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Saying sorry for crying in therapy is like apologising for sweating during a workout, it’s simply part of the process.
Feeling is how we heal. So many people apologise when tears come up in session but crying isn’t a sign of weakness or “losing control.” It’s a physiological release. When we feel safe enough to let emotions surface, the nervous system shifts out of survival mode and begins to process what’s been held inside. Tears can show that: • your body is letting go of tension • you’re making contact with something important • you feel safe enough to soften • the emotional load is moving rather than staying stuck We don’t heal by shutting feelings down, we heal by making space for them, noticing what they’re communicating, and allowing them to unfold in a supportive relationship. If you cry in therapy, you’re not doing anything wrong. You’re doing the work. If you’d like to explore working with one of our brilliant team fill in one of our contact forms; www.ckpsychotherapy.co.uk #cryingisokayhere #psychotherapy #emotionsunfiltered
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CKTherapy Rethinking Christmas traditions
Sometimes the rituals we’ve always done keep us tied to expectations that don’t support our wellbeing. And it’s okay to gently question them. Swipe through to explore more of what we mean, what you might change and our recommended resource. #Christmastraditions #psychotherapy #selfcareatchristmas What traditions might you leave behind this year? CK Therapy : Psychoeducation
So often, when we try to understand our trauma or threat response through biological terminology alone, the information can feel overwhelming or difficult to absorb. To make this easier, we’ve created a visual way of understanding what happens inside us when our brain senses danger, inspired by Deborah Lee’s examples in the Compassionate Mind Approach to Trauma. In this model, we imagine three parts of an inner team working to keep us safe: The Sergeant This part reacts fast, scanning for threat, sounding the alarm, and getting us ready to survive. It jumps into action automatically, long before we’ve had time to think. The Administrator This part steps in to organise, plan, problem-solve and keep everything functioning. It tries to manage the chaos the Sergeant alerts us to. The Compassionate Person This part soothes, regulates and helps us feel grounded again. It brings kindness, perspective and calm, which trauma can make difficult to access. When we’ve lived through frightening or overwhelming experiences, our body can stay on alert even long after the danger has passed. That’s because the brain’s threat system is designed to protect us first, not to evaluate whether the danger is still present. Understanding these three inner roles can help us make sense of why we react the way we do and how we can gently support ourselves toward safety, compassion and recovery. If you’d like to explore ; - Psychoeducation sessions - developing your own compassionate skills -trauma informed therapy including EMDR get in touch with us today! Link in bio or visit www.ckpsychotherapy.co.uk #compassionatemind #psychotherapy #psychoeducation |
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February 2026
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