Kiron Collett

H.G. Dip P / Dip TASK / Cert TASK ─ Kiron Collett - Founder and Psychotherapist

Making the decision to seek help and find out more is a brave step and it's good to talk. Whether you need help with your home life, work life, family or friends - I can help you to figure out what is going on and get you into a place where life is working - whatever it is.

So a little about me ─ I'm a momma to 3 kiddos and I'm still in the midst of navigating the teenage years which at times can be a minefield especially when you consider I've done this on my own for the last 5 years. I also know a lot about the body too as I'm a Kinesisiologist & Massage Therapist (have you noticed I like having 'ist' at the end of my job choices!)

So where did it all start for me ─ it was about 9 years ago when my eldest daughter was really struggling at school and the docs & specialists couldn't get to the bottom of what was going on so instead of holding my hands up, I tried another route called Kinesiology and this is where we started to make changes to my daughters nutrition and lifestyle to help in her recovery. She bounced back and now knows what she has to do to stay on track.

I then went onto really working out how the brain drives the body and this led me to Psychotherapy and I 'officially' qualified in 2019. The reason I say 'officially' is because prior to that, I was already helping people with emotions in my Kinesiology clinic.

So if you feel you are going down that rabbit hole and you want to find your strength to pull yourself up, then get in touch. We all need help and support from time to time.

Emotional Needs Audit

Part of supporting you with your challenges, we have to look at what you need in your life to live happily. This Emotional Needs Audit goes a long way in improving our everyday lives so have a go at seeing what's going on for you ─ you can either download the form here for your own use, or go to the resources section and click on Emotional Needs Audit. Fill in the questions and the form will be sent to me and then we can have a chat on improving your score.

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Choosing The Right Therapist

The Right Therapist

• → Has an understanding of depression and how to lift it
• → Can provide immediate help with anxiety e.g.; panic attacks, nightmares, post traumatic stress, phobia and trauma
• → Can give you advice and information as needed
• → Doesn’t use jargon or tell you that the treatment process should feel painful
• → Doesn’t dwell on the past
• → Will be supportive of your feelings as they emerge but won’t encourage you to get emotional beyond letting go of bottled up feelings
• → Will help you draw on and build upon your own powerful inner resources
• → May assist you in developing your own social skills so that you can better fulfil your needs for friendship, intimacy, connection, intimacy or pleasure.
• → Will be aware and considerate of the effects of counselling on the people close to you
• → May teach you how to relax deeply
• → Will give you new and empowering ways to think about your problems
• → Use a wide range of techniques in the right way for you
• → May ask you to do some things in between sessions
• → Will not keep you in therapy indefinitely
• → Will build your confidence and independence so that you feel better after every session with them

About Human Givens Psychotherapy

Psychotherapy from the Human Givens approach combines the most up to day psychological knowledge with proven therapeutic techniques to help people who use it to make rapid progress to move forwards away from ongoing emotional distress. Human Givens Psychotherapists such as myself are focussed on helping people to make changes and not being trapped in therapy for years.

Human Givens psychotherapy is so effective because it helps clients to identify unmet emotional needs that are causing distress and to activate their natural resources in new ways.

There’s no dredging up the past as we know this can confuse and upset people and actually re-enforce those memories or beliefs that are causing distress - it’s all about moving forwards.

Therapist Checklist

There are lots of us with different skills and life experiences and no 2 therapists are the same. That makes us unique and more tricky for you to choose the right person who can help you. So to help you figure out whether you're making the right choice in working with me, here's a few things to think about.

