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Luxurious Lingerie
Liberty&Love
Liberty & Love is passionate about women feeling good about themselves, offering a range of beautiful underwear and nightwear that is aimed for real women, of all shapes and sizes, as Helen Stockton discovered when she visited
Liberty & Love is a new company that offers women a different lingerie experience. It stocks items that women would choose for themselves and that feel comfortable on the school run, or out walking the dog, but which also make them feel feminine and sexy. It challenges the notion that lovely underwear is only for special occasions and date nights, providing lingerie that women will want to wear every day.
Founder, Beth Kates, is keen to promote body positivity, countering the trend for airbrushed, digitally enhanced photos of women, often used by the wider media, to promote women’s products. These generally only serve to make women feel that their bodies aren’t good enough. “Women come in different shapes and sizes: tall, thin, short, curvaceous,” said Beth. She uses actual women, with all their perfect imperfections, not professional models in her marketing and she keeps the photos real and untouched.
Her products are also for a range of ages, from teenagers to the more mature woman. “I’m fifty: no-one markets to my age group,” said Beth, stressing the invisibility of older women. “One of the models we work with is fifty-six.”
Her pieces are designed to look good and to flatter, as Beth explained, “very few women look great or feel comfortable in a few scraps of lace held together with string!” Women of all ages can feel confident wearing Liberty & Love products.
Her lingerie, swimwear and nightwear aim to sit comfortably mid-range, not cheap but not the most expensive, with quality being all important. Beth tries the products out for herself with swimwear tested feedback.” Beth chooses her product range carefully, “I am really particular about the items I choose to stock. If I don’t like it or I don’t think the quality is good enough then I don’t sell it.” Beth aims to offer different products to the major High Street retailers giving customers an alternative shopping experience. “I want all women to have the kind of lingerie I would like for myself,” said Beth, “that’s what ‘Liberty & Love’ is all about.” l
in the swimming pool to make sure it stays put when you jump in! Women can come to her for a personal fitting. Sometimes they come in groups and have a collective experience with a few glasses of Prosecco. There is also the option to buy online, and Beth’s ethos of a quality experience extends there too. Each item is carefully wrapped and boxed, making each purchase a gift to yourself.
“I try and be realistic about the descriptions of all my products. If a bikini is better suited for lounging by the pool than vigorous swimming I will say so,” said Beth “and I’ve had some really positive
Liberty & Love
Forest Gate Lodge, Old Forge Lane, Fairwarp TN22 3EN 01825 713488 / 07867 331769 info@libertyandlove.uk www.libertyandlove.uk
Why talking together could be the tonic we need in 2022
Have you ever felt lonely, despite having people around you? Do you feel unable to talk to others about what is important to you?
Feeling lonely is not always caused by being on our own. The experience of loneliness can also occur because we are not able to communicate with those who are nearest to us. We can’t share what matters most and we start to feel disconnected. Events of the past two years will only have added to our loneliness - we’ve been apart more than we’ve been together. But perhaps 2022 is the time to try something new…
Try talking together in a group
It may seem a little bit strange to think that opening up in front of strangers would be easier than talking with loved ones, but many people actually prefer it. Group therapy is a safe, supportive and confidential space where you can share your feelings, problems and worries, without judgement. Each group is led by an experienced Group Facilitator who will welcome you and help you settle in to the dynamics of the group. There are no rules about what you can say or not say, and you can contribute at a pace that you feel comfortable with. Some people observe and listen for a while, others jump right in and are relieved to be able to express what they’ve been keeping inside. It’s really up to you.
Sharing experiences
One of the biggest benefits of group therapy sessions is the shared experience with others who might be going through the same thing as you. By listening and talking together, you can learn from each other and share coping strategies and perspectives. Group therapy members reported feeling more connected and less alone than they did before they joined the group. If you’re interested in finding out more about how group therapy can help you express yourself and feel more connected with others, then get in touch and we can help you find the most appropriate group for your needs.
Carl Gustav Jung, Swiss Psychiatrist and Psychoanalyst
n Safe, supportive space -
Each group is a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space, with a Group Facilitator who oversees the experience.
n Set your own pace -
You’ll have time and space to settle into the group, you can participate as much as you feel comfortable and leave if it becomes too difficult.
n Feel connected -
By sharing with others you’ll discover that you are not as different as you feared in the first place, and other people have similar experiences.
Elysium Therapy BRIGHTON
At Elysium Therapy Brighton we recognise that seeking support and help for yourself, a friend or a family member who is struggling is a brave thing to do.
Our team are here for you and can help facilitate personal growth and help with any mental health difficulties you or those around you are experiencing.
We provide consultations, psychiatric assessments and talking therapies delivered individually or on a group therapy basis, in person, via video conferencing or by telephone. If you would like to seek help or discuss treatment options, please get in touch.
E: therapybrighton@elysiumhealthcare.co.uk
Elysium Therapy Brighton Withdean House 52 Dyke Road Avenue Brighton BN1 5LE
