Naturally humans are social creatures yet social relationships and interactions, for many people, can be a source of discomfort and pain. There's a huge difference between taking time to be alone and feeling isolated - when we chose to spend time alone we find joy and comfort in this. When we're isolated, we either feel we have no one to turn to, we might get the feeling that nobody cares about us, or going out or spending time around others might cause us great levels of stress, worry, or fear.
In a modern and post-pandemic world, social isolation is becoming more and more common. While it can be a side effect of the fast paced life style and shift to virtual work, social isolation is often a symptom of another mental health condition and an attempt to find relief from it. For example, people who have experienced a traumatic event might choose to self-isolate to protect themselves, or someone who is experiencing depression might self-isolate because they have lost joy in social interactions.
Our therapists can help you get to the root of what is causing the desire to isolate socially and can provide you with evidence-based support to heal and create a meaningful and fulfilling social life.
Contact us today for a complimentary 15-minute consultation with our therapists. During this call you can ask any questions that you might have and learn how we might be able to help!
Feeling alone? Depressed? Lonely? In my practice, I offer a space in which you can talk about deep feelings of social isolation and what it means to be alone. Through the therapeutic relationship we can work towards healing.
Social Isolation experiences are more common now than they've ever been. The Pandemic has resulted in a significant amount of (in many ways) non-consensual social isolation. For some people, the distance from friends and family has resulted in a great deal of unhappiness, uncertainty, and depression. For others, who experienced social isolation even before the pandemic, finding a way to connection has always been challenging. We can talk about why that is, how it affects you, and what choices you might have to move through these experiences.
Whether it be due to self-esteem, geography or physical/ mental health issues, feeling isolated and alone can be a detriment to our overall wellness and health. Learning to pinpoint the roadblocks, problem solve the solutions and practice skills necessary to overcome them are all important steps to finding our folks and creating strong, healthy connections.
If you want to start feeling more connected, book a free consultation or book a session today! www.kaleidoscopecounsellingco.com
A felt sense of belonging and of feeling connected to others is a key component of overall psycho-emotional well-being and health. We will work together to understand areas of loneliness, difficulties being alone with oneself (while still feeling connected to others) and factors that contribute to a sense of feeling disconnected from individual and community relationships and supports.
I provide support, understanding, and a solution-focused approach to the treatment of loneliness and isolation. Studies have shown that social isolation and loneliness have a major impact on our physical and psychological wellbeing including increased rates of heart disease, depression, anxiety, and decreased immune function. Collaboratively we will find ways to increase meaningful social connection, as well as increase self-confidence and self worth. Using a behavioral and acceptance based approach, we will work toward improving symptoms of depression and anxiety, as well as overall functioning, and uncovering the deeper roots of loneliness to assist you with engaging more fully with yourself and others.
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Psychotherapist (Qualifying), Masters in the Arts
Social isolation often stems from social anxiety, and our fear can limit our lives in not being able to connect freely with others in a meaningful way. I can help you to explore your core issues that are holding you back from leading a happy and fulfilling life, so that you can feel more confident and self-assured in your social interactions.
By finding root cause of your social isolation, we can change from the deep subconscious roots and clear your negative beliefs, and help you become more connected with others, rid of the pattern of social isolation, attract, maintain, and keep more positive relationships, and become a lot happier alone or with others.
*Welcoming new clients for immediate booking* What does feeling 'connected' mean to you? Together, let's explore how loneliness affects you and create a plan for getting you back on your path to connection today. Perhaps you're feeling isolated after moving countries or after a relationship breakdown, or you're no longer feeling close with your partner, family, or your friends. Perhaps you are part of a group, but never really feel 'part' of that group. Or maybe you are finding that your role as a new parent or caregiver is more isolating than you ever imagined. Social interaction is a part of life and it's human nature to crave companionship and connection. If you're feeling lonely and isolated or feel like you have no one to talk to, I am here for you. I can help.
Everyday we battle with messages that tell us how we should be and lead to feelings of shame and self-doubt. My style is direct and genuinely non-judgemental environment so you can feel safe to explore your feelings why they are presenting and build a new path forward through acceptance and change.
14 Years Experience
