Amber Knights

About my practice

I am a Gestalt psychotherapist and it is at the foundation of my work. I pay attention not only to what you are saying, but to what is happening in the relationship, in your body and in the present moment. Together, we can become curious about patterns, feelings, sensations and ways of relating as they emerge, creating space to understand and process experiences rather than simply talking about them. I also draw on the different modalities in which I have trained, depending on what you need and what emerges between us in the session. Somatic Experiencing supports us to listen to the body and to the ways experiences may still be held within the nervous system. Sometimes the body communicates something before we have words for it, and gently paying attention to these sensations can help us develop a greater sense of awareness, choice and regulation. My training in Internal Family Systems (IFS) also informs my work. I may invite curiosity about the different parts of you that show up in particular situations, perhaps a part that feels anxious, a part that protects you, or a part that carries something painful. We can develop a compassionate understanding of what they are trying to do for you and what they might need.Where appropriate, I use Deep Brain Reorienting (DBR) to work with the effects of shock and experiences that may feel deeply embedded within the nervous system. DBR can offer a way of gently approaching experiences that have felt overwhelming or difficult to process, allowing the nervous system to work through what may still be held there.I weave these approaches together responsively, guided by you and by what is happening in the room between us. The process is therefore organic and individual to each person. Ultimately, my aim is to create a space where we can slow things down, become curious about what is happening for you, and find ways of understanding and processing your experience that feel safe, meaningful and supportive.

Contact

Email

therapy@amberknights.com

Website

www.amberknights.com

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