Am I the right therapist for you?
Finding the right therapist for you is important. Continue reading to see how I can help.
In counselling the therapeutic relationship between client and therapist is built on trust for effective therapy to take place.
Therefore, it’s important to take your time to make the right decision for you. To help you make your decision about whether I’m the right therapist for you, here is some further information about me and my therapy practice.
My main model of counselling is Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) but within an integrative framework to counselling, drawing on a range of therapeutic models such as person-centred, psychodynamic and Gestalt therapy. I use listening skills to help you the client make your own decisions and find your own solutions to your problems.
I offer a collaborative flexible approach to counselling where you, the client, can choose the best option for you. I offer face-to-face, indoor and outdoor counselling, as well as online and telephone counselling. I will create a safe space with you and offer support tailored to your individual needs. I will help you identify whatever challenges you are facing, so that ultimately you can flourish and then thrive.
We will work together to identify and explore your thoughts, emotions and patterns of behaviour that are not serving you well and getting in the way of you living a meaningful and enjoyable life. We will work towards thriving and continual growth and lasting change which is essential for effective therapy.
We will work towards thriving and continual growth and lasting change which is essential for effective therapy.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is a hands-on approach engaging the client and it has a lot to offer in terms of variety. CBT focuses on exploring the interaction between thoughts, feelings, behaviours and bodily sensations and teaches clients techniques to apply to themselves. These techniques include cognitive, behavioural and problem solving within a structured talking therapy which aims to achieve goals (Beck, 2020).
Evidence suggests that CBT is better for depression in both men and women. When people get depressed, they tend to think negatively about most things and develop unhelpful thinking patterns. CBT also uses psychoeducation, which is aimed to give the client knowledge of the theoretical model based on cognitive behavioural conceptualization (Beck, 2011).
Evidence shows that psychoeducation is an effective treatment because the process of learning about their problems and coping skills for the client can be the start of recovery. Clients can continue to apply their learning outside therapy sessions, and It’s based on the idea that practice helps clients to get better (Owens, 2014).
If you would like to learn more about CBT, please click here to visit the Mind Website “What is CBT?”.
Get in touch
If you would like to work with me, please contact me. I offer an initial 20-minute telephone consultation free of charge, which gives you an opportunity to discuss any questions or concerns you have about counselling. The consultation will include your intentions from counselling and whether I am best suited to help you. It will also include counselling availability; fees and how many sessions are likely to be required.
All counselling sessions include a duration of 60 minutes and are offered to adults and young people 16+. All bookable sessions include face-to face counselling, online (zoom), telephone or outdoor therapy sessions on request.
- Individual counselling session - £60
- Online counselling session - £60
- Telephone counselling session - £60
- Outdoor Counselling - £55
- Duration – 60 minutes per counselling session