What is Counselling?

Counselling is a form of ‘talking therapy’.

It provides an opportunity for you to talk about your feelings and concerns in a way which may not be possible with your friends or family.

Anyone can access counselling.  Some people simply want to talk, and really be heard, and this in itself can be a very powerful experience. 

As a counsellor, I offer a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space that is exclusively for you.  A space that allows you the opportunity to talk about any issues you may want to bring, past or present. 

While we will be working collaboratively, it is you that is at the heart of this process and it will be our goal to build your own inner strength and independence.

Talking to a qualified therapist may help you to:

• Learn more about yourself.

• Make sense of your thoughts and feelings.

• Respond to challenging situations with healthy coping skills.  

• Learn to take control of your life.

• Identify and make the changes in your life that you feel are needed when you feel you are ready to do so.  

I am an integrative therapist. I begin by listening carefully to you, your experience and concerns. I will draw on skills and methods from differing approaches, integrating them to suit the work that we do together. I often draw on:

• Person Centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
• Psychodynamic Therapy
• Solution Focused Therapy
• Transactional Analysis Therapy
• Gestalt Therapy

Rather than giving advice or making decisions for you, I will be here to help you explore and understand your choices and support you in any decisions that you choose to adopt.