Welcome, and thank you for making what will hopefully be the first big step in challenging the issues and concerns that have brought you to this website.

 

The thought of counselling can for some people be quite concerning, however rest assured that if you decide to make an appointment with me you will be in a safe, non-judgemental and trusting place where we will only talk about what you feel comfortable with and at a pace that you dictate.

 

I will support you in a holistic way - by working with you, to facilitate a greater understanding of your frustrations and difficulties as well as your strengths and abilities. 

 

I aim to empower my clients during counselling to challenge unwanted behaviour patterns, thoughts or emotions and explore new possibilities.

 

The counselling is on an open-ended basis or for an agreed time period, with the aim of enabling you to enhance your life and to live it more fully.

Talking to a professional in a confidential setting, safe in the knowledge that what you say will be respectfully listened to, can sometimes help us to understand what is making us feel a certain way.

 

The sessions are 50 minutes long and in the first session we may discuss what your presenting issues are, answer your questions and get to know each other. You are then free to decide if you want to go ahead with me as your counsellor. 

 

What benefits can be expected:

 

The benefits of counselling differ from person to person depending on a wide range of factors. However, I will seek to provide a trusting and safe environment where, hopefully, you will feel comfortable enough to share your thoughts and feelings without fear of judgement or criticism, therefore helping to make sense or work out your troubling thoughts and how you can deal with them.