My name is Ruth Ryder I am a therapist and counsellor in South Devon specialising in abuse and trauma;
sexual abuse, emotional abuse, physical abuse and financial abuse.
Although some abuse begins in childhood, the impact can continue to affect you into adult life
in many different ways.
You may be suffering from:-
Low self-esteem Low self-confidence
Anxiety Being scared and feeling alone
Feeling dependant Feeling vunerable and unsafe
Sometimes it may be difficult to know how you feel. I have the time, experience and the skills to listen to you and help you make sense of the past and therefore the present.
I also work with people whoi are suffering in some way. This may be as a result of:
relationship problems; work related concerns; a bereavement; life limiting conditions; sleeplessness; drinking too much; spending too much; eating too much or too little, depending on someone or something too much, loneliness, feeling low and unhappy,constant tiredness, crying a lot of the time.
Without support and understanding, some of these concerns can mean that you feel ashamed, guilty and feeling that you can't cope. Rather than let these anxieties take over your life we can talk about them. Taking time in a quiet, safe and respectful environment. This can help restore your self belief.
The choices you make will be more informed, you can learn to be in charge of your life and you can gain a more insightful and positive perspective.
It can feel as if there is no way out and that you are going round in circles. If you think that I might be able to help, please call me on 07974 277738.
Alternatively email me at - ruth@stmichaels.eclipse.co.uk