What is Counselling?

Counselling is a 'talking therapy'.

Working with a qualified counsellor, they will enable you to talk about your thoughts and feelings.

As your counsellor, my aim is to create a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space in which you can express yourself and identify what is going on for you. 

My role is not to advise you, although I may challenge certain perspectives and offer fresh ideas or coping strategies, instead I will listen empathically to whatever you wish to share as we explore your story.

Ultimately, I am here to assist you on your journey, to help you move forward in the direction you choose and to help you find a path toward change.

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What types of issues can benefit from counselling?

• Anxiety and Depression​​

• Bereavement & Loss

• Low self-esteem

• Life changes

• Relationship difficulties

• Self harm

• Trauma

• Impact of abuse

Benefits of counselling can include -

• Improved self-esteem, leading to increased confidence

• Greater self-awareness, clarity of thoughts and feelings

• Focusing on personal needs, improving boundary setting

• Change unhelpful patterns of thoughts and behaviours

• More helpful decision making.

• Better communication

• Understanding of how past issues may impact on the present

• Increased resilience - less likely to feel anxious and stressed in difficult situations

• Healthier coping mechanisms

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The path you take is your choice, I'm here to help as you decide.