Where to Start Your Healing Journey
Starting the process of healing can feel overwhelming. Not because you don’t want things to get better, but because it’s not always easy knowing where to begin. We live in a world where everyone seems to have an opinion about what works: your social media feed might be full of “must try” methods, miracle routines, and one-size-fits-all promises. While some of this advice may have value, the truth is that healing is rarely about one single method. It’s usually a combination of different approaches. A layered, evolving journey that combines various approaches, tried over time, to find what truly works for you.
There’s No Single Right Way
It’s tempting to hope there’s one perfect therapy or practice that will “fix” everything. In reality, research shows that healing is most effective when it integrates multiple modalities that address both mind and body. This could include talk therapy (using a mixed methodological approach), somatic practices, self-care, mindfulness, or even philosophical exploration. The key is not which approach you choose first, but that you stay open to trying different combinations until you find what resonates with you.
Your Needs Will Change Over Time
Who you are now is not who you’ll be in a decade - and neither are your needs. The strategies that support you today may not be the ones you need tomorrow. This is why it’s important to approach healing with curiosity rather than pressure. Think of it as building a personalised toolkit, with each tool ready to be picked up when it’s needed most. There might be things you used twenty years ago that are worth busting out again if things get hard.
Starting When You’re in Pain
It’s not easy to be open to new possibilities when you’re in pain, feeling shut down, or disconnected. In these moments, the idea of change can feel exhausting. But healing doesn’t mean waiting until everything feels “right” before you start. It is possible to be hurting, to feel vulnerable, and to take steps towards living and healing at the same time. Often, the first step is simply acknowledging that change is possible - and giving yourself permission to explore it slowly.