If, having read a bit about me, you think I might be the right person to help you, please give me a call. I offer a free brief telephone assessment where you can ask me any questions you may have. If you feel happy to proceed further, I charge £60 for a one hour session. If you have financial difficulties we can discuss fees.
If, having read a bit about me, you think I might be the right person to help you, please give me a call. I offer a free brief telephone assessment where you can ask me any questions you may have. If you feel happy to proceed further, I charge £60 for a one hour session. If you have financial difficulties we can discuss fees.
If, having read a bit about me, you think I might be the right person to help you, please give me a call. I offer a free brief telephone assessment where you can ask me any questions you may have. If you feel happy to proceed further, I charge £60 for a one hour session. If you have financial difficulties we can discuss fees.
Communication
Good communication is very important and most problems are either caused or exacerbated by poor communication. In a desperate attempt to feel heard we may raise our voices but sadly that usually does not work as our partner will either attack back or retreat. Together we can look at techniques to enable you to communicate in a way that avoids conflict and promotes a greater understanding of each other.
Many of us find talking about our feelings and emotions difficult as it makes us feel vulnerable. I aim to create a caring and non-judgemental place where you will feel it is safe to express yourself.
Communication
Good communication is very important and most problems are either caused or exacerbated by poor communication. In a desperate attempt to feel heard we may raise our voices but sadly that usually does not work as our partner will either attack back or retreat. Together we can look at techniques to enable you to communicate in a way that avoids conflict and promotes a greater understanding of each other.
Many of us find talking about our feelings and emotions difficult as it makes us feel vulnerable. I aim to create a caring and non-judgemental place where you will feel it is safe to express yourself.
About me
I am a registered member of the BACP. Before becoming a counsellor I worked as a Samaritan for 4 years. I worked as a couple counsellor for Relate for 15 years. In 2012 I qualified to work on the Couple Therapy for Depression programme and in 2018 I trained with the Institute of Family Therapy to work with families.
My Qualifications
ABC Certificate in Counselling Concepts
ABC Certificate in Counselling Skills
Graduate Certificate: Foundation in Couple Counselling - University of East London
Post Graduate Diploma in Couple Therapy - Relate Institute
IAPT Couple Therapy for Depression
Advanced Certificate in Systemic Practice with Families and Couples - Institute of Family Therapy
Approaches
I use a mix of counselling approaches suited to your needs which include: Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic, and Systemic.