Counselling and Psychotherapy in Devon and Somerset
My approach to psychotherapy and counselling is to work with clients towards achieving goals that we can explore together. After a couple of sessions, if the decision is to proceed and see me for therapy, we can discuss whether a short term or longer term approach is best.
Clients are assured that the are supported when they are dealing with difficult life issues.Between sessions I am available by e-mail and phone if support is needed.
I like to think that my effectiveness with my clients has as much to do with my ability to connect with them on a human level as it does with my clinical knowledge gained through education and experience. I work with clients in such a way that leads them to rediscover their passions which often leads them out of their unhappiness.
Some of the areas of expertise that I work with include addictions such as alcoholism, drug addiction, compulsive gambling, sex addicion, eating disorders,depression, grief and loss, anxiety disorders and dealing with chronic illness.I have also helped many clients to recover from burn out with their work. As my approach tends to be holistic there is a mindfullness of the larger systems of mental health which includes the importance of physical health,diet,exercise and relaxation.
My perception of people who seek out therapy is that they are courageous, because it takes courage to take a risk in asking for help and wanting to change unhealthy patterns of behaviour.
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