Bene Therapies

Bene Therapies Hi! I am Bene. I offer integrative Counselling in Norwich and online. Therapy is a process of self discovery and personal transformation.
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I offer therapy for mind and body in Sprowston, Norwich:
✨ Integrative Counselling in person and online, or as walk and talk therapy.
✨ Deep tissue Massage and Acupuncture. My approach to therapy empowers you to find your own way to overcome stress and burnout, anxiety, depression, trauma. Get in touch for a free discovery call

Summer has been busy.Work, essay writing for university, music and gigs, the rite of passage of the whole family being s...
03/08/2026

Summer has been busy.

Work, essay writing for university, music and gigs, the rite of passage of the whole family being struck down with a stomach bug, and the daily mini heart attacks that come with being a mum to a toddler boy... amongst many other things.

I’ve also sadly said goodbye to one of my last remaining yoga classes after 9 years of teaching.

There really is a season for everything in life, and for me, this is the season to pause teaching, reconnect with my own practice, and be more intentional about where I invest my time and energy.

Slowing down has never come naturally to me, but perhaps it’s time to practise what I preach.

Although I’m stepping away from regular yoga teaching, my love for the connection between mind and body hasn’t gone anywhere. It’s become an even bigger part of the way I work as a counsellor.

I’m looking forward to dedicating more time to my counselling work, supporting clients in their recovery, helping them reconnect with themselves, while continuing to grow both personally and professionally.

Here’s to embracing the next season.

PS: whilst I’ve been busy enjoying summer, I’ve realized I have no pictures that are fit for content creation, so here’s a beautiful view of the North Sea 🌊

What kind of therapist am I?I'm an integrative therapist, which means I don't believe there's a one-size-fits-all approa...
30/06/2026

What kind of therapist am I?

I'm an integrative therapist, which means I don't believe there's a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy.
Every person has a unique story, experiences, and perspective. My job is to witness your experience without judgment.

I tailor therapy to you, rather than expecting you to fit into a particular therapeutic model. I don’t do short term therapy, or prescribe a certain number of sessions- you are the judge of what feels right for you.

Alongside psychotherapeutic tools and talking therapy, I integrate somatic approaches—working with the connection between the mind and body.
With many years of experience teaching yoga and working with the body, I've seen how stress, anxiety, and the effects of past trauma can manifest in nervous system hyper vigilance and pain or discomfort in the body.

My approach tends to be particularly helpful for people who have experienced trauma or who find themselves overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. While talking can bring valuable insight, learning to connect to your body and recognize its signals, can be extremely valuable in feeling feel safer within yourself.

My aim is to provide a compassionate, collaborative space where you feel heard, understood, and supported in a way that fits you.

If you're living with the impact of past trauma, struggling with anxiety or chronic stress, or simply feeling stuck, know that you don't have to navigate it alone.

A rare space for a 45 min massage is available this Thursday at 3:30pm.Email be to book: hello@benetherapies.com
09/06/2026

A rare space for a 45 min massage is available this Thursday at 3:30pm.

Email be to book: [email protected]

Questions people asked me during my recent trip home:✨Why did you stop working as a chiropractor ? The short answer is: ...
08/06/2026

Questions people asked me during my recent trip home:

✨Why did you stop working as a chiropractor ?
The short answer is: I stopped when I was too pregnant to carry on delivering a good service. Since the birth of Ozzy, I’ve been focusing on my other job as a psychotherapist. Recently, I started working with peoples bodies again through massage and medical acupuncture, to test the water because I missed that part of my work.
✨Do you still teach Yoga?
I don’t teach any public classes currently, as my lifestyle as a mum doesn’t allow. A lot has changed in my yoga practice as well and I’m figuring out how to share this new side of me, when the time comes. I still teach regularly and incorporate yoga philosophy, somatic practices and mindfulness in my work as a psychotherapist.
✨Are you a psychologist now?
No, I’m a psychotherapeutic counsellor, and currently undertaking a Masters in Psychotherapy and Counselling practice to deepen my knowledge and skills.
✨What is your area of expertise?
I don’t consider myself an expert, but the kind of people who come through the door carry a lot of pain due to past trauma, ptsd, chronic conditions, anxiety and depression

Although it’s not always been plain sailing, I’m grateful for the ability to pivot between various skills and ways of working through the different stages of life.

I’ve been noticing a tendency toward individualism in modern psychotherapy:“You need to heal by yourself.”
“Set firm bou...
05/05/2026

I’ve been noticing a tendency toward individualism in modern psychotherapy:
“You need to heal by yourself.”
“Set firm boundaries with anyone who triggers you.”
“You have to do the work alone.”

And honestly—I don’t fully agree.

Yes, boundaries matter.
Yes, change comes from within.
Yes, solitude can be powerful.

