My approach to counselling is Integrative. This means that I will work with you, as my client, drawing from a variety of models of counselling according to your individual needs and in a way that I feel is most valuable, therapeutic and effective for achieving positive change and transformation.
For me as a counsellor, it is important to create an atmosphere of understanding and acceptance to facilitate and enhance the therapeutic work.
I will not give you advice or judge you or direct you to take a particular course of action. I will not sit in silence either but actively interact and work with you.
Health and positive change often entails creating and maintaining meaningful and fulfilling relationships with self and others. Challenges and issues that we experience carry an opportunity for inner transformation and healing.
We all have the capacity and desire for self-realization, healing, intelligence and creativity.
Change happens at an individual pace and course. I generally see clients on a medium or longer-term basis and I have, on occasions, carried out short-term solution focused therapy.
I have interest and experience in working in areas such as anxiety, addictions, loss, cultural issues, depression, relationships, confidence and self-development, stress and work related issues.Qualifications & Training
My qualifications and professional training include a Post Graduate Diploma in Counselling from Thames Valley University in Existential and Person Centred Models (BACP Course Accredited), a Certificate in Counselling with Merit at Birkbeck, The Essentials of Psychosynthesis Training, Shame and Self-Esteem module studies in Psychoanalytical Psychology at Birkbeck University.
I take and have taken part to a number of focused professional trainings in mental health and addictions.Experience
Member of BACP and AIP (BACP div.), I have experience and interests in working with:
Levels of anxiety, stress and/or low feelings are preventing you to fully function in your life.
Loneliness
Loss of confidence and motivation.
Depression.
Cultural Issues.
Health issues affecting you or people around you.
Infertility.
Loss, bereavement and separation.
Sexuality.
Relationship issues, conflicts and difficulties in communicating.
Co-dependency.
Addictions and/or problematic use of legal or illegal substances.
Repeatedly behaving in ways that you regret.
Work related issues.
Dissatisfaction with life, or loss of a sense of direction and purpose.Fees
Initial Assessment £45. Following appointments £45 to £60 depending upon location. Concessions are available to counselling students.
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