Counselling

What is it and who does it help?

Counselling - it is hard to think of a time when getting good 'counsel' is not helpful.  There are many times in life we need to be heard, even if to just hear our own thoughts and have them reflected back to us.  This is especially true during life transitions-whether to make our own clear decision at a crossroad or to ease into a gradual change; coping with stress; living with grief and loss; managing challenging mood states; or looking at how we are in relationship with others, with ourselves and with the world. ​​

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How do we start?

​As Pema Chödrön says, it is always best to "Start where you are."  We can use our difficulties to our advantage if we look at them as doorways.  I use ACT as a practice model, so there will almost certainly be some mindfulness related "homework" offered to continue your practice between sessions (which can be scheduled as you feel fits). We can discuss along the way what works for you and what doesn't. We'll adapt as we go. The most important feature in therapy is to be met where you are, to be seen and heard with compassion in this moment. So we begin there. 

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 “Only when compassion is present will people allow themselves to see the truth.” ― A.H. Almaas

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