What is Counselling?

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Counselling refers to short-term therapy, focusing on behaviour patterns.

Counselling is a process in which a trained professional provides support to individuals, couples, families, or groups who are facing personal, social, or psychological difficulties. The goal of counselling is to help clients gain insight into their problems, learn coping skills, and make positive changes in their lives.

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Counsellors use a variety of techniques and approaches, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy, psychodynamic therapy, and humanistic therapy, to help clients work through their issues. They may address a range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, addiction, trauma, and more.

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Counselling sessions are typically confidential and can be conducted in person, over the phone, or online. It is important to note that counselling is not a one-size-fits-all approach, and the specific techniques and strategies used will depend on the individual needs and goals of each client.

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What is Psychotherapy?

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Psychotherapy focuses on working with clients for the long-term goal of analysing and understanding emotional issues and difficulties from childhood to the present day. It involves talking with a trained mental health professional to help individuals overcome psychological difficulties, improve their mental health, and achieve personal growth.

It helps by uncovering coping strategies and defence mechanisms we use in our daily lives. Using this knowledge will assist you in learning new and healthy skills, which will help to combat the difficulties you face. Knowledge really is power.

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Psychotherapy can take many different forms, including cognitive-behavioural therapy, psychodynamic therapy, humanistic therapy, and many more. Each type of therapy may focus on different goals and use different techniques, but they all share the common goal of helping clients understand their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and make positive changes in their lives.

During psychotherapy sessions, clients may discuss a wide range of issues, including anxiety, depression, relationship problems, trauma, grief, and more.

 

Our therapists will provides a supportive, non-judgmental environment where clients can explore their thoughts and feelings, and develop new skills and coping strategies.

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Psychotherapy can be conducted one-on-one, in a group setting, or with family members or couples. It is typically a longer-term process than counselling, and sessions may be weekly or biweekly. The length of treatment will depend on the individual needs and goals of each client.

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There are many reason you might consider counselling & Psychotherapy, to name a few;

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• You may be feeling unheard or misunderstood

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• Depressed*, anxious or lonely

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• Dealing with loss or bereavement with no-one to talk to

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• Intense pressures at work

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• Feeling stuck in a situation, job or relationship

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• Wanting to speak without judgement or to be told what to do

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• You may be feeling disappointed with life, finding it impossible to find balance, direction or meaning, whether this is due to life and it's events or an illness or setback

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• You might be dealing with trauma or find the world frightening or dangerous

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• Maybe you have reoccurring or confusing dreams which you want to understand on a deeper level

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Some also come to therapy for;

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• Wanting support with addiction*.

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• Compulsive behaviours* or obsessive thoughts and fantasies.

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• Topics of a sexual nature.

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• A troubling physical symptom which may have a psychological cause.

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• Physical or sexual abuse

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• Eating disorders*

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• Identity questioning, which may include questions around gender, sexuality or cultural

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Therapy will offer you a safe and confidential place to open up at your own pace, being received with open ears so you can truly feel heard.

Whatever your reason, no matter how unique, we are here for you.

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You and your therapist will approach therapy together as a partnership.

Client-Therapist relationships are always unique, and it is important that you feel comfortable and open with your therapist.

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​It is essential for your success in your sessions to be as open and honest as you can be, so that you can get the most out of your experience and self-exploration.

 

​Personal development outside of our sessions may be necessary, this may apply to such things as addiction or anxiety, to reinforce your emotional change and wellbeing.

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Therapy can help some clients quickly, others can take some time to adjust, every client is different. There are no quick fixes so healing may take time.

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Hypnotherapy can be used in psychotherapy and counselling sessions, if required.

See Hypnotherapy for more details.

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*If you have been diagnosed or suspect you may have one of the medical conditions starred above, you should consult your GP for advice, diagnosis and treatment and always inform your health professional before starting any alternative or additional therapies or treatments. 

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