Why can’t I relax?
Why knowing how to relax and actually feeling able to switch off are not always the same thing.
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“I'm passionate about helping clients get to the root of their experiences so real, lasting change can happen.”
Areas of focus: Trauma · EMDR · PTSD · CPTSD · Anxiety
