So what is Counselling?
Counselling is a process which assists individuals to focus on their particular concerns or difficulties, whilst also addressing and exploring specific problems, making choices, managing issues, working through feelings of inner conflict and improving relationships with others.
Counselling enables individuals to gain a better understanding of themselves and situations, as well as developing ways of managing change.
Counselling is helpful when individuals or couples feel ‘stuck’ or unable to move forward with life. Clients may have symptoms of depression or be suffering from feelings of loss or isolation or be struggling to find a sense of direction.
The goal of any talking treatment is the individual's increased self-awareness, skill acquisition and independence. During therapy, individuals may sometimes develop some feelings of reliance upon the therapist. Although a normal reaction it can, at times, feel worrying. But a professional therapist knows exactly how to handle these feelings and is genuinely interested in helping you make progress.
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What's the difference between Counselling & Psychotherapy?
This can be confusing, but they are very similar ways of working. For more information see Counselling and Psychotherapy
Confidentiality
Everything you discuss is confidential between you and your counsellor / psychotherapist. There can be certain legal exceptions and I will clarify this with you prior to beginning any contract for working together.
What Conditions Can Counselling and Psychotherapy Help Alleviate?
- Anxiety & Panic attacks
- Anxiety
- Body Image difficulties
- Phobias
- Depression & Mood swings
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Eating problems
- Child & Adolescent problems
- Chronic Pain
- Habit Problems
- Anger
- Drug or Alcohol problems
What Benefits can I expect?
A deeper understanding and acceptance of yourself
You'll feel happier and less stressed
Build your self esteem, personal awareness and confidence
Explore satisfying ways of resolving conflict
Accept past choices you've made and learn to value yourself
Manage anger and conflict in a helpful way
People who've experienced Counselling and Psychotherapy say: -
“It was a relief to get many problems off my chest. I could say what I liked to my Counsellor and I wasn’t judged “
“When I saw my Counsellor it seemed like I could just talk about everything and when I did explain my problems I felt a lot better, whereas before I used to keep everything bottled up”
“Counselling has helped me get back to normal from a very difficult time in my life and I’m one hundred percent better than I was”
“Since I have been seeing my Psychotherapist I have calmed down a lot and now understand so much more about myself. I feel free and able to get on with my life”
“Talking to my Counsellor has helped me feel more confident in my own abilities”
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