COUNSELLING in Barnet, North London
My Counselling Approach
I work as a person-centred counsellor and navigate towards a humanistic approach, which is about free will, self-discovery and achieving your full potential as a human being. It is client-led, and the therapeutic relationship between the counsellor and you, the client, is vital to our work in a safe, contained environment. I will help you to explore your own issues, feelings, beliefs, behaviour, and worldview, so you can become more self-confident and self-aware to achieve greater independence and empower change.
Person-Centred Therapy
Person-centred therapy is a talking therapy that uses a non-authoritative approach. It allows clients to ‘self-actualise’ by taking more of a lead in sessions so they can discover their solutions and make suitable changes. Person Centred Therapy upholds the belief that each person is unique and that their worldview/self-view should be trusted.
During sessions, to help you achieve self-actualisation, I will offer:
• unconditional positive regard
• congruence
• empathic understanding
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a talking therapy that can help you manage problems by breaking negative cycles and changing the way you think and behave. It looks at how your thoughts, actions, feelings, and physical experiences are connected and helps you break down big problems into smaller, more manageable pieces. CBT deals with current issues, looking for strategies to improve your state of mind.
During counselling, I will work with you to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behaviour patterns. Sessions may include goal setting, monitoring progress, cognitive restructuring, and relaxation techniques. I will also provide you with tools and strategies to help you manage better on a day-to-day basis.
CBT has many benefits and can improve your ability to:
• Regulate stress and emotions
• Cope with difficult life events
• Connect better within interpersonal relationships
• Set and reach goals
• Develop healthy coping and emotional regulation skills
• Increase self-confidence
• Better sense of control over your life
• Develop better problem-solving skills
The Humanistic Approach
The Humanistic approach is a type of talk therapy that emphasises a person's inherent goodness and capacity for growth. It focuses on the individual's subjective experience and promotes self-awareness, self-acceptance, and personal responsibility. This approach helps you understand your feelings, identify your strengths, and work towards fulfilling your potential.
Humanistic therapy offers a unique and empowering approach to therapy by focusing on your inherent potential for growth and self-discovery, creating a safe and supportive environment for personal exploration and positive change.
• Increased Self-Awareness
• Improved Self-Esteem
• Enhanced Personal Growth
• Stronger Therapeutic Relationship
• Reduced Anxiety and Depression
• Improved Relationships
Transactional Analysis (TA)
“Awareness requires living in the here and now, and not in the elsewhere, the past or the future," Eric Berne.
TA is a psychological theory and method of therapy that analyses social interactions to understand behaviour and promote personal growth. It focuses on how people communicate and interact with one another by examining their ego states: Parent, Adult, and Child. By understanding these states and how they influence transactions (interactions), you can improve communication, resolve conflicts, and build healthier relationships.
• Increased self-awareness and understanding of communication patterns
• Improved communication skills and conflict resolution
• Enhanced relationships with others
• Personal growth and development by addressing past experiences and developing healthier behaviours
Get in Touch
Ready to start your journey of self-discovery? To book an appointment, email or call me on 07956 565837.
How it Works
• I will respond and arrange a convenient time for an informal FREE 20-minute call or Zoom consultation.
• I will ask you about what brings you to counselling and what your goals might be, as well as talk you through the therapeutic process. It's a great opportunity for you to raise any concerns that you may have, and feel free to ask me questions.
• If I can help you and you want to proceed, we can book your first session on an agreed day and time. If necessary, I can signpost you to a more appropriate professional if I feel I am not the right counsellor for you.
• All counselling sessions are carried out online via the secure platform Zoom, ideally we would meet same date and time weekly. You will be emailed a link to your online therapy room the week before your appointment. You just click on the link to access your session – and the link stays the same for each weekly session. Before your first session, you will be emailed an agreement form to fill out.
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