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Welcome to Mind Rest Wellbeing

With MARY KAYODE ADEDEJI

Does this sound like you?

Are you looking for help to understand why you feel sad, anxious, and isolated at times without an obvious reason?

Are you feeling overwhelmed or struggling with a distressing habit?

Do you feel guilty about saying no and expect the worse will happen if you do?

Then you've come to the right place

I am an Integrative Therapeutic Counsellor with an interest and passion in supporting people with their mental health and wellbeing with twelve years’ experience.

I am fully qualified and accredited with the National Counselling Society and work with both children and adult. I work in an integrative style using humanistic, deep listening techniques combined with some Gestalt work, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Transactional Analysis.

I work from my private practice situated in South Wales Swansea and am also happy to run zoom or telephone counselling sessions.

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 I provide customized treatments that are specific to each individual since we recognize that everyone is unique

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The Therapies I Offer

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What my patients say

Mary has been extremely helpful from the beginning of my sessions to the finish. While talking about situations and emotions in therapy was intimidating for me, the progress I've experienced as a result of these sessions has been incredible. Mary provided me with the tools I needed to cope with what I'd gone through, as well as knowing and seeing ways to change myself and my situations. She was very supportive and kind, and I felt so comfortable. I feel so joyful and comfortable now, whereas when I first started, I felt lost and hurt. The improvement I feel is astounding, and it's all thanks to the fantastic therapists here. I truly could not suggest this place enough, and I am so grateful, thank you so much.
(Anonymous Female)
When I initially came to Mind Rest Wellbeing, I was sceptical that therapy would help, but I was tired of not being happy and upset at not knowing why. Mary is a wonderful listener, so I didn’t need to worry. She knows just what questions to ask and how far she can go without making you feel uncomfortable. She has helped me unpick issues that I had no idea I had, and the difference in my happiness since starting therapy has been huge - I feel like a completely different person. I am much more confident, happy, and enthusiastic. I have never felt a stronger will to live. I believe, like many other men, I expected the sessions to be rambling, but Mary keeps them focused and approaches mental health in a reasonable manner. It was wonderful to be able to feel the change immediately following a session in which we made a breakthrough. I would definitely recommend it to everyone; no matter how minor your troubles appear to be, clearing them will lift a great weight off your shoulders.
(Anonymous Male)
When I initially came to Mind Rest Wellbeing, I was sceptical that therapy would help, but I was tired of not being happy and upset at not knowing why. Mary is a wonderful listener, so I didn’t need to worry. She knows just what questions to ask and how far she can go without making you feel uncomfortable. She has helped me unpick issues that I had no idea I had, and the difference in my happiness since starting therapy has been huge - I feel like a completely different person. I am much more confident, happy, and enthusiastic. I have never felt a stronger will to live. I believe, like many other men, I expected the sessions to be rambling, but Mary keeps them focused and approaches mental health in a reasonable manner. It was wonderful to be able to feel the change immediately following a session in which we made a breakthrough. I would definitely recommend it to everyone; no matter how minor your troubles appear to be, clearing them will lift a great weight off your shoulders.
(Client A.O)

Substance misuse therapy

Substance misuse therapy, also known as addiction counselling help people with behavioral disorders by talking through the complexities and causes of their addiction.
Substance abuse counseling is a combination of treatment and support to help people break free from drug or alcohol addiction.

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Humanistic therapies

Humanistic therapies focus on self-development, growth and responsibilities to help individuals recognise their strengths, creativity and choice. By working with a humanistic counsellor, you are supported in identifying and overcoming any blocks that are preventing you from achieving your full potential.

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Person-centred therapy

Person-centred therapy, also known as person-centred or client-centred counselling, is a humanistic approach. It explores the ways individuals perceive themselves consciously, rather than how a counsellor can interpret their unconscious thoughts or ideas.

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Gestalt therapy

Gestalt therapy refers to a form of psychotherapy that derives from the Gestalt school of thought. It aims to help people develop greater self-awareness so that they can more confidently reach their full potential and effectively manage any problems as they come to the surface. 

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Existential therapy

It focuses on the anxieties and uncertainties that are a fundamental part of life and existence, such as death, the fear of the unknown and the meaning of life. At its core is the idea that we all have the capabilities and personal responsibility for making decisions and creating our own success.

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Cognitive behaviour therapy

CBT is based on the idea that how we think about situations can affect the way we feel and behave. For example, if you interpret a situation negatively, you might experience negative emotions. And those bad feelings might lead you to behave in a certain way.

CBT combines two types of therapy to help you deal with these thoughts and behaviours:

  • Cognitive therapy, examining the things you think.
  • Behaviour therapy, examining the things you do.
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Mindfulness therapy

Mindfulness is a technique you can learn which involves noticing what’s happening in the present moment, without judgement. You might take notice and be aware of your mind, body or surroundings. The technique has roots in Buddhism and meditation, but you don’t have to be spiritual, or have any particular beliefs, to try it.

Mindfulness aims to help you:

  • become more self-aware.
  • feel calmer and less stressed.
  • feel more able to choose how to respond to your thoughts and feelings.
  • cope with difficult or unhelpful thoughts.
  • be kinder towards yourself.
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Solution focused brief therapy.

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term goal-focused evidence-based therapeutic approach, which incorporates positive psychology principles and practices, and which helps clients change by constructing solutions rather than focusing on problems.

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Couples counselling

What is couples counselling?

  • Relationship counselling (also known as ‘couples counselling’ or ‘marriage counselling’) is an effective form of talking therapy designed to resolve issues within an intimate relationship. Very few relationships exist conflict-free – whether it’s the odd disagreement, repeatedly arguing or you’ve lost the fun element in your relationship – it’s natural to start to question its longevity. When this begins to falter, our health and happiness can also suffer.
  • For many of us, our first instinct is to try and work through the problems alone, but it can be incredibly helpful to seek outside support, whether that be through friends and family or even a professional. In contrast to counselling for relationship problems, which can be undertaken solely through individual sessions, couples counselling is a term applied to talking therapy for two people within a relationship.
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Group therapy

What is group therapy?

  • Having therapy in a group environment can have many benefits as it offers a support network and provides the opportunity to meet others experiencing similar concerns. Together with the therapist and the other group members, you should be encouraged to share your experiences and work on understanding yourself better.

Integrative Counsellor Gerry Ritchie (MNCS Accred) explains what group therapy is, the advantages of group therapy, and the various types of group therapy available to you.

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