About Counselling

As an integratively trained therapist, I am experienced in using different therapeutic orientations. Therefore, I am able to tailor therapy to what is best for the individual. Even though there are numerous counselling approaches, I mainly draw upon Person-Centred, Psychodynamic and Cognitive Behavioural approaches.

Person-Centred Therapy

Person-centred therapy is an approach that can help us make changes in our lives. Sometimes when life throws us challenges it is easy to lose our way. We no longer feel that we can manage things on our own and become lost. By talking through our worries and concerns, the core of this approach can help us to start believing in ourselves. Over time we can start to make sense of what is best for us. Individuals can help themselves, strive to achieve their full potential and gain happiness in their lives.

Psychodynamic Therapy

Psychodynamic therapy considers things from our childhood, to help us understand how events and others may have had an impact on our adult lives. This approach may help us to acknowledge why we behave the way we do and who we have become. By considering the links between childhood and who we are, we are able to find acceptance and move forward in our lives.

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is an approach that focuses on changing the way that an individual thinks. It considers how the way we think has an impact on our feelings and behaviours. When an individual has lots of automatic negative thoughts they can start to feel low and depressed. We can identify and understand these negative thoughts by using practical exercises to change the way that we think. We can then start to think more positively and feel better in our lives. CBT can be helpful for those struggling with anxiety and depression.