Self-Harm Support
in Fareham, Hampshire
Warm, confidential support to help you find gentler ways through, at your own pace, in person across Hampshire or online.
You don't have to carry this alone
If you are hurting yourself to cope with difficult feelings, support is here. With warmth and without judgement, we help you find gentler ways through, in person across Hampshire or online.
Over 23 years of care · Practice of the Year 2025 · Completely confidential
More common than you might think
Self-harm affects far more people than most realise, of every age and background. If this is part of your life, or the life of someone you love, please know there is no shame in it, and no judgement here.
Many people carry a heavy sense of guilt or feel they have to hide what they are going through. You do not have to hide here. Reaching out, even just reading this, is a brave and hopeful step, and healing is genuinely possible.
What self-harm really is
Self-harm is something many people turn to when emotions feel too big to hold. It is often a way of trying to cope with overwhelming pain, stress or numbness, not a bid for attention, and not something to be ashamed of.
A way of coping
For many people, self-harm becomes a way to manage feelings that seem impossible to sit with. It often brings brief relief, followed by difficult emotions returning.
Often linked to deeper pain
It frequently sits alongside depression, anxiety, low self-worth or past trauma. Gently understanding what lies beneath is a key part of moving forward.
Not a life sentence
With the right support, people learn kinder ways to cope, ease the urges, and build a more compassionate relationship with themselves over time.
Gentle, judgement-free support
At OLIP Therapy you will find a calm, confidential space and a therapist who listens without judgement. We work at your pace, never rushing, and shape the support around you.
- A free, no-pressure consultation to see if we are the right fit
- Counselling to explore and understand what lies beneath
- Hypnotherapy to ease urges and build calmer responses
- Practical coping tools you can use in difficult moments
Everything is led by you, and everything stays confidential.
Counselling and hypnotherapy
How counselling helps
- Explores the underlying causes, such as trauma, anxiety or self-criticism, so you can understand the roots and begin to heal.
- Teaches alternative coping strategies like grounding and mindfulness that can gradually take the place of self-harm.
- Builds self-worth and resilience, easing the need for self-punishment and nurturing a kinder self-image.
How hypnotherapy helps
- Eases emotional triggers by helping you process painful feelings, so they feel less overwhelming.
- Builds positive coping habits, introducing calmer, healthier ways to handle distress.
- Strengthens self-compassion, supporting self-acceptance and a gentler relationship with yourself.
Recovery grows, one step at a time
Healing rarely happens overnight, and it does not have to. Small, gentle steps add up. Many people who once felt trapped by self-harm go on to feel more in control, more settled, and more themselves again.
Whenever you feel ready, we are here to walk that path with you.
Questions you may have
Will I be judged if I come for help?
No. You will be met with warmth, patience and complete acceptance. Our therapists have supported many people through self-harm, and you never have to explain or justify how you are feeling.
Is what I say confidential?
Yes. Your sessions are private and treated with the strictest confidence. In the rare situation where there is a serious risk to your safety, a therapist may need to involve others to help keep you safe, and they would talk this through with you first.
Is self-harm the same as feeling suicidal?
They are not the same, although they can be connected. Whatever you are experiencing, you deserve support. If you are having thoughts of ending your life, please reach out to the Samaritans on 116 123, or call 999 if you are in immediate danger.
Can therapy really help with self-harm?
Many people find that counselling and hypnotherapy help them understand their feelings, ease the urges and build healthier ways to cope. Everyone is different, and we shape the support around you and your pace.
Should I also see my GP?
Yes, we would always encourage it. Therapy works well alongside medical care, and your GP can help you access wider support. We are happy to be one part of the network of people looking after you.
How can I support someone else who is self-harming?
Listen without judgement, let them know you care, and gently encourage them to seek support. Try not to react with shock or ultimatums. Looking after your own wellbeing matters too, and we are glad to talk things through with you.
Take the first gentle step
Start with a free, no-pressure consultation. A relaxed, confidential chat, a chance to be heard and to ask anything, with no cost and no obligation. Whenever you are ready, we are here.
hello@oliptherapy.co.uk · Samaritans 116 123, free any time
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