THERAPY
INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING
I offer a confidential, warm and supportive space where you can be heard in a more attentive, attuned way than usual conversations supply. You are the expert on you, and my skills and training are in working with you to understand and trust yourself.
WHAT CAN I EXPECT FROM THERAPY?
I work in a way that’s down-to-earth and human. I am warm and straightforward and will deeply engage. Change comes not only from being understood, but from being challenged, so I might gently encourage you to loosen old perspectives and explore new ways of thinking and relating. I also like to reflect on how we’re doing together, and invite you to comment or ask questions.
WHAT DOES THERAPY FEEL LIKE?
It can feel unsettling as we begin to dig deeper into your life experiences, but therapy can also be soothing, affirming and fun. People often report feeling lighter, with a greater sense of self acceptance and awareness. They can relate more freely to others, feel more resourced and are able to relax better.
HOW MANY SESSIONS WILL I NEED?
It’s really up to you. You may feel the benefits after only a handful of sessions, or you may decide to spend longer exploring things. This is something we can think about together as the sessions go on, and I’ll be guided by you. You know yourself best. Short-term work might last for around 12 weeks, while longer work may span six months or more.
WHAT CAN THERAPY HELP WITH?
There are many reasons why people come to therapy. You might feel lost, stuck or frustrated, but are not clear why. You may have a specific issue or worry that you would like to explore but want support to do so. You might simply want to know yourself better.
Therapy provides the space and time to do this. You can hear yourself out loud and feel understood. You can download your frustration, pain and worries. As the work progresses, it can help you to build awareness of habitual patterns and outdated thinking. Through this awareness comes the possibility for change, and for living more fully and openly. Therapy is not about ‘fixing’, but about coming to know and accept all the parts of yourself.