Counselling, Psychotherapy and Coaching
‘I feel much better and more in control of a lot of things...’ (client letter June 2009)
I work with clients using a number of approaches but I work predominantly in the ‘here and now.’ I would describe my way of working as follows:
- I provide the client with a confidential space in which he or she can express, share and explore with my help any difficulties, feelings or issues;
- I assist the client in identifying and highlighting areas or issues which may be causing difficulties or anxieties;
- I work with the client to look at and analyse together choices, opportunities, and possible solutions to deal with issues;
- I help the client to develop new ways of thinking, coping and behaving in order to deal with problems and issues;
- I help and support the client to manage the process of change and realise goals.
In short–term therapy we focus on one particular area (usually for 3 to 12 sessions). Longer-term work is also available to look at and resolve issues at a more fundamental level.
The main areas of psychotherapy and counselling I deal with are listed below. These issues may arise or be relevant in a client's personal life or may arise in their work or office life:
- Anxiety and stress
- Depression
- Difficulties or confusion in relationships
- Low self-esteem
- Lack of motivation
- Redundancy
- Pursuit of life changes
- The review of opportunities and goals
- Issues about sexuality
- Bereavement