Counselling

Why see a counsellor?

We all experience difficulties, painful events and losses at various stages in our life. When we find ourselves at a cross-roads or in crisis, the healthiest thing to do is spread the load by enlisting the support of others. But sometimes, either we don’t have other people we can call on or the nature of the issue is such that we want to keep it private and confidential. Talking to a professional counsellor very often brings great relief.

You can expect to be listened to without being judged while being shown respect and empathy.

Counselling is about having a safe place where you can explore and express your issues, concerns and fears. Frequently it involves discovering, accepting and growing to love the inner person within you.

Counselling can often assist in the journey of self-discovery, and so, my job as a professional counsellor, is also to enable you to recognise what it is you need in order to grow and move towards your full potential.

Counselling is not about magical cures or answers. There are no guarantees and it does require a certain level of commitment and willingness to work. It is not about being told what to do. If you require this kind of advice, then counselling is unlikely to meet your needs.

Very often life changes and transitions like: moving, changing jobs, stress, sexuality / coming-out, the beginning or ending of relationships, starting a family, mid-life crisis, bereavement or retirement can be very stressful, worrying, even depressing. Counselling may help you to work through these developmental stages in your life and grow towards a more satisfying future.

The issues I work with include:

abuse
anger management
anxiety
bereavement
career
childhood issues
couples therapy
depression
domestic violence
eating disorders
family breakdown
gay and lesbian issues
incest
loneliness
panic attacks
personal identity
pregnancy
relationships
self-harming
sexuality issues
substance abuse
suicidal feelings
termination
trauma
young people's issues