Counselling and Therapies
Counselling falls under the umbrella term ‘talking therapies’ and allows people to discuss their problems and any difficult feelings they encounter in a safe, confidential environment.
The term can mean different things to different people, but in general it is a process people seek when they want to change something in their lives or simply explore their thoughts and feelings in more depth.
A counsellor is not there to sit you down and tell you what to do - instead they will encourage you to talk about what's bothering you in order to uncover any root causes and identify your specific ways of thinking. The counsellor may then look to create a plan of action to either help you reconcile your issues or help you to find ways of coping.
The term can mean different things to different people, but in general it is a process people seek when they want to change something in their lives or simply explore their thoughts and feelings in more depth.
A counsellor is not there to sit you down and tell you what to do - instead they will encourage you to talk about what's bothering you in order to uncover any root causes and identify your specific ways of thinking. The counsellor may then look to create a plan of action to either help you reconcile your issues or help you to find ways of coping.
I am a student counsellor who specialises in Person Centred Therapy. I have a passion for psychology and mental health, so facilitating a safe and non-judgemental space for my clients to explore and understand their emotions, reduce their emotional distress and achieve personal growth is a privilege for me. I am a Graduate Member of The British Psychological Society and a Student Member of The BACP.
After retiring as an Assistant Head Teacher of a primary school I wanted to continue my journey of supporting others. After 4 years of training I qualified as a Person-Centred Counsellor in 2021 and now work part time at the CLC as a therapist. My aim is to hear without condition or judgement, to empower people to discover their own resilience and to achieve personal growth.
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After retiring from the NHS as a midwife. I decided to change career and find another way of helping people. I am a qualified CBT counsellor as well as a Person Centred and I can facilitate in helping you manage problems by enabling you to recognise how your thoughts can affect your feelings and behaviour, offering an effective approach to emotional distress and issues. I specialise in Bereavement and Loss counselling as well as anxiety and depression. I work to the ethics of the BACP. Confidentiality assured |