What If You’re Not “Broken”?
When you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, shame or emotional distress, it can be easy to feel as though something is wrong with you.
The Power Threat Meaning Framework offers a different way to understand your experiences. Instead of asking “What is wrong with you?”, it asks “What happened to you?” and explores how your responses may have helped you survive difficult circumstances.
At the practice of Dr Ian Newey, PTMF helps replace blame and diagnosis with clarity, compassion and meaning.
A Different Way to Understand Distress
PTMF is a compassionate, evidence-informed alternative to traditional diagnostic models of mental health.
It can help you make sense of your difficulties within the context of your life story, reduce shame and self-blame, understand patterns that once felt confusing, and build a stronger sense of identity and agency.
This approach can be especially helpful for people who feel defined by a diagnosis, have experienced trauma, feel misunderstood by traditional services, or want deeper understanding rather than symptom management.
From Shame to Strength
Through this process, many clients begin to see their story differently.
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Expert, Respectful Support
Dr Ian Newey brings over 30 years’ experience in psychotherapy and psychology, with recognised expertise in the development of the Power Threat Meaning Framework.
Together, you can gently explore themes of power, threat, meaning and survival responses, before building a more compassionate narrative that restores confidence, direction and self-understanding.
This is careful, skilled therapy that moves at a pace that feels safe, respectful and manageable.
Take the First Step Today
You don’t have to continue feeling stuck or overwhelmed. With the right support, change is possible.
Contact Dr Ian Newey today to arrange a consultation and begin your path toward clarity, healing and renewed confidence.
