What is talk therapy?

Talk therapy, also known as counseling, is a form of mental health treatment that involves talking with Hayley to explore and resolve personal challenges, emotional difficulties, tension and trauma.

What can I expect during a talk therapy session?

During a session, you'll have the opportunity to discuss your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a safe and confidential environment. Hayley will listen, provide support, offer insights, and help you develop coping strategies and solutions.

How long does talk therapy last?

The duration of talk therapy varies depending on individual needs and goals. Some people may benefit from short-term therapy focused on specific issues, while others may choose longer-term therapy for ongoing support and personal growth.

Is talk therapy right for me?

Talk therapy can be beneficial for anyone experiencing emotional distress, relationship problems, life transitions, or mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, or trauma. It's suitable for people of all ages and backgrounds.

What is couple's therapy?

Couples therapy, also known as couples counseling, is a type of psychotherapy that helps couples of all types recognize and resolve conflicts, improve their communication, and strengthen their relationships.

When should a couple consider therapy?

Couples may consider therapy when they are facing intimacy challenges in their relationship, such as communication issues, sexuality issues, trust issues, infidelity, or major life changes that are impacting their relationship.

What can we expect during a couple's therapy session?

During a session, Hayley will facilitate open and honest communication between partners, help identify patterns of behaviour or communication that may be contributing to conflicts and provide tools and techniques to improve the relationship.

What is massage therapy?

Massage therapy involves manipulating the soft tissues of the body to promote relaxation, relieve muscle tension, and improve overall well-being.

What are the benefits of massage therapy?

Massage therapy can help reduce stress, alleviate muscle pain and tension, improve circulation, promote better sleep, and boost mood and relaxation.

What types of massage are available?

Hayley offers signature massages, pregnancy massages and somatic bodywork designed for men and women.

How often should I get a massage?

The frequency of massage therapy depends on individual needs and preferences. Some people benefit from weekly massages, while others may choose to schedule them less frequently.

What is yoni Mapping therapy?

Yoni Mapping Therapy provides an opportunity for a woman to connect back to her physical body, to explore feelings in the pelvic region and to work with any tension present in the vagina. Yoni Mapping Therapy can promote feelings of relaxation, pleasure and deep healing.

Is Yoni Mapping Therapy sexual?

While yoni massage therapy may involve sensual touch and arousal, its primary focus is on promoting physical and emotional well-being rather than sexual gratification.

Who can benefit from yoni massage therapy?

Yoni massage therapy may benefit individuals experiencing sexual trauma, body image issues, tension or trauma, pre and post natal mothers, women with scar tissue or post operative complications, difficulties with arousal or orgasm, or those seeking to explore their sexuality in a safe and supportive environment. It is supportive for a mother to connect back to her physical body, acknowledge the pregnancy and birth and any grief present, explore how things now feel in the pelvic region compared to prenatal, work directly with any scar tissue or tension present in the vagina and connect to the emotional map within that emerged via your baby/ spirit babies presence in your life.

What can I expect during a yoni massage therapy session?

During a session, Hayley will create a safe and comfortable environment, establish clear boundaries and consent, and use a variety of techniques to promote relaxation, pleasure, and healing in the genital area. Communication and trust between the client and Hayley are essential throughout the session.

Healing can be approached through five interconnected pathways, each offering unique methods for integration and well-being.

The cognitive approach involves understanding and processing thoughts to make sense of experiences.

The sensory approach engages the body and emotions, allowing healing through physical sensations and feelings.

The intuitive approach taps into inner wisdom, spiritual insights, and intuition, guiding healing from within.

The natural approach connects us with nature and the elements, helping us find grounding and orientation.

The relational approach focuses on our connections with others and ourselves, fostering healing through relationships and interactions.

Everyone has such a unique presentation and set of circumstances that its important that there are multiple approaches available for clients to heal complex or relational trauma.

The timing, their capacity to self regulate or self resource, their preferences all come into play when deciding what approach might be best for them.

Sometimes their nervous system requires upregulating and activation and other times its better supported into a receptive and downregulated state.

Lets look at the use of pendulation and titration for example and how effective they can be when combined.

When used together, pendulation and titration create a balanced and effective method for trauma healing.

Pendulation ensures that you don’t stay in a state of distress for too long, while titration allows you to process trauma at a pace that feels safe and sustainable.

This combination helps to build a sense of safety and control, which is crucial for healing complex trauma.