“I Thought This Was Just Who I Was”

Before starting this work, I was very depressed, emotionally overwhelmed, and extremely hard on myself. I didn’t understand my past trauma or how deeply it was still affecting my thoughts, emotions, and relationships. Everything felt heavy, and I carried a constant sense that something was wrong with me.

For a long time, I believed I was unhappy simply because of who I was.

What finally pushed me to seek help was reaching a point where my inner dialogue and emotional pain felt unbearable. I couldn’t override it anymore. I’d already tried other forms of therapy, but nothing seemed to touch what was really going on. A friend recommended The Elements Project, and something about that timing felt undeniable — I knew I had to reach out.

When I first came in, I thought the issue was just depression. I assumed I was unhappy because I was fundamentally flawed in some way. Through the work, I came to realise it wasn’t that at all. What was actually happening underneath was unresolved trauma and deeply ingrained beliefs about myself that had been shaping how I lived my life without me realising.

The sessions felt gentle, safe, and grounding. Grace creates a calm, supportive space that feels completely free of judgement. The acupuncture and theta work felt powerful — not overwhelming, but as though my system was slowly unwinding and rebalancing after holding so much for so long.

One of the first changes I noticed was in my self-talk. I became less critical and more compassionate with myself. I started recognising my emotional patterns instead of being controlled by them. That shift alone felt huge — it gave me space to respond differently rather than staying stuck in the same loops.

Over time, I became more emotionally aware and kinder to myself. My mindset changed, my relationships improved, and I began making choices with intention rather than out of fear. I wasn’t just reacting anymore — I felt more present in my own life.

Now, I feel positive, grounded, and genuinely connected to myself. I understand my emotions instead of fighting them, and I live with far more clarity and purpose. One of the biggest realisations I’ve had through this work is that I’m finally proud of who I am.

If someone was in the same place I was when I started, I’d want them to know that healing is possible. You don’t have to understand everything to begin. Being open, and being supported, can go a long way.