Therapy and Counselling

It can be difficult to unpack the difference between psychotherapy, therapy and counselling. Commonly the difference is understood in terms of the length and depth of the work, and there are different training paths and qualifications. At times the terms are used interchangeably. It is frequently accepted that there is an element of cross over in the processes.

How I Work With You

My approach is to hold a balance between the ‘here and now’, the ‘back then’ and the ‘out there’. You may expect to spend some time considering your personal history. We often need to grieve what has happened to us, or what we lacked, or never had. Understanding our history also helps us develop an insight into how we sometimes get in our own way, unintentionally blocking what we long for.

There may be points at which it is helpful to focus on the relationship with the counsellor or therapist, as what plays out between us may be reflective of what happens in relationships in your life. I will draw your attention to how you feel in your body. I believe that in doing this we can give our feelings life and, rather than getting stuck, let them move through us. It also helps us to find our strength and integrate our emotions.

We will bring a gaze and interest to you, unfolding what is known, and what is known but beneath the surface. We will work to free you to step into an expanded version of yourself.