Even if you usually cope well with life's challenges, there are times when you feel overwhelmed. You don't have to struggle alone.

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For over 30 years I've been providing a warm, accepting and empathic opportunity for people across the age and ethnic spectrum who present with a wide variety of challenges. I invite you to take advantage of the safe, confidential opportunity to discuss issues that have recently arisen or that you may have been carrying for years. Bottling up thoughts and feelings will often cause you to feel overwhelmed and stuck. By talking to me you will gain a fresh outlook which will help you challenge your habitual coping mechanisms and open the way to new potential solutions.

 

How can counselling help you? 

 

You may be experiencing personal or relationship difficulties, parenting or family challenges, depression or anxiety.
Talking to me will help you regain perspective and take control of your life. Talking things through in a safe and neutral space with someone who is experienced and well trained to help you will clear your head, help you to see more clearly and make grounded, wise decisions. 

I will work confidentially, in collaboration with you, to develop the skills to manage your symptoms. You will also develop a greater understanding of the contributing factors and your vulnerabilities that resulted in your current challenges. You will therefore increase your resourcefulness and your coping mechanisms and be empowered to avoid further crises. 
 

I believe that the match between client and therapist is critical, so for all new clients I offer a 15 minute free phone consult to determine whether this feels right for you.
 

Therapy Models:​

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Psychodynamic/Inner Child Therapy:

In order to understand why you are having difficulties in the present, we need to explore the impact of early formative relationships and experiences. This will give us a map of what needs to change and how.

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Schema Therapy:

Identifies your primary belief systems and personality profile. This awareness will give you greater choice over your decisions and actions.

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Cognitive Behaviour Therapy:
 

Practical interventions to change unhelpful thinking, habits, feelings and behaviours.

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Emotion Focused Therapy:

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In a safe place you can develop greater awareness and understanding of your emotions which usually inform your motivation and current behaviour. You will then be empowered to conduct yourself more effectively to reach your goals.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy / Mindfullness:

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You will learn to avoid the regret of the past and the anxiety of the future and to stay in the present. You will therefore achieve greater tolerance of discomfort and a state of calm from which you will operate more effectively. You will also identify what is truly important to you (your values) to guide, inspire and motivate you to improve your life.

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