Effective Counselling &
CBT for Self-Harm in
Fareham Hampshire

Counselling & CBT Therapy for Self-harm in Hampshire

Effective Counselling & CBT Therapy for Self-harm in Fareham & Portsmouth

WHAT DO WE SELF-HARM?

Self-harm is when we intentionally hurt or injure our bodies to cope with or express overwhelming internal distress. An estimated 13% of young people in the UK attempt to hurt themselves on purpose between the ages of 11 and 16*, but because of the secretive nature of the act, the actual figure could be much higher. 

Triggers of self-harm can be related to anxiety and/or depression as well as relationship issues, sexual abuse, unemployment, isolation, guilt, feeling powerless and feeling as though people aren’t listening to us. 

For someone who has never experienced self-harm, it can be difficult to understand why you’d want to hurt yourself. Sufferers explain it as a release for the overwhelming distress they have inside. It can help sufferers feel more in control of their pain or alternatively help them feel something other than emotional numbness. Self-harm is a very dangerous and a potentially life-threatening coping mechanism, which may work in the moment to release pain but has long term negative effects. 

HOW CAN COUNSELLING HELP WHEN WE SELF-HARM

According to the NHS Digital, in 2014, 6.4% of people aged 16-74 years in England reported having ever self-harmed. This means that approximately 1 in 16 people in the UK have self-harmed at some point in their lives. The rate of self-harm is higher in women than in men, with 25.7% of women aged 16-24 reporting having self-harmed, compared to 9.7% of men in the same age group.

Self-harm is a complex issue with many causes. Some of the most common reasons why people self-harm include:

  • Feeling overwhelmed by difficult emotions, such as sadness, anger, or anxiety

  • Trying to cope with difficult life experiences, such as trauma, abuse, or neglect

  • Trying to express feelings of self-hatred or worthlessness

  • Trying to gain control over their lives or their bodies

  • Trying to get attention from others 

“The scars you can't see are the ones that hurt the most.”

Michelle Hodkin

COUNSELLING & CBT FOR SELF HARM IN FAREHAM

Once self-harming becomes a habit, it can be difficult to stop without support. Counselling will help break down old patterns of behaviour and reinforce alternative and more positive coping mechanisms. Your counsellor can also support you in identifying the core of the issue that is causing you to self-harm and help you address this in a safe and non-judgmental space. Addressing and resolving the underlying causes will eradicate your compulsion to self-harm.

Your counsellor will help you build your self-esteem, challenge any limiting self-beliefs and confront your negative self-talk. As a result, you will gain control over your emotions, enabling you to live a more positive and satisfying life. 

LET US HELP YOU TODAY

Counselling at the Fareham Counselling Centre, can assist you in managing your emotions at this difficult time, and can help you get your life back on track, no matter how much pain you are feeling at this time and whatever difficulties you are facing.

Call us now on 07946 641270, or complete our online form to book an appointment with one of our Counsellors in our Fareham Practice TODAY!