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What is Counselling?

Counselling and psychotherapy can help you to uncover hidden aspects of yourself and provide comfort in times when you feel unable to cope on your own. It can allow you to gain a deeper understanding of who you are and why you respond to situations the way you do, helping you move forward with greater confidence and clarity.

 

An Integrative Approach

I believe that valuing you as an individual is essential in your counselling experience. I follow an integrative approach to counselling and psychotherapy, which involves working with theories and techniques from many theoretical models including person centred, psychodynamic, and humanistic theories. I use these to identify what is important to you on a daily basis, whilst also recognising that there are times when past experiences may have affected you, with both playing a part in who you are today. By putting these pieces together, I can help you to make sense of what is troubling you. This approach means that each session is tailored to suit you and your needs, so together we will create a framework just for you. Therapy can be long or short term, to suit your needs and we would discuss that when we meet.

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Alternative Techniques​​

​You session doesn't have to be just talking. We can use a range of techniques and activities to suit you, exploring emotions, relational connections, and past experiences through creative mediums such as art, sandtrays, stones, tactile props, emotion cards to invoke self reflection, mind maps, lists, visual aids, tactile props, and somantic practices. These methods are incredibly useful because they allow you to engage with your feelings and experiences in a more dynamic and tangible way. By integrating multiple sensory approaches, they can often unlock insights that traditional talking therapy might not reach. This flexibility helps foster deeper understanding, promotes healing, and offers a more holistic approach to personal growth.

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A Safe Space

I value the therapeutic relationships I build with my clients and the richness they bring, and and I believe that having a strong authentic relationship with you can enhance your emotional healing and personal development. Our open, trusting, and confidential partnership creates a safe space where you can explore your inner world without fear of judgment. In this environment, you are empowered to discover the answers to questions you may have about yourself, find new perspectives, and build the tools you need to navigate life’s challenges with more clarity and confidence. The connection we share is central to your journey, and it’s through that partnership that lasting change can truly take root.

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Together we can find ways of working with and embracing what make you unique.

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Online or Telephone Counselling

Therapy delivered to you via Zoom, wherever is most convenient, giving you the flexibility to access support from the comfort of your own space. This approach ensures you can engage with therapy in a way that fits naturally into your life, offering a sense of ease and privacy while still receiving the full support and care you need.

Face to Face Counselling

Located just off the A3 in Milford (GU8 6BB), I offer a private, welcoming space for in-person sessions, easily accessible from surrounding villages. With free parking and full disabled access, you can visit comfortably and focus on your counselling in a relaxed, confidential environment.​

Counselling and Wellbeing For All

07415791961

White Lion Offices
9 White Lion Gardens
Portsmouth Road
Milford
Surrey
GU8 5BB

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