A testimonial from a previous client in her 50s
What kind of concerns or issues were you struggling with before receiving Tatsuya's therapy?
When my son stopped going to school, my feelings of anxiety became stronger, which made me realize the impact of my own upbringing (as an adult child of toxic parents) and the trauma associated with it. For many years, I’ve been a worrier with a busy mind, and I also had sleep problems (difficulty falling asleep, lack of sleep). During the past two years of the pandemic, I experienced flashbacks from trauma, such as words from a former boss who harassed me and abuse from my mother during my childhood, which caused my mental state to be unstable with anger and sadness.
How did Tatsuya's therapy help improve your situation?
I have become more aware of my emotional needs. As I talked about past events and recent occurrences, I began to recognize and accept the emotions that surfaced. Over time, anger and sadness no longer bubbled up, and I started feeling better. My sleep issues improved as I began to prioritize self-care, like securing my own space. The busy thoughts caused by worries and past wounds started to calm down as my emotional wounds healed, and I was able to sleep better. I also became able to clean up.
What was your impression of therapy before and after?
Before, I thought therapy was just about having someone listen to my thoughts (close to talking to myself). I believed I was solving things on my own, but I kept experiencing flashbacks caused by trauma.
After I received therapy, when emotions from my childhood came up, I experienced healing as I acknowledged and processed those feelings. I also became aware of my "assumptions" and gained a deeper self-understanding.
What did you like about the therapist?
What I appreciated most was that the therapist fully supported me, ensuring I felt safe so I can trust the therapist. By observing things like discrepancies between what I was saying and my facial expressions, the therapist helped me bring out my true feelings. I also trusted and benefited from the therapist's extensive knowledge and experience as a therapist. It was also helpful that the therapist pointed out my assumptions and helped me understand them. I found the conversation about the delay in Japan’s mental health care to be quite interesting.
Who would you recommend the therapist to?
・People who are adult children of toxic parents and want trauma therapy.
・People who want to recover from struggles and difficulties in life.
・People who have doubts about Japan's mental health care system.