Karl's Story

Karl was referred to the Butterfly and Phoenix project by his doctor as he was self-harming and struggling to cope with his anger.  

The counsellor created a space for Karl, so he felt safe and supported. The counsellor continued to introduce coping mechanisms and distraction techniques over the course of a few weeks so that Karl was able to look at the reasons why he was feeling the way he did.  

By week 4 Karl and his counsellor had built up a trusting relationship and his self-harm had decreased by using the tools introduced. He was then able to look at the anger issues in a healthier way.  

At the end of the support Karls issues had nearly gone. He expressed he was able to manage his anger which in turn helped to decrease his self-harming.