How therapy can help
Counselling
Person-centred Counselling focuses on self-development and personal growth. The counsellor provides a safe and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours. This can create a better understanding of yourself to make effective changes in your life
Solution Focused Therapy
Solution Focused Therapy is a future-oriented, goal-directed approach. It places focus on a person’s present and future circumstances and goals rather than past experiences. In this goal-oriented therapy, it promotes positive change rather than dwelling on the past. The counsellor will encourage you to focus positively on what you do well, set goals and work out how to achieve them
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy(CBT)
Cognitive therapy helps you change the way you think and what you do. The way we think about situations affects the way we feel and behave. If we view a situation negatively, we may experience negative emotions and feelings which lead us to behave in an unhelpful way. Your therapist will help you identify and challenge any negative thinking so you can deal with situations better and behave in a more positive way. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy can be helpful for depression, anxiety, stress, phobias, obsessions, fears and addictions
Integrative Counselling
Integrative Counselling looks at the whole person, taking into account your mental, physical and emotional needs. Your therapist will use techniques and tools from different modalities to tailor an individual approach for you. An integrative counsellor aims to build a trusting and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship that helps you develop self-awareness. When you understand the causes of your concerns or triggers for your behaviour, you can confidently set goals and develop new behaviours to improve your life
How my role can help
Whatever struggle you may be experiencing, I will offer you a warm, confidential and welcoming environment that will give you the space to reflect and explore your experiences effectively to help you understand yourself better. I work with individuals facing a wide range of challenges such as anxiety, depression, self-esteem loss/bereavement, relationship issues, trauma and life changes. It is my role to ensure what interventions work best for you. My focus will always be on developing our relationship so that we can work together to help you identify what you would like to change for personal growth.
My aim is to help you work through any challenges with new perspective. Regular reviews will enable you to see your progress and discuss your expectations and goals. To meet your needs sometimes a referral is required that are out of my limitations. Regular clinical supervision is essential for my on-going personal and professional development capabilities.
I will adhere to the Ethical framework of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy(BACP) and the British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies(BABCP) and ensure relevant Professional Liability Insurance. A working agreement will be offered and agreed together to acknowledge any GDPR and legal requirements. Sessions usually lasts between 50-60 minutes.
Please contact me if you would like to arrange an initial free 20 minute consultation. I will be as flexible as possible. Session fees can be discussed. Payment by cash, cheque or bank transfer. Free parking on side street, good bus and train service to local area. The building has no wheelchair user access. Please contact me if you require any additional information.
