Counselling & Psychotherapy

Yes, that is you! Overall, you function well in life, you look after your own basic and psychological needs, probably even making sure that these needs are met for others (parents, siblings, dependants, friends etc.). You know there is something more to life than just existing and you aim to live a full and meaningful life. Although sometimes it might feel like spinning plates, pushing that boulder up hill, no rest for the wicked... Therapy can help looking after you, while you look after others. Therapy can help figuring out why you do what you do, while you do not have to change this. Therapy can help to sort out the jumble in your head and heart. Therapy can help you to achieve your full potential; experiencing, learning, and integrating everything on your journey - growing into the person you are meant to be!

You might have been diagnosed with something or are awaiting a label that might make sense of who you are or why you do what you do or might explain why you feel like you do. This could help with 'treatment', although remember that you are more than just a label! We cannot control how we feel (mentally and physically) or what we think (usually habitually and automatic) - we can manage these. And we can decide that what is in our control is our behaviour! Becoming aware and consciously deciding, making a choice, taking our own responsibility with what we do.

Therapy can help you to become more aware, support you to make your own conscious choices, be at peace with who you are!

The most 'common' life experiences and challenges I support clients with are Anger Management, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), Bereavement, Depression, Dissociate Identity Disorder (DID), Relationship Communication, Stress Prevention / Reduction / Coping Techniques, Transgender / Gender Identity, Trauma / Traumatic Experience etc. 

If there is a specific challenge you would like to address and it is not mentioned above, you can still contact me. If I cannot help you, I will most likely know another experienced therapist who can!

Relationship Therapy is different from individual therapy - we would be working toward the good of the relationship, solution focussed, individual & couple strengths based, while keeping in mind your family of origin and other cultural aspects that might be of influence. 

Be aware that I cannot fix any issues for you - I support you to communicate better and inspire you to help each other, enabling you to be on the same page and move forward together.

Usually we start with one session with both of you, followed by an individual session each to find out how you relate and how you would like to be within the relationship. And from there the work will start!

Relationship Therapy with me is focussed on your communication (what's been heard, what's been said, what's been meant), I do give homework (things to do in between sessions) and my relationship therapy program lasts between 9 and 12 sessions.

This is also suited for couples who are embarking on their life together, making sure that the communication foundations are solid. And for couples who are facing life changes like thinking about expanding the family, moving countries, retirement etc.

Similar to above; we would be working towards the good of the whole family, solution focusssed, individual & family strengths based. The first session is up to 60 minutes with the whole family (homework returned  before the first session takes place), second session usually a week later with parents only, up to 50 minutes. Following sessions usually once a month, with homework throughout for everyone.

Single Session Therapy can help with a whole range of issues, including low mood, (social) anxiety, relationship issues and 'just wanting to get your head straight or around something'. 

Single Session Therapy with me is focussed on one single issue, whereby I encourages you to work towards a solution that works for you. 

Before the session takes place you will get 'homework', so when we meet up, we can hit the ground running. The session itself lasts upto 50 minutes and you usually can be seen within a week of returning your homework, if not sooner.

Of course Single Session Therapy is different from weekly counselling sessions and this type of therapy could be used to decide if you want / need regular support.

Be aware that Single Session Therapy is NOT crisis management - if you are in a crisis contact your GP, The Samaritans or the NHS Helpline.