What can therapy help with?
Whether you’ve experienced counselling or therapy in the past or if you’re new to the idea, you might be curious about how I work and what issues I can work with.
Just as every person’s different, with their own unique world view, experiences, values, personality and approach to life, no one counsellor is the same. And no one counselling session is ever the same, either.
What is therapeutic counselling?
Essentially, counselling is a talking therapy which can produce profound results in terms of helping people to resolve issues which have negative impacts on their life. Left unresolved, these can lead to both physical and mental health problems that have a knock-on effect on all areas of life, especially personal relationships. I work with clients holistically to help them safely identify ways to affect positive change.
Busting some myths about counselling
The terms counselling and therapy are used interchangeably: they are nothing to do with problem solving or advice giving (although, if appropriate, I might signpost you to useful resources). No matter how highly qualified or experienced a counsellor is, there is no greater expert on you, then you, yourself. However, sharing what’s going on for you in a safe, secure and confidential space with someone who is ethically, morally and professionally bound to truly hear you, and is trained to do so, is exceptionally valuable.
"The privilege of a lifetime is to become who you truly are"
Carl Jung
The most precious element of a counselling therapeutic relationship is the relationship itself. So, if you’ve had a negative experience in the past, please don’t give up. It might just be that you hadn’t found the right counsellor for you – or perhaps you were not in the right place at that time and not ready to do the work that therapy involves.
Are you ready now?
What issues can I help with?
I see clients who present with a range of issues, sometimes stemming from a bereavement or a complex grief, sometimes not.
It’s not uncommon for people to use unhelpful coping methods if they struggle on alone, which can lead to unhealthy dependencies. Here is just a selection of the issues I can help you with:
Addiction
Anxiety
Bereavement
Bullying
Burnout
Cancer
Dementia
Depression
Domestic abuse
Family issues
Health anxiety
Low confidence
Menopause
Narcissistic abuse
Redundancy
Relationship problems
Transitions and life changes
Work stress
Let’s talk – Get in Touch
If you have any questions about how we might work together, please feel free to get in touch to arrange a time for a confidential, no-obligation chat. This is a chance to discuss the reasons you are thinking of starting therapy and whether I can help you. You can also call me on +44 7462 344 852 and leave a message – I’ll get back to you.
All enquires are usually answered within 24 hours, and all contact is strictly confidential.