Counselling
Counselling
- Conquer fears and insecurities
- Overcome depression and anxiety
- Break bad habits and addiction
- Learn to communicate clearly
- Rediscover confidence and optimism
- Become the person you want to be
Sessions are available in person and ONLINE!
How Counselling Works...
The form and flow of counselling is not easily described. It varies based on our personalities and the particular concerns you hope to address. My approach is similar to cognitive behavioural therapy, narrative therapy and exposure therapy. I also take inspiration from attachment theory and inner child work. In any case, it is my role as counsellor to help you explore your thoughts, feelings and beliefs.
The Therapeutic Relationship...
Many counsellors believe it’s inappropriate to swear, show tears, or talk about themselves during a session, but I’m not one of them. I would want my counsellor to be real and transparent with me, not reserved and emotionally distant.
Since you’re sharing your thoughts and feelings with me, you’re entitled to know mine. I encourage you to challenge or question me like you would a friend. I encourage you to share whatever thoughts and feelings you have about me and the counselling itself as doing so will help me serve you better.
You Are Not a Diagnosis...
I’m not going to label or diagnose you. Most ‘diagnoses’ are nothing more than names. They are merely words describing an experience. The labels do not tell you how or why you feel that way.
Most people do not “have depression”. It’s not something you catch, like a cold. In accepting you’re “depressed” you may stop looking for the cause of it. You may begin to think you feel bad for “no reason”. There is always a reason. Depression is most often caused by thinking that you need this or that to be happy while also believing you’ll never get it. This is good news since we can change our thoughts.
Committing to the Process...
It’s important that you learn to feel your feelings and not merely talk about them. You may have some understanding as to why you’re insecure, yet that knowledge may not free you, why?
We often keep our feelings at a distance by talking about them, rather than feeling them. So long as we resist or reject our feelings, they cannot pass through us. They get stuck. For that reason, I may you to “come into your body”. To feel your feelings.
What you get out of counselling depends on what you put into it. The greatest changes come from being honest and transparent with yourself. My job is to help give you the courage to be with yourself and accept what you see.
Counselling That's Affordable...
I believe everyone who wants counselling should have access to it. That is why I charge according to your income, so you can get the help you need, no matter what.
What You Get for FREE...
I will often send you notes touching on the key points of our session that include recognition of your progress, encouragement and resources.