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“We can choose courage or we can choose comfort, but we can’t have both. Not at the same time” – Brene Brown
Making the decision to start counselling is never an easy one, but it can be a rewarding one. Sure, counselling isn’t easy, but you weren’t looking for an easy option were you? What brings you to counselling – what is the overwhelming desire to change something in your life or understand something more fully? Where does it come from and can this be achieved?
Some people start counselling when their ‘symptoms’ become a barrier in their life. Instead of treating the ‘symptoms’ which are on the surface level (depression, anxiety, irritability, anger etc), I will help you to get to the root of it all, in a gentle, non-judgemental and empathic way and working at your pace.
At this time I am only working with adults 18 years and older, across all genders. If you have a disability and we are meeting in person, please let me know so I can ensure measures are put into place for a comfortable setting.
I am a Person-Centred counsellor, which is one of the Humanistic counselling modalities. In simple terms this means I will listen to you without judgement and with empathic understanding. Metaphorically, I will walk a mile in your shoes, but keeping my own socks on. I do tend to use analogies and metaphors during the sessions to help the client visualise the ‘issue at hand’ in another way.
My role as counsellor is to help you find your answers. This is accomplished by offering you a space where you can be courageous, albeit in your uncomfortableness, to hold that mirror up to yourself and take a good look at it every now and then.
There are no set number of sessions required so this is entirely your choice.
Some people only want short-term work, perhaps to address a very specific issue or goal, and this can be worked through in a relatively short amount of time.
I do, however ask that if you are working through complex trauma that you commit to a minimum of 6-months of weekly therapy. This is due to the nature of the work and is classed as long-term counselling. We would discuss this in the initial session and as part of our counselling agreement.
I am a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor, a member of the BACP, and hold professional indemnity insurance. I offer traditional counselling 1-2-1 sessions in areas across Nottingham city and Nottinghamshire, telephone and online counselling, and walking therapy in a variety of parks across the county. Please get in touch, I offer a free telephone assessment so we can see if we are the right fit to work on your goals together.
I have worked in a variety of counselling agencies – from general adult counselling, to young people counselling, counselling for those affected by alcohol and substance abuse, and also counselling for adults who experienced sexual abuse as a child.
I have seen clients with a range of issues from bereavement and grief, to relationship, trauma, self-esteem and self-worth, mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression, hearing voices, and suicidal ideation.
In the first session, I would ask you some questions about what you hope to get from counselling, if you can commit to weekly sessions and what self-care measures you take, as therapy can evoke some strong emotions.
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