About
Mission
WHY I BECAME A COUNSELLOR:
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A desire to help others: Like many in this profession, I felt a deep calling to support others during difficult times. To try to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives by providing guidance, understanding, and compassion.
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Personal experience: Having experienced challenges like trauma and loss myself, I benefitted from seeking out counselling. This inspired me to help others facing similar situations.
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Empathy and strong listening skills: I have a natural empathic manner and the ability to listen without judgment. I felt drawn to counselling as a profession, where these skills have proven highly valued and impactful.
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A fascination with human behaviour: People who are curious about psychology, relationships, and what motivates human behaviour often pursue counselling as a way to explore these interests while helping others grow and heal.
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Wanting to promote mental health: Counsellors often want to reduce the stigma surrounding mental health issues and advocate for emotional well-being, creating safe spaces for people to talk and heal.
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Fulfilment and reward: Counselling is a deeply rewarding career. Helping someone navigate their struggles, develop resilience, or make positive changes has provided me with a strong sense of purpose and achievement.
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Desire for a meaningful career: In a world where work can often feel impersonal or routine, counselling has provided me with a path to work directly with individuals and have a positive, tangible impact on their lives.
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Career change: Becoming a counsellor was a second career for me. I am now grateful to be aligned with such a rewarding profession that focuses on emotional well-being and helping people.
Method
A THERAPY MENU:
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Talking through an issue in order to make sense of what has happened and to put things in perspective
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making sense of a specific problematic event that sticks in your mind
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problem-solving, planning and decision -making
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changing behaviour
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negotiating a life transition or developmental crisis
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dealing with difficult feelings and emotions
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finding, analysing and acting on information
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undoing self-criticism and enhancing self-care
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dealing with difficult or painful relationships
Credentials
BA, PGCert, Dip Counselling, MBACP (Accred.)
Philosophy
I hold a Bachelor of the Arts Degree in Humanities, majoring in Philosophy.
Therapy
I am an qualified, Accredited BACP Counsellor with a passion for helping others overcome challenges and live fulfilling lives. My therapeutic approach is tailored to each client's unique needs, promoting self-discovery, resilience, and emotional well-being.
Expertise
Through specialised training and ongoing professional development, I stay updated with the latest therapeutic techniques and evidence-based practices. My person centred expertise also encompasses cognitive-behavioural interventions if needed, aswell as specialised training in bereavement and loss.
Affiliations
I am an Accredited member of the leading professional association for Counsellors and Psycho-therapists in the UK - the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psycho-therapists.) This affiliation allows me to stay connected with industry advancements, ethical standards, and best practices in mental health care.