MY APPROACH
Utilising the best of internationally recognised, evidence based therapies enhanced by ancient wisdom and an ongoing pursuit of knowledge, Ileana’s practice is influenced by multiple inputs allowing her to offer the most suitable technique for every step along the journey to healing.
Schema Therapy
Targeting themes in thoughts, feelings and behaviours that persist over time, Schema Therapy assists to identify and break unhelpful life-long patterns.
Dialectical Behaviour Therapy(DBT)
Focusing on learning new skills and strategies to reduce emotional suffering, DBT assists to create a life worth living.
Hakomi
Offering a mindfulness based approach to self-understanding, Hakomi is a set of techniques bringing about compassion while more clearly perceiving conflicts within.
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How Nutrition Contributes to your Wellbeing
Arriving at ideal mental and emotional health can take many and various inputs. Here are some key resources including supportive dietary advice, helpful daily exercises and lifestyle suggestions.
Recognising that the neurotransmitters (brain chemicals) which modulate our mood are found in the gut, maintaining good gut flora is essential not only for optimal gut health and absorption of the nutrients, but for ideal mental and emotional regulation as well. Identifying the chemicals which are out of balance can help determine the foods that can assist to improve your moods.
Serotonin
Acting as a hormone as well as a neurotransmitter, serotonin is incredibly calming to your body. When serotonin is low, it can lead to feelings of anger, anxiety and sadness, or feelings of inadequacy. Uncontrolled appetite, frequent headaches or excessive amounts of worry, obsessive thinking or compulsive actions are also symptoms of low serotonin.
Norepinephrine
Also known as noradrenaline or noradrenalin, norepinephrine is an organic chemical in the brain which enables increased motivation, focus and energy. Low norepinephrine is often implicated in ongoing fatigue, difficulty concentrating and sleep problems. With levels too high, norepinephrine can lead to anxiety, restlessness, hyperactivity and even elevated blood pressure.
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Email: ileanahatton@gmail.com