People like to know they are heard. For me, it is the core of counselling, the client must feel the counsellor is there for them, and the counsellor has listened to and understood everything they have said. The client then hears what they are thinking, and this helps them figure out what they need to do going forward to effect positive change in their life.
So having my own life challenges and experiences through the years, I now would like to help and support others who are going through, or who have gone through, challenges in life.
I do believe with my skill set I can bring a well-balanced and professional feel to the therapy space. I have spent the last number of years counselling many individuals from various backgrounds with a wide range of personal issues.
As a counsellor psychotherapist I see myself helping clients to discover and access within themselves the restricted resources they need to solve problems. Helping the client safely find their way to the solution.
I always believe in the best interests of the client and treat everyone with dignity and respect with a non-judgemental authentic approach. I am very empathic towards a client as I learn and understand their feelings and experiences with great sensitivity.
I use many different styles of counselling depending on what the client is presenting with. I am also a great believer in straight forward talk therapy. I think an individual talking about their issues and knowing that they have been genuinely listened to by their counsellor, can start to bring about positive change.