Therapy

Why counselling?

 

It is really important that you find the right therapist for you, and talking things out with someone impartial can make the world of difference.

I offer Integrative counselling , which means that I "integrate" lots of different types of theories into the work. I encourage clients to take a holistic approach to their difficulties ; so that we can consider what gender, societal, cultural and/or political pressures might be influencing how they feel.Essentially, I do not believe that there is just one theory of being that applies to everybody. Some clients, for example, might find it useful to work with what is going on in their body when they speak about what is troubling them, others might prefer to use creative techniques such as drawing or imagery.  This is helpful as a lot of our feelings and experiences can not always be expressed or understood cognitively.

Some of the theories that influence my work include:

Gestalt therapy

The gestalt approach means focusing on self-awareness: on what is happening from one moment to the next or, in the Here and Now. Increased awareness and understanding of the present, of one’s immediate thoughts, feelings and behaviour, and of patterns of relating can bring about powerful change and new perspectives. 

 Humanistic therapy

The humanistic approach is about free will, self-discovery and achieving your full potential as a human being, rather than concentrating on individual problems or symptoms. It looks at everything that makes you who you are and focuses on you as a unique individual and your relationship with the world around you.

 

As well as integrating these theories, I also like to focus on the relational aspect of the work (i.e how your relate to me.) This might look like us exploring how it feels to let me in, or how it might feel scary to be vulnerable based on past experiences. We can do this through honest communication, and building a feeling of safety with one another.

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What next?

The first step is to send me an email letting me know a little about you and why you are seeking counselling at this time. We will then arrange an introductory session where we can get to know each other and I can go through any concerns or questions you might have. Sessions last 50 minutes and are £60, payable before the session.

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