About Counselling
What is Counselling?Life can sometimes be tough, sometimes full of uncertainty and worries. Talking to someone can be of great benefit. Counsellors are trained to help people understand more about themselves, and what is happening in their lives. They offer non-judgemental support, rather than advice, which enables clients to develop insight into their own problems.
Counselling involves the helping skills of caring, listening and prompting. It is based on talking and the respectful, trusting relationship which develops between the client and counsellor. The client will look at how they deal with problems, change, relationships, work etc and how they might manage these challenges more effectively in the future.
Counselling is a confidential service that takes place between two people, in a safe and secure environment, and is a unique type of relationship; varying in accordance with a client's needs. Some people will need only a few sessions and others might need longer more open-ended therapy. Ideally sessions are arranged weekly, at the same time and place. This gives a sense of structure, and aids the therapeutic process. However, in the modern world, life sometimes necessitates a more flexible approach to appointment times.
Personal Approach
I work within an Integrated Humanistic framework.
I also offer Brief Solution Focused Therapy for very specific problems.