counselling, cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT).
Well-Being Coaching
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The main aim of our well-being coaching is to help a client really flourish in life. This is done through various techniques and incorporates the principles of positive psychology, which aim to increase traits like optimism and resilience and, ultimately, assist a client to achieve 'eudaimonia', a state of inner, sustained happiness. This not only helps clients to be more appreciative of life's ups, but it helps to provide strength for life's downs, so that they are buoyant, flexible, reflective and able to view many of life's challenges as opportunities to learn and grow.
During the sessions, aspects of counselling, CBT and ACT may still be utilised to a certain extent, but the ultimate focus is identifying a client's skills and strengths and utilising them to establish manageable goals in order to enhance their physical, emotional and social health.
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Counselling
Some clients find a simple form of talk therapy hugely beneficial, so they prefer to incorporate a counselling approach into their sessions. Often, clients are living away from family and old friends which can be challenging and lonely, so they want to talk to someone about their experiences, thoughts and feelings. Others might be feeling overwhelmed, tired, hopeless or struggling to deal with certain aspects of themselves or their life. Letting it out to an empathetic practitioner can provide more clarity, help a client to find effective coping strategies and, ultimately, feel like some of the weight has been lifted.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Some clients may come with specific issues, like stress and anxiety, the intensity of which might warrant special depth and focus. This might necessitate aspects of CBT or ACT. In CBT, the practitioner will help the client to identify unhelpful behavioural and thought patterns, challenge them, and find ways to replace them with more positive and helpful strategies. In ACT, the practitioner will help the client to combine mindfulness with self-acceptance, and live and behave in ways that are consistent with their personal values.
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Anxiety Reduction
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Don't worry if you don't really know what you're feeling and which approach we'll utilise on your path to optimal well-being. That's for us to figure out together.
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Thrive senses strives to create a relaxing, positive, empowering coaching experience which does not induce or exacerbate anxiety. You can be assured that anything you say will be kept in the absolute strictest of confidence. There will be no pressure on you to talk about anything you're not comfortable with and no pressure on you to book future sessions. The emphasis is on making you feel safe, respected, listened to and supported at all times.
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"I wasn't sure what to expect, but right from the first session it felt like a fog was beginning to lift. Sarah's really helped me to understand myself and change the way I look at things. I'm not so hard on myself now and feel a lot more positive."
"As you know, I booked an appointment on the recommendation of a friend. I was feeling a bit lost and directionless. The sessions are really helping me realise what's holding me back. I'm recognising my strengths and learning how to use them. I'm feeling a lot more confident about the future now.. Thank you Sarah, you're worth your weight in gold."
"I first went because I had something I was dreading coming up and my anxiety was raging. Sarah is so calming and positive. She's really made me recognise why I get like this and she's given me great ways to deal with it. I decided to keep going and I'm really starting to feel like a different person!"
"Why? Because I just love going! It's my weekly treat to myself! Getting things off my chest and working through my worries. It's really helped me cope with living in a new place. I can't thank you enough!"
"I feel like crying writing this, honestly, but I'm so glad I found you. It's such a relief being able to get it all out to someone who's so kind and understanding. `Even though I know I probably cost you a fortune in Kleenex (sorry about that!) You really help me keep things in perspective and make me feel good about myself. I feel stronger every week. Thank you x"
"Wish I'd found you ages ago. I feel calm just being in your room and being around you. You're so lovely and really motivate me and help me feel brighter. Thank you so much."
* Please note, Sarah's client list is currently full. If you would like to go on the waiting list, please email info@thivesenses.com. One-off emergency sessions are available upon request.*
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Session Duration: ​1 hour
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Timings:
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Sunday:
10.30am-11.30am, 12.00pm-1.00pm
Tuesday:
10.30am-11.30am, 12.00pm-1.00pm
Thursday:
10.30am-11.30am, 12.00pm-1.00pm
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Clients are advised to only book one appointment initially, then we'll decide together how to move forward and the number of sessions that this might involve. Subsequently, clients usually book weekly sessions in 5-10 week blocks, so appointment times do tend to get booked out well in advance. You are, of course, welcome to simply book one-off sessions whenever needed, if availability allows.
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Booking: ​Please email info@thrivesenses.com​
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Emergency Sessions:​ One-off, emergency sessions outside of the the hours listed above are available upon request. Clients book them for a variety of reasons, including needing a pep talk for a forthcoming event or dealing with an unexpected, stressful incident.
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