• I can help reduce anxiety whether that shows as stress panic attacks, fears, phobias, lack of confidence or just feeling overwhelmed with life's pressures.
• Depression is my thing ─ I can help break the cycle of depression and improve your mood by getting better sleep so you wake feeling refreshed with a real sense that life is there for the taking.
• Trauma can be so painful and I help treat PTSD, however deep, effectively and quickly. If you don't want to chat about the pain, then that's okay. I can still help you!
• Are you seeing red and getting angry and this is taking a toll on your life? I can help identify the trigger of your outbursts and do something about it.
• I can help with stopping addictive behaviours such as alcohol, drugs, gambling, TV, computer games, shopping, eating disorders IF (and this is the big IF), you sincerely want to stop this behaviour!
• Through my Kinesiology Clinic, I've known that many conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, asthma, IBS, chronic pain and migraine may have an emotional trigger (that's what led me to psychotherapy as I could see almost 90% of my clients were on anti-depressants). I can work with you to find out what the emotional aspect is and work towards relieving the physical symptoms.
• I can't promise that you're going to fall back into the 'honeymoon' period, but when relationships get difficult, each partner can trigger each other and sometimes a neutral eye can help as long as the couple want to stay together but can't break the cycle that they are in.

Work With Me Face To Face

To make sure we click and you are happy to work with me, we will have a telephone chat on how you would like to get your life back to a place where you feel it is really working. Then, from the moment you arrive, I will welcome you into a comfortable space where you are able to tell me what's on your mind and how you would like things to look so that we can begin to figure out a plan on how to get you there.

You may not know exactly what you want on the first appointment and that is okay _ we will work through this together. Sometimes there will be a lot of mind de-cluttering going on at the beginning and getting things out of your head, but the aim from the very first appointment is for you to feel different and instil hope and FEEL change.

Work With Me Online

Just as with face to face sessions, we will have a telephone chat to make sure we click.

To make sure you to get the most out of our sessions and for it to be really effective, then there are things that we need to think about which will make our time together a bit more relaxed and effective:-

• Before the appointment, we will discuss the best way to 'meet' on the video call - i.e. Whatsapp, Zoom, Skype.


• You may want to make sure you are in a private area where no one can overhear you (head phones may help) and you're not going to be interrupted.


• It would be a good idea to make sure the screen is at a good height and I'm able to see your full face (especially your eyes) and the screen is fixed and doesn't wobble around too much.


• Therapy works well when you have no distractions and have not recently taken alcohol, drugs or any other substances.


• During our session, I may be doing some guided imagery with you so it would be handy if there is someone else in the house with you (not in the same room) and I could grab their phone number just in case we get cut off.


• I will be scribbling away making some notes during the session and we'll do all the paperwork beforehand so you know exactly what information I keep at my clinic and how long for.

Do You See Red a Little Too Often?

When you become angry, do you start to see red? Does your blood pressure spike, and does your head start to spin? I know the feeling! There is one key thing that makes me really mad in my life ─ being late! When I'm running late, my heart starts beating faster and my mind races. I've always said that all three of my children arrived early due to the very fact that I hate being late!

Anger is a part of life; it's unavoidable, and you will become angry from time to time. However, anger is a real problem for some people, and it may be taking a toll on their lives. In that case, those folks need to look into their anger ─ before it has even more negative impact on their lives.

What Causes Anger?

Anger is a response to something that our mind perceives as a threat. It's an aroused state, stimulated by our 'fight or flight' response, which is why we experience physical symptoms of anger. When we start to get mad, adrenaline and stress hormones flow freely through our bodies, our blood pressure and heart rates rise, our breathing quickens, and our body diverts blood from our organs to our muscles. Our whole body is poised, ready for action.

As our body responds to the anger, so does our mind. Our thinking becomes more primitive, and modern intelligence ─ the crux of our humanity ─ falls by the wayside. Anger shifts our body and mind into a primal, energized state, much like sexual arousal. Because of this, anger itself can be quite addictive.

Why Combat Anger?

In short ─ anger can kill you prematurely. Many people who carry anger with them die well before their time due to cardiovascular conditions from a lifetime of anger and stress. People who struggle with anger could also make life unpleasant and dangerous for themselves, their loved ones, and the people they meet every day. And with increasing levels of angry behaviour, whole communities are now stressful, depressing, and intimidating places!

What Can I Do to Combat My Anger?

