Kate works with suicidal clients, understanding that the subject is complex, requiring continual conversations, as she works together with the client to explore the suicidal thoughts and everything that extends from them.
My experience is that suicidal thoughts arise from situations in life having become unbearable and seeing suicide as the only way out. I listen and do my best to understand where these thoughts are coming from, and together work to find other pathways forward
Psychologist, Bachelor Of Science (Psychology), Post Graduate Diploma of Psychology, Masters of Psychology (Counselling)
Suicidality stems from repressed shame and guilt. Again, this false self-concept has it's roots back to rejection and abuse and will need to be healed in order that suicidal thinking be alleviated from consciousness.
In my experience suicidal thoughts are the mind's way of letting us know that we are overwhelmed by our emotional, mental & psychological pain. Supporting people around this issue requires empathy, understanding & compassion. This is important because individuals need to feel able to be open & honest about suicidal ideation & thoughts. As a professional I have worked with countless people around this issue, which often goes hand in hand with depression and/or a trauma background. I feel I have the skill to build the necessary relationship to effect change & to help people who are vulnerable to harm to learn to protect themselves.
Suicidal thoughts are a symptom of an underlying problem. Treatment is effective in many cases, but the first step is to ask for help. A person might have persistent thoughts of suicide and never suicide, but a person might also suicide after only briefly experiencing suicidal ideation. All suicidal ideation and behavior should be taken seriously, Let us help you.