Counselling/Psychotherapy

What is Psychotherapy?

Psychotherapy is the practice of alleviating psychological distress through discussion between client and therapist, it is often referred to as ‘talking therapy’. There are many types of psychotherapy and many ways of being trained. It is a cooperative process dependent on the therapist and client working together to both understand a client’s distress and to find ways forward suited to his or her personal circumstances and resources.

Can Psychotherapy Help You?

If you are reading this it is likely that you are looking to change something in your life. When your work or relationships are suffering then it is time to consider psychotherapy:

• Are you suffering from stress? Are you anxious about something specific (health, job, marriage, money, social situations etc.), or anxious about everything?

• Are you sad, tired, lacking interest in activities that once appealed to you? Having trouble sleeping, eating too much or too little?

• Do you find yourself struggling or overwhelmed with anger and frustration?

• Have you noticed that you are drinking too much or using other substances to self-medicate your unhappiness?

• Do you struggle making decisions and lack confidence in yourself?

• Are you overwhelmed and isolated by the experience of grief? Grief is a natural reaction to loss but if you are unable to cope seek support.

• As a couple are you distant or arguing all the time? Is your marriage a source of distress? Have you had an affair and are struggling with the repercussions?

Children and Young Person Counselling

Children and young people often find it particularly hard to express their wants and needs. They may not have the words, the understanding, the confidence or the opportunity. But that’s OK because that’s where Young People’s Counselling can help. It’s a fact of life that there are more pressures on young people than ever before: exams, relationship issues, social media, family breakdowns, fears for the future, traumas from the past, the impact of the pandemic.

In our experience, even if a child or young person knows what they want to say or what they need, they may still find it difficult to talk to those closest to them.

We can offer therapy services to children and young people aged 8 to 24 in a safe space where they are able to explore their emotions, experience understanding and say what they feel in confidence and without judgement is a powerful tool – and a great place to start.

You can book a free 20 minute, no obligation consultation now to start the counselling journey.