"I found it to be really beneficial. I was able to explore my views, emotions and thoughts with the help of someone who could help me see them in a different light. I feel more compassion for myself...It has improved my acceptance of and patience with myself."
What is counselling?
Counselling provides a regular time and space where you can talk about anything that is on your mind. It can be in person, by phone or online.
Counselling is private and confidential. During sessions you can explore aspects of your life and feelings, talking about them openly and freely in a way which is rarely possible with family and friends. This is possible because counsellors are trained to really listen, to put themselves aside in order to understand your perspective and to be non-judgemental.
As well as holding a safe and compassionate space for you, I bring expertise in listening, empathy, human psychology, mental health support and problem solving. You bring the knowledge about your life and what has worked for you (or not) to date. In our sessions we will work together to deepen understanding, identify problems and patterns and find possible solutions.
Counselling works most effectively when there is a relationship of trust, honesty and respect. Counselling can help you to come to terms with past and present experiences. At times, counselling can be challenging but its benefits can be life changing.
8 week Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) programme available
CBT can be a helpful model of therapy for some people. It is particularly effective for issues around OCD, anxiety and panic. People can also find it useful if they are looking for a practical, focused model of therapy.
If you want to find out more about CBT then please contact me for more information, using the Contact Form on the Contact and Useful Links page.
What do people talk about in therapy?
Counselling or therapy is a regular time when you can talk about anything which matters to you.
What people talk about in therapy is hugely varied but here are some of the most common issues people bring; anxiety, panic, depression/low mood, issues with food and eating, relationship problems, issues around gender and identity, struggles with anger, rape or abuse, loss and bereavement, trauma, childhood issues, problems in families, bullying, sexuality and sexual issues, feelings about self including low self worth, problems at work, dissatisfaction with life, a sense of numbness or nothingness. I have experience working with neuro-diverse clients before, during and after diagnosis.
Most people feel relieved that there is no issue too big, too small or too silly to bring to therapy. Dreams and nightmares, niggling worries, daily frustrations, intrusive thoughts all come up. So too do the things which feel overwhelming - bereavement, trauma, shame, sexual kinks and unspoken fears. If you feel it or think it, then it can be brought to your session!
Who is counselling for?
People from all backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, sexualities, nationalities and genders come to counselling. People typically come to counselling when they feel they cannot make a change by themselves and need space outside their "normal lives" to talk things through.
I am worried about someone else...
If you are worried about someone in your life and think they might find counselling beneficial then it can help to sensitively suggest it to them. No one coming to counselling should feel obligated or pressured to come. You might say that you have noticed that life seems hard for them at the moment and give them information about support available.
Support could include; seeing their GP, talking to you or someone else or counselling. You could suggest they look at this website as a first step.
What is counselling?
Counselling provides a regular time and space where you can talk about anything that is on your mind. It can be in person, by phone or online.
Counselling is private and confidential. During sessions you can explore aspects of your life and feelings, talking about them openly and freely in a way which is rarely possible with family and friends. This is possible because counsellors are trained to really listen, to put themselves aside in order to understand your perspective and to be non-judgemental.
As well as holding a safe and compassionate space for you, I bring expertise in listening, empathy, human psychology, mental health support and problem solving. You bring the knowledge about your life and what has worked for you (or not) to date. In our sessions we will work together to deepen understanding, identify problems and patterns and find possible solutions.
Counselling works most effectively when there is a relationship of trust, honesty and respect. Counselling can help you to come to terms with past and present experiences. At times, counselling can be challenging but its benefits can be life changing.
8 week Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) programme available
CBT can be a helpful model of therapy for some people. It is particularly effective for issues around OCD, anxiety and panic. People can also find it useful if they are looking for a practical, focused model of therapy.
If you want to find out more about CBT then please contact me for more information, using the Contact Form on the Contact and Useful Links page.
What do people talk about in therapy?
Counselling or therapy is a regular time when you can talk about anything which matters to you.
What people talk about in therapy is hugely varied but here are some of the most common issues people bring; anxiety, panic, depression/low mood, issues with food and eating, relationship problems, issues around gender and identity, struggles with anger, rape or abuse, loss and bereavement, trauma, childhood issues, problems in families, bullying, sexuality and sexual issues, feelings about self including low self worth, problems at work, dissatisfaction with life, a sense of numbness or nothingness. I have experience working with neuro-diverse clients before, during and after diagnosis.
Most people feel relieved that there is no issue too big, too small or too silly to bring to therapy. Dreams and nightmares, niggling worries, daily frustrations, intrusive thoughts all come up. So too do the things which feel overwhelming - bereavement, trauma, shame, sexual kinks and unspoken fears. If you feel it or think it, then it can be brought to your session!
Who is counselling for?
People from all backgrounds, ages, ethnicities, sexualities, nationalities and genders come to counselling. People typically come to counselling when they feel they cannot make a change by themselves and need space outside their "normal lives" to talk things through.
I am worried about someone else...
If you are worried about someone in your life and think they might find counselling beneficial then it can help to sensitively suggest it to them. No one coming to counselling should feel obligated or pressured to come. You might say that you have noticed that life seems hard for them at the moment and give them information about support available.
Support could include; seeing their GP, talking to you or someone else or counselling. You could suggest they look at this website as a first step.