Interpersonal relationships are a fundamental aspect of the human experience. However, it is not uncommon for one to find themselves in a pattern of unhelpful relationship dynamics with their family member, significant other, colleague, etc. I have experience providing psychotherapy to individuals who describe challenges with assertive communication, boundary setting, attuning to and meeting their personal needs (emotional, interpersonal, psychological, physical, social, existential), and other behaviors, beliefs, skills, essential in forging healthy interdependent relationships.
As a Registered Psychotherapist, I will support you in understanding your co-dependent patterns in a whole new way and cope with the symptoms in ways that are rooted in evidence-based interventions. Taking a trauma-informed and attachment-based lens, we will go at your pace and ensure that you meet the goals that are meaningful to you. Looking forward to hearing from you so that you can move forward in your life with more clarity, insight, self-awareness, self-compassion, empowerment and confidence.
Chad was a serious mama's boy, but figured out how to not be codependent, which he means he has first-hand experience for helping others with this as well.
All relationships go through rocky periods where we start to question ourselves, but codependent relationships have certain enduring characteristics that make them particularly difficult. In a codependent relationship you can have trouble saying no, setting boundaries, and taking care of your needs. Maybe you feel tired all the time but have a hard time slowing down. You might feel bad for others and end up doing their work or taking on too much. You might worry that unless you do it, it won't get done, or it won't get done right. Codependency can leave you feeling angry, frustrated, and resentful.
If you are on the flip side of a codependent relationship, you might feel confused about your partner’s reactions. Maybe you feel that someone is always nagging and controlling you? In codependent relationships, neither person is happy. One feels they are doing too much and the other does not understand what all the fuss is about. This can be a vicious cycle where neither partner feels understood or appreciated.
Counselling about codependency can help you understand these patterns and get to the heart of the matter. Contact us for a consultation to learn more.
Codependency is a bit of a trap. We often don't recognize we are in it but we know something feels off. We feel alone, tired or resentful. Working with a therapist can really help tease apart what is going on and teach you ways to set healthy boundaries.
Do you have relationships where you feel compelled to "save" them by attending to all of their needs and in turn you neglect all of your own needs? Or do you experience in relationships feeling like you need the other person to take care of you but you also feel smothered or resentment? Codependency in relationships comes from attachment wounds, which can be understood and healed so that you can end unhealthy relationships or work to change behavioural patterns in relationships in your present life. I can help you learn to make these changes and better understand your relational patterns.
Struggling with codependency can be overwhelming, but you don't have to face it alone. We offer a compassionate and supportive environment where you can explore the roots of codependent behaviors and learn healthier ways to navigate relationships. Whether you're feeling trapped in patterns of enabling or struggling to establish boundaries, we are here to guide you towards greater self-awareness and autonomy. Take the first step towards healing today.
At Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy, we specialize in supporting individuals struggling with codependency issues. Codependency is a complex and challenging pattern of behavior that often involves placing excessive focus on others' needs while neglecting one's own emotional well-being and boundaries. Our therapeutic approach is designed to help individuals break free from codependent patterns, cultivate self-awareness, and foster healthier relationships with themselves and others.
Through a relational lens, we explore the underlying beliefs and behaviors that contribute to codependency, focusing on building self-esteem, assertiveness, and self-care practices. Our therapists create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients to examine their relational dynamics, set boundaries, and develop a deeper understanding of their own needs and values.
Using somatic interventions, we help clients reconnect with their bodies and emotions, facilitating a deeper sense of self-awareness and grounding. By incorporating mindfulness techniques and body-centered practices, we support individuals in developing a greater sense of agency, presence, and resilience in their relationships.
Our goal is to empower individuals to cultivate healthy boundaries, enhance self-esteem, and nurture a balanced sense of self-reliance and interdependence. Through personalized therapeutic interventions and compassionate support, we guide clients on a transformative journey towards breaking free from codependency, fostering self-compassion, and reclaiming their autonomy and emotional well-being.
At Clayre Sessoms Psychotherapy, we are dedicated to providing a supportive and empowering space where individuals can explore and heal from codependency, fostering growth, authenticity, and self-empowerment in their relationships and personal lives.
Licensed Mental Health Counsellor, Licensed & Registered Creative Arts Therapist
Creative Arts Therapy is a powerful specialty which provides us to express our subconscious in a safe and easy way. Since the subconscious is a great power that directs our behaviours, on codependency issues, CAT is very effective and gives great results.
Codependency is a natural part of relationship. I can offer you support to better understand your own needs and identify your physical, psychological, emotional, spiritual, sexual and social boundaries to maintain your energy, express your voice and reclaim your power.
Unlock the patterns of codependency with my approach rooted in Attachment Theory. Together, we'll explore the dynamics of your relationships, understanding how early attachments influence current patterns. Through compassionate guidance, we'll foster self-awareness and boundaries, empowering you to cultivate healthier connections and reclaim your autonomy. Step into a journey of self-discovery and liberation from codependency today.
Learning to have a healthy relationship with self and others is a lifelong process. Sometimes we can get overly reliant on others and lose our sense of self. The good news is with therapy and social supports it is possible to return to a healthy sense of self. I have tonnes of experience helping people untangle from codependent relationships and grow in self esteem.
Codependency can be described as a relationship pattern where one person is overly reliant on another person for their emotional needs, and the other person is overly focused on meeting the needs of the first person to the detriment of their own needs. This often results in an imbalanced power dynamic where the codependent person feels a sense of responsibility for the well-being of the other person, and may even enable or perpetuate their unhealthy behaviors.
Individuals who struggle with codependency, can it manifest in a variety of ways, such as difficulty setting boundaries, feeling guilty for asserting their own needs, and struggling with low self-esteem. It's important for individuals struggling with codependency to recognize that their own needs and desires are just as valid as those of the people they care about and to learn healthy ways of expressing their needs and setting boundaries. Therapy can be a helpful tool in breaking the cycle of codependency and learning to cultivate more balanced, fulfilling relationships.
Living a life of codependency can be crippling. Therapy can help you to learn about who you are as an individual and build your self confidence and sense of self. Together we will look into your story, to understand and heal past hurt so that you can thrive as an individual today. I will provide the resources and tools to help you cope with day to day stress. I also provide therapy to individuals who are in a relationship with someone who is codependent. I will work with you to create boundaries, improve communication skills and be a safe space to process any and all emotions that arise.
Registered Psychotherapist, RP (Registered Psychotherapist), Diploma TIRP, member CAPT
Codependent relationships can feel hopelessly stuck, seemingly impossible to leave or to negotiate. Unconscious emotions and patterns are often at work, interacting with our partner in ways we feel we don't have control over. Being able to talk deeply about this can lead to increasing understanding and freedom, as patterns and personal histories begin to make sense. Clarity can emerge, and with that the possibility of autonomy and choice.
Do you find yourself always taking care of others? Or maybe, you find yourself relying on others for your needs, either way codependency is a relationship pattern we can assist with. We can address the root cause of why this pattens has emerged for you but examining your history and your current needs. From there, we can focus on healing and creating new patterns for healthy relationships. Please contact us to begin this work and schedule your first appointment.
Perhaps you find yourself losing a sense of your own identity or what matters to you when you enter into close relationships; perhaps there's a sense of helplessness that arises in you when you try to pursue your own independent aspirations, ambitions, or needs. Perhaps you become paralyzed at the thought of relationship loss and so another's goals become more important than your own. I'd be honored to support you in finding a sustainable sense of separateness in your relationships, or in navigating separateness when it feels overwhelming.
5 Years Experience
