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My experience of therapy

Posted By Spirit that cannot be broken

"My experience of therapy"

About: Community Services - (OPMH) / Older people's mental health East

(as a service user),

It's been a month since my therapy ended. My therapist advised me not to have any more therapy for at least 6 months. And now I understand why. I said to him at the end of the therapy that something in my heart felt healed but I didn't know what it was. 

My "Father Wound" is healed. I feel whole and centred. I now know that I am enough. I am loveable, loving and I am loved. Before, I couldn't receive love from anyone or feel safe enough to receive it. Now I am able to feel and accept the love that is given to me. 

It feels like I am brand new and so is everything else. Colours are more vibrant and I see the beauty in the tiniest details. Strolling in the garden I notice little things I've never seen before 😁

My therapist said one time that I "intellectualise", I would say that I lived in my head. I have heard that the longest journey you can take is the journey from your head to your heart. How true that has been for me. But I finally made it! 

For decades I was in and out of therapy and I doubted in the end if I could ever fully heal. I am living proof that, with the right help, you can and you will heal. There is a magic in the therapeutic relationship, where there is a genuine connection, that heals and renews. 

Not matter what you have been through, even to the depths of hell, and no matter how long it takes, remember this truth - after the Winter must come the Spring! . Hold on! Keep reaching out for help 🕊️🪺🌺 🌈

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Response from Kerry Sheldon, Consultant clinical psychologist, Older People's Mental Health Service (Psychology), Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Trust yesterday
Kerry Sheldon
Consultant clinical psychologist, Older People's Mental Health Service (Psychology),
Rotherham Doncaster and South Humber NHS Trust

Delivery of Psychological assessment, formulation and treatment

Submitted on 27/10/2025 at 14:33
Published on Care Opinion at 14:34

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Dear "Spirit that cannot be broken"

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a thorough review, for sharing your experiences of therapy and for sharing your experiences of recovery. In particular thank you for encouraging others to reach out for help, as the connection you found in therapy vital for your healing.

Wishing you well with your continued recovery. Kerry

RDaSH, Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Older People Psychology & Psychology Lead for Doncaster Community and Specialist Pathways

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Update posted by Spirit that cannot be broken (a service user)

Dear Kerry, thank you so much for your kindness. I will never forget how kind you were to me and your intuitiveness, sensitivity and care. You are amazing.

I would like to say that before my experience of therapy I couldn't connect with anybody. I didn't know what that was. It was difficult for both me and my therapist at first as I was masking my feelings all the time and trying to distract. One of my old beliefs was that if I didn't hide my feelings and who I was, then I would be in danger because that information would be taken and used against me.

You guys were patient with me and gave me some time to feel safe. I could engage with the therapy then. I felt held by the good boundaries also. It took time but I began to open up naturally and experience respect and connection. I felt seen, heard and understood.

And yes, I would encourage anyone in need to reach out for help. They will get the quality help that they need to heal. I also acknowledge that the connection I was able to make in therapy was the key to my healing and recovery. I still have a lot to learn and will continue to grow as a person.

Thank you for your good wishes for the future and I in my turn wish you every happiness and success.

With love and gratitude

Spirit That Cannot Be Broken xx 🙏💕

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