It can be hard at times coping with everything life throws at us. Counselling is no magic wand and it can take time and feel difficult sometimes, but it is my firm belief that change can come from meaningful, honest, therapeutic conversations.
People seek therapy for many different reasons; you may be feeling anxious, stuck, depressed or you may be struggling with relationships, with the direction you would like your life to go or with a traumatic experience that you’re finding it difficult to move on from. Similarly, what people want to achieve from therapy can vary dramatically; you may be looking for a greater sense of peace, for clarity over a difficult decision or maybe a different perspective on challenging life circumstances.
My theoretical approach is rooted in both person-centred and psychodynamic theories of counselling and my guiding principles are always honesty, empathy, acceptance and non-judgement. These are constants in my work but because the reasons we look for help and what we want to get out of it are unique to us, the relationship I have looks different with each client. Research tells us that the connection you build with your counsellor rather than the modality of counselling they practice is the best indicator of whether you will get what you are looking for out of counselling.