But healing—especially from trauma—is not meant to happen in isolation.

We are wired for connection. Research continues to show the real impact of loneliness on both mental and physical health. And yet, more and more people are feeling isolated.

Real healing often happens in relationship—through safe, supportive, human connection.

The hard part?

Building those connections requires vulnerability. It can feel awkward, uncomfortable, even risky.

But that’s also where the beauty is. Getting uncomfortable is a necessary step to go out and find your community.

If you’re struggling with loneliness or isolation, you’re not alone. And you don’t have to do it all by yourself.

Therapy can help—and my aim is to support you in that journey.

📣New location announcement… 📣From May, I will be offering deep tissue massage and dry needling at Wymondham Chiropractic...
20/04/2026

📣New location announcement… 📣

From May, I will be offering deep tissue massage and dry needling at Wymondham Chiropractic Clinic Wymondham Chiropractic Clinic!

To book a 45 minute treatment with me, call the clinic:
📞 01953606660

“Looks like you’re doing great from your social media!” “You always look so positive”“Your feed looks so professional, y...
16/04/2026

“Looks like you’re doing great from your social media!”
“You always look so positive”
“Your feed looks so professional, you must be doing really well!”

These are genuine things people have said recently.

Don’t get me wrong- I am very grateful for what I have and I love this current stage of life, but social media creates the illusion of flawless lives.

Since getting pregnant, my whole world changed. Pregnancy was hard, and becoming a mum was the best thing, as well as very challenging. My career had to shift, had to find new ways to work while being present as a mum, juggling self employment, starting a Masters, bringing a child up away from my family, and dealing with all the other stuff that’s going on in the world. Every life has both ease and challenges, in different measures of course.

Social media isn’t a reflection of people’s true lives, and for a long time I’ve wondered if it still felt right to promote my business here, as social media can negatively impact both physical and mental health.

So here’s a bit of reality to show you that I’m human too, no life is perfect, and that we can use this platform to share real stuff too.

“Once I feel more confident, I’ll do it.”
“Once life feels better, I’ll start.”These are things I hear often.But here’s ...
07/04/2026

“Once I feel more confident, I’ll do it.”
“Once life feels better, I’ll start.”
These are things I hear often.

But here’s my take on this: confidence doesn’t come before action — it comes from action.

Confidence is built in the moments you show up for yourself, even when you’re unsure.
Even when it feels uncomfortable.
Even when fear is loud.
Every small step you take begins to challenge those negative beliefs about yourself.
Every time you follow through, you build trust in who you are.

And slowly, things start to shift.
It’s not a straight line. It takes patience. It takes resilience.
But the process itself is where the healing happens.
Because real confidence isn’t about getting everything right —
it’s about trusting that whatever happens, you’ll be okay.

Therapy and self-growth do take effort.
But you don’t have to carry it all on your own.
Finding the right support can make that journey feel lighter.

I don’t always practice what I preach Instagram can portray an image of having it all together, but there’s a real perso...
23/03/2026

I don’t always practice what I preach
Instagram can portray an image of having it all together, but there’s a real person behind every account.

The reality is:
- I don’t rest when I need
- I take on too much
- I compare myself to others
- I let my thoughts spiral sometimes
- I get angry and frustrated when things don’t go my way

One of the things I talk about in therapy is letting go of striving for healing or perfection, but learning to accept all parts of ourselves. That doesn’t mean we don’t have to change some things about ourselves, but we can do so with compassion and patience.

Things I learnt from my clients as a therapist:🌱We have an immense amount of Resilience. I’ve witnessed many stories of ...
10/03/2026

Things I learnt from my clients as a therapist:

🌱We have an immense amount of Resilience. I’ve witnessed many stories of survival and strength- it is both humbling and inspiring.
🌱Blaming doesn’t help. When we stop blaming ourselves or people in our lives for our suffering, we take responsibility for our lives and choose how we want to show up.
🌱 You can’t change what’s happened to you, but you can change the meaning you give it. People tend to make a shift when they choose to write their own story going forward.
🌱 It’s not what happens to you, but how you perceive it, and who was there for you. Facts in themselves aren’t always harmful, but isolation and the stories we create around them can be
🌱 We’re not meant to do it alone. Yes, we have to do our own individual work, but the support of others makes a huge difference in healing
🌱 We heal for us and for those around us. When people being to feel better, they have a desire to do good, to being light to others. Therapy isn’t selfish, it allows us to be better people in this world.
🌱 Suffering doesn’t have hierarchy. The worst thing thats happened to you is the worst thing that’s happened. Comparing yourself to others leads to more suffering.
🌱 Time and patience are necessary to heal. Recovery from trauma, abuse, loss, or chronic conditions, can’t be rushed. It’s a humbling process through self compassion.

Working with people makes me believe in the good humans are capable of💚

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