Hi! I am Ulrika
Looking back, I know I have been sensitive my whole life even if I didn’t realise it until I stumbled across the HSP concept around 2015. I showed all the signs as a child: introverted, soft and sweet but quiet. I was complimented on how good I was at playing alone, since I was very creative. I had a rich inner life and made up lots of stories and created magic worlds to explore by myself, since I had only a few friends and my siblings were much older than me. I also cried easily and withdrew when I became overwhelmed.
I felt different and socially awkward, and later tried to adapt to my surroundings by toughening up, which resulted in me shaming myself and my sensitivity for a long time. Denying my sensitive self and changing who I was to try to fit in made me lose touch with my emotions. I had mental health problems and often asked myself if this was it in life? I felt like I stood on the outside of life, looking in.
I was always interested in the English language, so I became a high school teacher of English and Religious studies. Some time into my teaching career it became clear to me that I really loved connecting with my students, to guide them and to help them see their own strengths as they grew. Mentoring students and helping them see themselves felt so rewarding, and over the years I changed. From contributing to the development of students as a teacher, I began to dream about contributing to people as a therapist.
As I embraced my own sensitivity I started to truly honour my needs and care for myself in a healthier way emotionally and spiritually. Also, life happened. Separations, chronic fatigue, illnesses and losses made me very tired and I longed for a slower way of life.
Amidst all this I was always a seeker. This meant looking for a meaningful life and meaningful relationships, even if I took a few detours on the way. So when I took an interest in personal development and self empowerment, things started to unravel and I found my way back to my sensitivity and my true self. I expanded myself and grew with the help of CBT, Schema Therapy, inner child work, shadow work, CEN bibliotherapy and the research about HSP. All this work raised my vibration, lit up my world and put the spark back into my soul. Seeing my light, my creativity, the gift of sensitivity has made all the difference
And I knew. I just knew I wanted to offer this opportunity to others. And here I am. At your service.
