Welcome to De-Stress and be HAPPY
Get to know who we are, what we do, and the philosophy
behind the way we work.
What is De-Stress and be HAPPY?
De-Stress and be HAPPY is a place for people who want to feel better — and perhaps, in their own way, a little happier.
“Happy” means different things to different people.
It might mean feeling less anxious or overwhelmed. Sleeping better. Having less pain or tension in your body. Feeling more comfortable in your relationships. Having more energy for your family, work or the things you enjoy. Or simply taking some time to relax, recharge and feel more like yourself again.
You might know exactly what you want help with. You might simply know that something isn't working anymore. Or nothing may be particularly wrong at all — you may just enjoy doing something that helps you feel good.
People come to De-Stress and be HAPPY for many different reasons, and there isn't one right way to begin or one approach that suits everybody. That's why we bring together different therapeutic approaches, body-based treatments, complementary therapies, practical tools and education.
The starting point isn't the therapy. It's you — what brings you here, what you need, and what “better” or “happier” looks like for you.
We Start With You
People are complicated — in a good way.
We don't arrive neatly divided into a mind, a body, our emotions, our relationships, our experiences and everything happening around us. All of those things can influence how we feel, how we cope and what we need at different times.
That's why we don't begin by assuming that one particular therapy, technique or way of looking at things is the answer.
Sometimes talking helps. Sometimes the body needs attention. Sometimes understanding what is happening makes an enormous difference. Sometimes practical tools are useful. And sometimes what you need is simply some time and space to stop, relax and recharge.
We begin with where you are now, what has brought you here and what you are hoping for — and work together from there.
You Don't Need to Have It All Worked Out
People don't always arrive knowing exactly what is wrong, why they feel the way they do, or what might help.
Sometimes there is a very clear reason for coming. Sometimes there are several things happening at once. And sometimes all you really know is “I don't want things to keep feeling like this.”
You don't need the right words, a perfectly organised story, or a clear idea of what should happen next before you begin.
Part of working together can be making sense of what is happening, noticing connections, exploring possibilities and discovering what may be useful along the way.
You don't have to know the whole path. Sometimes knowing that you'd like something to be different is enough to take the next step.
What We Believe
Understanding Creates Choice
When something feels confusing, overwhelming or simply isn't working, understanding what is happening can help you see things differently. You may begin to notice patterns, recognise options and make choices about what happens next.
There Is More Than One Way Forward
People are different. Circumstances are different. What helps one person may not be right for another. Therapies and techniques are tools — the important part is finding what is useful for you, at this particular point in your life.
We Work With You
You are an active part of the process. Our role isn't to have every answer or decide what your life should look like. We bring knowledge, experience, curiosity and practical tools; you bring your experience of being you.
We work together from there.
There Is Always Room for Movement
Sometimes you can't change what has happened or everything that is happening around you. But that doesn't mean nothing can change.
There may still be things you can do, different ways to approach the situation, or choices you haven't been able to see yet.
Even a small change can make a difference.
What You Can Expect From Us
You will be treated as an individual.
There is no standard pathway that everybody has to follow. What is useful for you will depend on why you have come, what is happening in your life and what you are hoping for.
We will help you make sense of things.
Sometimes understanding what is happening — and why — can make an enormous difference. We may look for patterns, connections or clues that help things make more sense and help you see what you can do next.
We will keep things practical
We believe information should be understandable and useful. That might mean explaining something differently, sharing a practical tool, trying a different approach or helping you recognise something you are already doing that works.
We won't assume there is only one answer.
Sometimes talking is helpful. Sometimes working with the body is more useful. Sometimes a combination of approaches works well. And sometimes what you need is simply an opportunity to relax, recharge or feel more comfortable.
You remain in charge.
Our role is to support, guide, explain and offer options — not to decide what is right for you. You are part of the decisions about what we do and where we go from there.
Why We Do What We Do
Ultimately, De-Stress and be HAPPY exists to help people have more of what they want in their lives.
That might mean feeling less overwhelmed, having less pain or tension, understanding yourself or your circumstances better, feeling more comfortable in your body, enjoying some time to relax and recharge, or having more energy for the people and things that matter to you.
"Happier” doesn't have to mean everything is perfect.
It means whatever happy looks like for you.
Meet Your Practitioner
Kerry Heritage
Practitioner & Educator
De-Stress and be HAPPY was founded by Kerry, an experienced practitioner and educator who brings together counselling, kinesiology, body-based therapies, complementary approaches and practical education.
If you'd like to know a little more about Kerry, her qualifications, experience and the person you'll be working with, you can meet her here.
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