What is counselling?
Counselling is a supportive process that sensitively encourages each person to express themselves in their own way and at their own pace. It highly values the unique perspective that each of us has on life and on our own particular situation. It allows people the chance to share their experiences and feel heard and understood. It creates a safe space to explore who you are and what you want. People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons. Whether it's an unresolved moment from your past, an area needing attention in the present or the desire for life to take a new direction, counselling offers you the time and space to reflect and explore.
Here are some of things others have explored in counselling:
Here are some of things others have explored in counselling:
- self-esteem
- issues in relationship
- making sense of present or past situations
- stress
- exploring patterns in your life i.e. why does this always happen?
- grief, sadness and loss
- spirituality and meaning
- addiction
- self-awareness
- support through transitions e.g. into adulthood, parenthood, old age etc.
- anger and frustration
- developing better habits of self care
- sex and sexuality
- depression
- connecting with your creativity
- eating disorders
- direction in life/purpose
Regardless of the reason for choosing to come to counselling you will find understanding, acceptance and open genuine responses from John. Counselling is based on the belief that through learning to value and accept our thoughts and feelings we gain a better understanding of ourselves. This increased self-awareness and acceptance of who we are means we can begin to re-connect to our in-built knowledge of what is best for us. These insights give us the opportunity to choose more fulfilling ways of living our lives. Counselling isn't about John offering advice or solutions, it's about receiving the support, encouragement and understanding you need in order to find your own voice and your own way forward.
Coming to counselling for the first can feel a little daunting and people aren't always sure what to expect. It can feel difficult to pick up the phone and make that first appointment especially when things are tough. Many people have been glad that they took that first step.
Coming to counselling for the first can feel a little daunting and people aren't always sure what to expect. It can feel difficult to pick up the phone and make that first appointment especially when things are tough. Many people have been glad that they took that first step.