Step One: identify what is causing your angry behaviour. Anger doesn't "just happen," or appear out of nowhere. It's a response to your environment. So, then ─ what is triggering your anger? Is your anger related to a past trauma that needs to be de-traumatized? Are there elements in your life that need to be re-interpreted? And once you’ve identified the trigger, how do you address it?

A Human Givens therapist can help you identify the trigger of your anger and target the source through counselling and psychotherapy. The therapist will use guided imagery to help you learn how to manage the anger response and rehearse staying calm in those moments of angry outbursts.

A Human Givens therapist will also teach you to become calmer overall, reducing your chances of experiencing angry outbursts in the first place. They will teach you to reduce emotional arousal and relax, which will help fulfil any unmet emotional needs you may have.

So, what are your next steps to stop seeing red? You can start by taking the ENA questionnaire to discover the things in your life that may make you angry, sad, depressed, nervous, or anxious. Next, reach out to Bristol Human Givens Centre! I can guide you through your journey to a happier, healthier, anger-free lifestyle. Get in touch if you'd like to chat about how I help deal with anger!

What Comes First ─ Emotional Health or Body Health?

Your brain and body are connected; that's no secret. Trillions of nerve endings, neurotransmitters, and neural pathways deliver messages between our mind and our physical being every second of every day, even when we're sleeping! They control things such as when we breathe, how we digest our food, and how we process pain ─ emotional or physical.

Our neurons can't distinguish between emotional or physical pain. They just know pain for what it is. It's the same with other sensations and emotions such as stress, fear, and exhaustion; your neurons don't know the difference between physical stress and mental stress, so they just tell your body that stress is present!

James Gordon, the founder of the Center for Mind-Body Medicine, says, "The brain and peripheral nervous system, the endocrine and immune systems, and indeed, all the organs of our body and all the emotional responses we have, share a common chemical language and are constantly communicating with one another." A common chemical language. That means that our physical bodies and our minds are linked more closely than we thought! This link or bond between the two elements of our being is called the mind-body connection, and it's the crux of your health ─ both physically and mentally.

What is a Mind-Body Connection?

Let's get one thing straight first: by "mind," I don't mean "brain," per se. Your mind is the compilation of your mental states like beliefs, attitudes, emotions, and thoughts, while your brain is just the holding vessel for all of the grey matter and neurons powering those thoughts and feelings.

As our body responds to the anger, so does our mind. Our thinking becomes more primitive, and modern intelligence ─ the crux of our humanity ─ falls by the wayside. Anger shifts our body and mind into a primal, energized state, much like sexual arousal. Because of this, anger itself can be quite addictive.

Why Does Mental State Matter for Your Physical State?

Every mental state you experience is associated with a physiological reaction. For instance, the mental state of fear causes your body to produce stress hormones that slow your digestion and tense your muscles. But since your mind and body are close allies, the same is true for physical states! Chronic pain or diabetes can trigger a mental state such as depression or anxiety, which affects your ability to cope with the illness and manage the symptoms.

On the flip side of the coin, your brain can release chemicals and hormones that benefit your health! Research has shown us that the substances your brain produces rely heavily on your emotions and beliefs. If you're ill or injured, but you have a positive outlook and believe your body will heal, your brain will likely release substances that promote healing in your physical body1!

So ─ Which Comes First?

Of course, both physical health and mental health are essential for living a holistically healthy lifestyle. But remember this: you cannot have optimal physical health without a healthy mind.

Now, there are many ways that you can treat your mind and your body separately ─ you can go to your physician for your body and a counsellor for your mind. But does it really make sense to see two different specialists and treat it as two separate issues when your mind and body are so closely linked?

A Human Givens therapist will also teach you to become calmer overall, reducing your chances of experiencing angry outbursts in the first place. They will teach you to reduce emotional arousal and relax, which will help fulfil any unmet emotional needs you may have.
It doesn't.

That's why I have founded Inner Fix Wellness and Bristol Human Givens ─to reach people in Bristol and the surrounding communities who are sick of feeling sick! I am a psychotherapist who can provide counselling and guide you towards healing, improving your mental health and physical health as one entity so that you can just feel better.