Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Integrative Counselling / Coaching
Counselling is typically a one-to-one relationship, in couples and sometimes in groups, but typically one-to-one, where one person, the client, meets the therapist to discuss their problems. I am trained in both brief and more extended-term therapy, which means I’m skilled in getting to the heart of the issue quickly and helping you move forward much quicker than some traditional therapies. Still, I am also proficient in working together long term when the cause of the pain and upset is more complex.
It’s about meeting with somebody you feel comfortable enough to talk to. I will make sure that you feel at ease and gently guide you to speak openly when ready.
Benefits of my approach.
We will get to the root of any pain quickly, and you will feel much better after the first session. For many people, this will have been the first time they have felt comfortable opening up and are really surprised how much comes out that may have been bottled up for years.
My approach is to listen to what you are saying verbally and through body language to target the areas of blockage and pain very quickly and effectively. I use a variety of approaches within the sessions based on what works for you and will bring about change fast.
Long-lasting change because we will quickly get to the ‘core’ of what is confusing and upsetting. You will experience long-lasting change and feel like the weight has been lifted from you.
You will be working with someone who has not just many years of counselling experience but many years of life experience - I don’t just talk the talk; I have experienced my battles, which I believe have made me an even better counsellor.
Sometimes, if a client brings something that feels awful, the therapist can hold hope for them for the time that is needed so that there is a time that the client can pick up that hope again for themself.
The sessions are conducted in a fun and relaxed environment - if you are lucky, you will even experience my terrible drawings!
People are often anxious about what happens when they come to counselling. In good counselling, you’re always in control; you’re always in control of what you talk about, how you talk about it and what you don’t want to talk about.
When I first meet people thinking of counselling, they are often really anxious about it. They worry about whether I will believe their problems will be significant enough or severe enough, and you must know that your issues are important and you are important.
You can be assured that I’m committed to working with and supporting you every step of the way.
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