BASED IN MORPETH TOWN CENTRE.

I am a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy, with over 7 years of experience of working with individuals. I provide a confidential counselling service, working within the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Although my core theoretical basis is Person Centred Counselling I vary my approach to suit the individual client and their presenting difficulties by using a number of different techniques including Solution Focussed Work, as well as, elements of CBT and TA.

My work experience includes the voluntary sector, health services, government departments, public protection organisations and dynamic business environments.

I have worked with clients on a varied variety of issues including:

Bereavement

Stress              

Relationship Issues Trauma Support

Surviving Abuse

Coping with Change      

Health Issues

Communication Difficulties         

Vocational Guidance

Career Development

Work Related Issues

Conflict within Relationships.  
                                        

WHAT IS COUNSELLING?

Whoever you are, whatever age or situation/problem that you are facing, whether you are worried, depressed, confused, feeling bad about yourself, or, wanting to make some changes in your life, talking in confidence to an understanding person can help.

Counselling provides a confidential setting where you have the time to talk about any concerns that you may have.

Counselling aims to help you see a difficulty in a different way and find other options for tackling your problem more efficiently.

Counselling can provide you with the space to talk through an issue that is very personal to you, without feeling judged or criticised.

WHY SEE A COUNSELLOR?

Sometimes it can be hard to talk to someone close to you in case they worry too.

Sometimes the thing that you wish to discuss is so personal that you might feel embarrassed talking to someone you know.

Sometimes no-one seems to understand without telling you what to do.

We all have times when we feel unable to cope. Pressure can build up and we cannot see a way out of the confusion. Talking to a skilled listener about personal difficulties may enable you to begin to feel, think and behave in surprisingly different ways.

Most people find the process a very positive one, leading to the development of strategies that can be used throughout life.

WHAT THEY DO.

When you see a counsellor they will explain how they work, how many times they can see you and generally get to know about you and the things that are challenging you. By listening and using their skills they may be able to support you to look afresh at your problems.  They support you through the exploration, they are trained to enable you to make sense of your thoughts and feelings so that you are the one who is able to make your choices and decisions.

The work is generally short term, usually 6 sessions. A session will last 50 minutes.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you feel that I may be able to help you.

To make an appointment call Mind, Body & Soul consulting rooms, Morpeth
tel: 01670 511930

or myself on tel: 0794 8571 233