About me
Hello, my name is Tracy Anne Bond and I am a qualified Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and Supervisor with an integrative approach. After first qualifying as a counsellor in 2007 I studied hard and gained my accreditation with the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) in 2012 and I'm now in my ninth year.
My principles & ethics are based on the guidelines & code of conduct offered inline with the BACP. I am happy to offer a free consultation so we can discuss what you may want from counselling in a safe and private setting based in Alsager, Cheshire.
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9: Take steady, deep breaths
Deep breathing is a great technique to use during moments of high anxiety as it has an immediate calming effect.
Take a long, steady breath in through your nose, filling your lungs from the bottom to the top.
Hold your breath for a few seconds - perhaps count to three or four.
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