Issues in Counselling
Depression & Anxiety
Depression, fear, and anxiety are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions that we can experience at some point in our lives. Counselling can help people understand the feelings inside that drive the depression and anxiety before discovering ways of reducing the effects and starting to be able to cope with life again. Slowing the spiral and allowing you time to build up strength to move on in life.
Trauma & Post Traumatic Stress
Many individuals can experience symptoms associated with painful and traumatic circumstances. Anxiety, fear, and hopelessness are a few emotions that can linger after experiencing traumatic events. I can help you to come to terms with what you have experienced and can help you maintain the memory without triggering the traumatic emotions attached to them.
I am a qualified REWIND therapist and can provide effective and efficient interventions that allow those suffering from intrusive, uninvited flashbacks to re-process events and banish the flashbacks for good. this is highly effective in treating those suffering from PTSD.
Everyone is Different
It is fair to say that labelling what people are coping with is sometimes hard in itself and can in some cases lead to the compounding of existing issues, so I don't label people. I do however recognise that some need to name what they are experiencing to help them understand and make choices so I have included a few of the issues people have brought to me and that we have worked on together to bring a positive outcome for the client to help you decide if counselling is right for you at this time.
Loss, Bereavement & Complex Grief
Loss can be of a relationship, job or in some cases through bereavement.
Grieving is a natural process that effects most of us in life and we all experience it in different ways.
Sometimes however we need help in being with the grief or sensitively unpicking more complex grieving processes. This includes not grieving when someone significant to us dies. I have been working in this field for several years now and can provide a caring and supportive safe space to allow the grief to be understood and to help you move forward with your life.
Relationships with Self & Others
If interactions with others in life continually follow a predictable course and leaves you feeling angry, isolated or lonely then sharing these experiences and feelings with someone you trust is a hugely important step in anyone's life. I have practised extensively with people who have been strong enough to reach out and explore these issues to find a better, more inclusive and relaxed way of being with themselves and others.
Anger and Injustice
"I am so angry with ...... and It's not fair" are the two phrases that clients use most regularly. I provide a safe space where it is OK to be angry and it's is ok to feel that life has been unfair. These are natural reactions to traumatic changes in lives that need to be expressed and explored. I can be with you when we go through what is driving these emotions to help you understand and step out of the cycle of anger and
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BACP
I am a qualified counsellor, a member of the BACP and comply with the Ethical Framework for the Counselling Professions.
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Online & Telephone Services
I am qualified in online and telephone counselling and offer sessions via Zoom or phone.
Face to Face Counselling
Here for you.
I offer a blended approach and am trained in counselling face to face, virtually and over the phone. All have their strengths and drawbacks. please reach out to see what approach would suit you best.