About counselling

What is Person-Centred Counselling?

Person-centred counselling is a non-directive approach.  It gives you the chance to discuss whatever’s on your mind, whenever you’re ready.  I see part of my role as providing the environment so we can go on this journey together.  I will try to understand how you feel as you tell me what’s happened to you.  I will try to provide a space where you feel comfortable to tell your story, express your thoughts and feelings and be heard and as you explain how you feel, I will listen without judging you, so that you can find a way forward that will be right for you. Together we may begin to unpeel the layers for you to understand why you are feeling the way you are.

  We are all individuals with unique reactions to our life experiences.  I will work with you at a pace with which you feel comfortable and together we can explore the issues that trouble you.

What issues can counselling help with?

Clients come to counselling for many different reasons and at very different stages in their lives.  You can come with goals you want to achieve and we can work towards them or you can come with feelings you don’t understand.  We can gently brush away the surface feelings to discover what is going on for you.  There may be a pattern of behaviour that you don’t like in yourself and you want to work out how to change it or you may be wanting to think about your relationship with someone in your life.  You may want to confront past trauma or you may want to work on your self-esteem.  The reasons clients step into the counselling room are as varied as the clients themselves.  Click on the pictures to find out more.

 

Life Changes

Redundancy   Empty Nest   Unexpected Diagnosis   Miscarriage   Bereavement Menopause   …

As Forrest Gump said in the famous film of the 1990s, “Life is like a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get!” 

Sometimes a huge change in our life can leave us floundering and wondering which way to turn.  In other cases it can be lots of small changes in our lives that lead us to feel off balance and we may wonder what is our purpose in life.  Person-centred counselling, can help you clarify what's important to you and decide how you are going to move forward on your journey.

Life Changes 700 Teal

Who am I?

Sometimes social constructs pigeon-hole us into living a life that doesn’t fit who we truly are.   Society is changing slowly but sometimes it can be difficult to find the right people to talk to and work out what we really think about ourselves.

I will try to clearly understand how you feel as you tell me about your life and your experiencing.  By noticing the issues that are important to you, we can give them attention and you can make choices that feel right for you.

Exploring Identity 700 Teal

Relationship Issues

We may be unhappy within a relationship or longing for one…

Relationships are important in life, both with sexual partners or friends and family or colleagues.  Sometimes  our relationships break down and we’re not sure how to fix them or even if they can be fixed.  By working together we may discover patterns of behaviour that have developed over time and that can be noticed and given attention.   

Please be mindful that I work only with individuals.  If you are looking for a couples counsellor, I wish you well on your journey.

Relationship Issues 700 Teal

Anxiety

Anxiety can show itself in lots of different ways and individuals may describe how they feel in very individual terms. 

I will never try to diagnose you but will try to uncover exactly what anxiety means for you.  I will listen as you explain your experiences and at your pace we will work together to find a way forward.

Anxiety Bear 700 Teal
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F.A.Q.

You may find the answer to your question by clicking on f.a.q.  If there is anything else you need to know just contact me.  I welcome comments and queries.