The one to one counselling relationship offers support, acceptance, understanding and respect, in a safe, confidential and contained environment. Counselling is a partnership between counsellor and client which explores the client's experience. The therapist aims to facilitate self discovery in the client, through which insight and awareness around self and issues emerge. This then assists the natural processes of change, growth, and healing to occur.
Counselling is not only beneficial for dealing with life's problems but can also be a great space for our personal development; for exploring potential, spirituality, or allowing creative expression. The counselling process can be both enjoyable and challenging at times. It is usually always a deeply enriching and rewarding experience which bears many fruits.
Some reasons that may bring people to counselling:
> Depression
> Anxiety
> Bereavement
> A personal crisis
> To explore creative potential
> Addictions
> Relationship problems
> Major life changes
> Losses
> Issues with sexuality
> Loss of direction
> Self exploration
> Confidence or self esteem issues
> Abuse. physical, sexual, or psychological
> Self harming
> Dealing with anger
> For personal or spiritual growth
> Bullying/Harassment
The counselling session is an hour long and usually scheduled weekly. There may be times where a longer session is needed or the frequency of the sessions are changed according to individual needs. Sessions can be brief (working in a Solution Focused way), or open-ended. This depends on what wants to be achieved through the therapy and the issues being addressed. This will be discussed at the initial meeting.
The initial session gives an opportunity for us to meet each other, for me to find out a little about you, and for you to decide if you feel comfortable working with me as your counsellor. It will also give you the space to clarify anything that you may be unclear about.
The Humanistic model of Counselling sees change and growth as natural given the right conditions within relationships. This approach is based around the knowledge that warm, open, understanding and honest relationships encourage greatest growth and healing to emerge within individuals. The healthy therapeutic relationship provides these conditions, a climate which enables an individual to access and use their own innate strengths and resources to bring healing, change and growth in a natural and lasting way.
Fee and cancellation policy: The fee is £35 per session with payment by cash or cheque only. If you are unable to attend please give at least 24 hours notice otherwise the appointment fee will normally be payable.
