Carl Rogers
People may seek a counsellor for many reasons, such as a life changing event or transitional period, anxiety, low mood, work or relationship issues, feelings of overwhelm, confusion, or feeling stuck or dissatisfied, which we may feel at different points in our lives.
Counselling can provide a confidential and reliable relationship, providing support through difficult times and is a way of working that is completely collaborative between the client and counsellor. Issues I work with are self esteem and confidence, life changes, adjustments and transitions, anxiety & stress, low mood & depression, relationship issues, bereavement, grief & loss, personal growth & development.
Counselling is a talking therapy, it involves a trained therapist, like myself, listening to you and helping you find ways to deal with emotional issues. It will allow you to discuss any issues or concerns, and any difficult feelings you may be encountering, in a safe, confidential environment. You may want to change something in your life, or simply explore your thoughts and feelings in more depth; I will be impartial but understanding and will listen to you without judgment. You might have general discussions and reflections with me about how you're feeling, or we may work through specific exercises to help with your problem. What you talk about will vary depending on what you want help with, but it might include; your feelings, emotions or thoughts, your behaviour, past and present life events, situations you find difficult, your relationships or your childhood. I will encourage you to express what's bothering you in order to uncover any root causes, and identify your specific ways of thinking, so you can develop a better understanding of yourself and of others. Together we may then look to create a plan of action to either help you reconcile your issues, or help you to find ways of coping.
I will not give you my opinions, advice, or tell you what to do but I will allow you the opportunity to explore situations and experiences which might be causing you difficulties, which will help you gain a better understanding of your feelings and thought processes and help you find your own solutions to your problems. This may be by making effective changes in your life, or by exploring ways of coping with your problems.
As an integrative Humanistic Counsellor, I hold the relationship as central to effective therapy and my focus is on the person, not just the issue, to discover what benefits them the most. My approach is to work with various therapeutic models, adapting to what best meets my client's needs at any given moment. Using my training and experience, I use a range of methods, personalized to each individual, to aid and instruct them in developing new skills, strategies, and perspectives for moving forward and coping with their personal challenges.
Operating from Sapphire Practice Rooms and nestled away in Southernhay West, situated in Exeter City Centre, my therapy room is a tranquil, cosy and inviting space with treetop views overlooking Southernhay Gardens.
Please note that the room is on the top floor with several flights of stairs, and unfortunately there isn't a lift.
The cosy waiting room has beautiful treetop views overlooking the Cathedral and the Cathedral gardens.
I invite you to use this tranquil space to rest, both before and after sessions, there will be hot and cold drinks, biscuits, creative resources, magazines, mental health resources and thoughtful books and cards available.
Whilst face to face counselling is the most conventional form of counselling, it isn’t the only option available. Online counselling has grown in popularity, largely due to convenience, and can be more comfortable and accessible.
Online counselling offers the same level of support and confidentiality as face to face sessions, and since online therapy can take place anywhere that offers privacy and an internet connection, it can often be at a more convenient time to suit work and other commitments you may have.
Online sessions will be offered as a video connection via Zoom, but can also be over telephone if preferred.
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