The process
As a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I adopt a holistic approach that includes all aspects of the client: spiritual, emotional, physical, mental, cultural and social. All these aspects will be considered in your relationship with yourself and with others and will be incorporated into the therapeutic counselling process.
I pay attention to your whole experience: thoughts, behaviour, expectations, beliefs, emotions and meaning of your experience. This will help identify the core issues that underpin the difficulties being experienced. I draw on knowledge from a wealth of personal experience, theory, personal therapy and group work. This knowledge and experience allows me to assess your individual experience and history and tailor an individual treatment plan that encourages personal growth, change and self understanding to meet your desired goals.
By exploring your experiences, you can discover the effect they have on you and how you can make changes to enhance your life. At times I adopt creative interventions that assist to facilitate the expression of your emotional experience and access the underlying causes that may lie at the root of the problem.
I am committed to providing a safe, confidential and respectful environment where you can explore the areas of concern in your life.
My aim is to help you identify your strengths and work on areas you want to improve. I help facilitate the process to empower you, guide you and support you to find your own solution to your issues and to make wise choices for yourself.
I see clients for short term and long term work. Sessions are usually one hour, once a week or fortnightly. When you attend your first session, we will discuss your goals and expectations that will direct our work together. We will periodically review the progress of your therapy with reference to your goals.
Most of us experience difficulties from time to time, counselling can help you feel better about yourself, allow you find new inner strength, and self respect.