What is counselling?
Counselling is a talking therapy that helps you deal with emotional issues in a safe context. The key skill of a counsellor is to be an empathic, active listener, without judgement or criticism.
In spite of what the word might suggest, a counsellor won’t offer advice but will ask questions in response to what you say. The aim is to help you find your own solutions to your issues, rather than trying to impose a solution from outside.
What is counselling used for?
The purpose of counselling is to help you come to terms with emotional issues which may come from a wide variety of sources — psychological, physical or life events. The type of issues counselling has been successful in treating include:
- mental health conditions, such as depression or anxiety
- eating disorders
- bereavement
- relationship breakdown
- low self-esteem
- work-related stress
This is by no means a complete list of issues counselling can help with. You’re very welcome to get in touch and discuss whether I can help you.
What to expect from your counselling session
Your counselling session will be tailored specifically to address your particular issue so no two sessions will be the same, but there will be some general similarities.
The most important thing is that you’re completely comfortable talking. I’ll listen to whatever you need to talk about, without judging or criticising. My only input will be to ask you questions based on what you choose to share, which are aimed to help you find your own answers.
Treatments are in a detached building with private access in a quiet residential area. It’s easily accessible both by car and public transport, and the building is well adapted to your comfort. Alternatively, counselling sessions can be conducted by phone or online, if that’s more comfortable or convenient for you.
Please get in touch with me to discuss how counselling could help you.
Sound like something you’d like to explore further?
Get in touch and let’s have a chat.
