THERAPY FOR HIGHLY SENSITIVE PERSONS (HSP)
High sensitivity is a wonderful trait, but it can sometimes be challenging. If you are highly sensitive, you experience the world more intensely: sounds, emotions, and even subtle changes in your environment can deeply affect you. This can lead to feelings of overstimulation, fatigue, or the sense that you are “different” from others. As a highly sensitive person myself, I understand these challenges well and offer therapy tailored specifically to your unique experiences and needs.
In my therapy for highly sensitive people, I help you embrace your sensitivity and use it as a strength rather than a burden. Together, we work on finding balance, learning to set boundaries, and developing practical strategies to cope better with stimuli. During our sessions, I use techniques such as mindfulness and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), which help you bring more calm and resilience into your life.
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More about Highly Sensitive Persons (HSP)
In 1996, American psychologist Dr. Elaine N. Aron introduced the term “Highly Sensitive Person” (HSP), also known as “sensory-processing sensitivity.” High sensitivity is a personality trait (not a disorder) that occurs in 15 to 20% of the population, in both men and women.
Highly sensitive people exhibit the following four characteristics:
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- Deep information processing: They process received information in an intense and thorough manner.
- Overstimulation: They quickly become overwhelmed by an abundance of sensory and emotional input.
- Emotionality and empathy: They experience emotions intensely and have strong empathetic abilities.
- Fine sensitivity: They are sensitive to subtle changes, both in their physical environment and in the emotional states of others.
High sensitivity is visible in the brain. Brain scans show that when HSPs view certain images, they activate more brain regions than non-HSPs, especially the parts involved in awareness, attention, empathy, sensory integration, and planning actions.
Why is this? In highly sensitive individuals, a filter that normally sorts information is lacking. This results in a greater influx of information, causing HSPs to become more easily overstimulated, fatigued, or emotional. They may also be more sensitive to noise and other external stimuli.
HSPs come in all shapes and sizes. When someone does not recognize their high sensitivity, it can lead to feelings of being different, alienation, and sometimes even rebellion or depression. This is why it is essential that highly sensitive individuals receive the proper guidance. Some may receive this support from their parents, but many grow up in environments that show little understanding, which can cause problems later in life.
Do you think you are highly sensitive and want to learn more about this topic? Or do you know that you are highly sensitive and want to learn how to manage it better? Do you have problems you cannot resolve on your own? Feel free to contact me.
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Useful Information
Procedure
From a holistic perspective, therapy gradually unravels complex problems. The flexible approach, varying in duration and frequency, adapts to the unique needs of each client.
Techniques
Explore the power of cognitive behavioral therapy and the innovative approach of third-generation techniques. Discover how mindfulness, acceptance, and effective emotional management are key to change.
For whom?
Whether you're experiencing moments of vulnerability or struggling with more significant challenges, this therapy focuses on understanding, growth, and discovering inner strength. Individual or group sessions address various issues, from high sensitivity to sleep disorders and family dynamics.