Individual Counselling

I have experience in a vast array of issues, including family of origin issues and childhood trauma, grief, dealing with anxiety, domestic violence or abuse issues, addictions, illness, worker’s compensation experiences, injury recovery issues, parenting, and many more. I like to use variety, playfulness and humour in my approaches as well as having a very strong belief in non judgemental acceptance, respect for all and a strong belief in the inner strengths and wisdoms we all have (especially my clients). I certainly aim to see my clients as the final experts on themselves and welcome feedback on how I am going with this, as we meet together. In addition to talking, I can also use several modalities in my therapy work, such as Art Therapy, Symbol and Sand Tray Therapy and much more. I would discuss with you if I feel any would suit the circumstances. As a counsellor I use a variety of approaches but especially like using: A Narrative approach This is a very respectful way and positively focussed way of having conversations with clients. This way also involves sharing my session notes directly with you (so all is open and honestly shared). No secret note taking! This helps us get on the same page, as you can provide me with feedback on the notes (in case I didn’t understand something quite right). And I can even ask you a few further questions after the session (if anything occurs to me). I do not profess to be a Narrative Therapist but do lean to wards embracing this approach and way of thinking about issues. It certainly fits my values. An Inner Child focus I have found that working with a person’s inner child can be especially helpful where some trauma has occurred in childhood. “When our inner child is blocked, we are robbed of our natural spontaneity and zest for life” (Lucia Capacchione, 1991, Recovery of Your Inner Child). But I believe all of us can be aided by better understanding our ‘child’ within, our younger self.