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Discover the Transformative Power of Strategic Psychotherapy
My Mission
My name is Pearl Sims, I was an Organisational Change Manager for over 19 years. Helping people to embrace change in businesses has always been my passion.
Recognising that many people struggle with change and the growing mental health crisis, I returned to study and opened Scarborough Psychotherapy to provide individual therapy tailored to your unique experiences, challenges and goals.
My approach is to to empower you to explore your feelings and develop effective coping strategies.
I believe that there is no "one size fits all solution" and incorporate strategic questions and clinical hypnosis sessions to cater to your specific needs and goals.
I studied Gordian Strategic Psychotherapy at the Institute of Applied Psychology under Gordon Young.I'm trained in Gordian Strategic Psychotherapy and Clinical Hypnosis and NLP to help clients address a range of mental health issues including anxiety, depression, phobias, addiction, procrastination, PTSD, anger, OCD and chronic pain. By offering a personalised and holistic approach. My aim is to empower my clients to heal from within, achieve their goals, and manage life's challenges.
How can I help you
Free 20 min Consultation
Schedule a free 20 min consultation to learn how I can help you transform your mental health to discuss your goals and learn if Strategic Psychotherapy is right for you.
Strategic Psychotherapy is tailored to your needs
At Scarborough Psychotherapy, we believe that every individual is unique. Our personalised health coaching services are designed to cater to your specific needs and goals. Whether you want to lose weight, gain muscle, or simply adopt a healthier lifestyle, we will work together to create a tailored plan that fits your lifestyle and preferences.
How Strategic Psychotherapy & Clinical Hypnosis can help
My approach is to deliver brief therapy (4 to 8 sessions usually)to create a better future for you rather than focus on your past. This may be in conjuction with a GP or Psychologist or not, this may help if you are struggling in therapy to make progress as these issues are holding you back. This means we dont need to unpack your past in order to work with you. This can be a way of working through many issues without the distress of reliving traumatic events.
I believe that many of our problems dont stem from the past but from the ineffective coping strategies that no longer serve you today. Im interested in the thought processes that you use to construct the problem. Through strategic questioning we will identify where you may have experiential gaps and the patterns of thinking and behaving that causes issues for you.
Through strategic questioning we can identify where you may have experiential gaps and the patterns
of thinking and behaving causing the problem or problems. We are interested in your thought processes that you use to construct the problem. This allows us to quickly pinpoint the cause and how we can helpyou with this and other issues that arethe result of this.
I provide guidance and support to help you manage stress and teach you relaxation techniques and help you develop coping strategies so you can live a happier, healthier life.
Keeping you accountable
Together, we will set achievable goals and develop strategies to overcome obstacles. With ongoing support and motivation, you'll find the accountability you need to succeed. I expect clients to commit to the process and to attend appointments and complete tasking that is designed specifically to help you.
My promise is to keep you on track and manage our progress.
What is Clinical Hypnosis?
What is Clinical Hypnosis and why do I use it?
Clinical Hypnosis is a therapeutic vehicle to guide you with the use of suggestion, stories or metaphors
to show you how to use your mind and thoughts to manage emotional distress.e.g. anxiety, stress or help you change habits or behaviours such as smoking or weight loss.
When you drive or watch a movie you enter a trance state. You are aware of your surrounding and
able to move or talk. Most people say they feel very calm and relaxed. The trance state allows us to provide suggestions that will resonate with your unconscious mind to help you.
You may have seen stage hypnosis where volunteers are‘tested for their susceptibility” or have been primed to perform an act and do silly things or hypnosis such as quit smoking or lose weight by listening to someone read from a script.
Clinical Hypnosis doesn’t use a script and each session is tailored to you and your needs and how you progress in treatment.
Hypnosis has been shown to be effective in helping people with a wide variety of conditions including but not limited to :
- Pain
- Dental and Medical Procedures
- Post Surgical Recovery
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Anxiety and Phobias
- Depression
- Stress
- Post-Traumatic Stress Symptoms
- Dissacotiatice Disorders
- Smoking Cessation
- Weight Management
- Habit Disorders
- Asthma
- Gastrointestinal Disorders (e.g IBS)
- Habit Disorders
- Skin Conditions
- Childbirth
The Serious Stuff
Privacy Stuff
I take your privacy and confidentiality seriously. I will ensure that any handwritten notes are kept in a secure safe and all digital records are kept and maintained on a secure server. These can only be accessed by myself.
If needed I may discuss your case with the referring GP or health professionals at times to ensure that they are aware of the treatment plan and progression and to ensure it is complementary and not contraindicated with any current treatments or plans in place.
From time to time I may seek support or be asked to provide records for research. In any case, we remove all identifying details such as name or contact details.
Legal Stuff
As a mandatory reporter, I must alert the relevant authorities if a client discloses a major crime or child abuse past or present or there is concern that they may do harm to themselves or others.
Also if I receive a subpoena for your records, then this must be complied with. I will always attempt to contact you to let you know if this happens.
Safety Stuff
I have a duty of care to ensure that all of our clients are treated in a safe environment and I take measures to ensure our offices are kept clean and free of any potential hazards.
As a Clinical Hypnotherapist there are some diagnosis that we are not allowed to work with. If a client discloses at the first session or at any subsequent sessions that they have been diagnosed with a mental illness such as psychosis, bi polar or severe depression in the past or present then we must refer you to a relevant health professional as treating someone with any of those conditions is outside of our scope.
I will discuss with you the treatment plan and only work with you on what you have given us informed consent to do so.
Transform Your Health Journey with Scarborough Psychotherapy
Success Stories and Testimonials
At Scarborough Psychotherapy, we celebrate the successes of our clients. Read inspiring testimonials that highlight how our coaching services have made a positive impact on their lives. From weight loss achievements to improved mental health, our clients' stories reflect the effectiveness of our holistic approach. Be inspired by their journeys and envision your own success with us.