Counselling is a process of self exploration while being supported by a trained therapist, focusing on issues in life which are causing distress. Stressful events in the past or in the present can leave people feeling angry, anxious or distressed. Counsellors help the client to explore how they feel about a situation and give support in resolving the feelings which may arise. The client may then choose to make changes in their life through action. Help will be given in exploring different ways of dealing with a situation, but the choice of whether clients do anything about it is theirs.
Sessions last about an hour and take place in complete privacy. There is an initial discussion to ascertain whether counsellor and client feel they can work together and to plan the number and frequency of sessions.
Felicity Barry MBACP and Penny Tanner MBACP
both have an Adv. Diploma Integrative Counselling and further details for them both can be found on their website at www.wecounsel.co.uk
How do you know when you need help?
Some individuals may be experiencing coping in their day-to-day life difficult. At these times the assistance of a qualified Counsellor/Therapist can be exceptionally helpful. Talking about your problems without being judged for them or given advice.
People often report:
Is an organisation comprising of trained, experienced professional counsellors all of whom abide by a professional code of ethics (B.A.C.P.)
The aim:
Is to provide a comfortable, safe and confidential opportunity for YOU to talk about how you are feeling, hopefully to resolve problems, which have stopped you from living in a satisfying way.
The counselling process is different for each individual person – but we try to keep it simple.
This is what you can expect to achieve from the counselling:
Adpated from leaflet by Breakaway South West
Counselling Agency