Counselling  

Everyone has inner resources.  Together we will find ways to activate these resources.

There are times when everyone experiences emotional or psychological pain.  Together we will seek ways to cope with this pain and work on strategies to deal with similar situations should they arise in the future.

Sometimes it is not possible to change a situation.   In these circumstances, we will seek to develop strategies so that your life can still be fulfilled.

Together we will set targets for the counselling and identify areas you wish to work on.  These targets will be realistic and assessable and we will regularly monitor the progress you have made.  If you wish, we can build on this progress by setting fresh targets and identifying further areas to work on.   

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Methods

Current research in psychotherapy indicates that it is no longer beneficial to limit therapy to just one method, e.g. Psychoanalysis or Behavioural therapy.

The counselling I offer is based on the principles of 'General Psychotherapy and Counselling'.  This, in turn, is based on Klaus Grawe's 'Psychological Psychotherapy' which has been developed to include aspects of faith.

The counselling reflects features of different therapies, e.g. Rogers' Client-Centred therapy, Logo therapy, Gestalt therapy and Behavioural therapy.  The counselling is integrative and includes elements of System therapy which are especially relevant in social situations such as the family, the workplace, school, etc.

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Your situation

I can help you when you:

• have reached a crisis point in your life, when you are confused
  
  
• are mourning a loss
  
  
• are suffering from feelings of failure
  
  
• have been hurt or are having trouble forgiving someone
  
  
• feel unable to cope with the challenges that life presents you
  
  
• are having difficulties in your family / social situation
  
  
• wish to increase your feelings of self worth
  
  
• wish to develop your relationship skills or your communication / conflict skills (social competence)
  
  
• are experiencing difficulties in your marriage or have sexual problems
  
  
• are suffering from depression
  
  
• are suffering from anxiety or fear (panic attacks)
  
  
• are an adult having difficulty living with Attention Deficit Syndrome (ADS)
  
  
• are suffering from addiction or obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  
  
• are suffering from burnout
  

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Your contribution

• your past and your present situation
  
  
• your fears, your doubts and your pain
  
  
• but also your past experiences and what you have learnt from them
  
  
• your inner resources - even if you currently doubt their value
  
  
• yourself - an important, responsible person
  
  
• the desire for improvement and the willingness to work together
  
  

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