Counselling
What is Integrative Counselling?
Integrative counselling means drawing on and blending specific types of therapies. This approach is not linked to one particular type of therapy, as those practicing integrative counselling do not believe that only one approach works for each client in all situations.
As an Integrative counsellor I can draw on and blend the different types of behavioural therapies (focusing on peoples thoughts and their behavior), psychoanalytical and psychodynamic therapies (which focus on the unconscious relationship patterns that evolved from childhood) and humanistic therapies (which focus on self-development in the 'here and now’).
What is Psychotherapeutic Counselling?
I have a BA/Hons degree in Integrative Counselling. I also have a Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) from the Greenwich Centre for Stress Management and I have undergone training in Eating Disorders, Self Harm and Attachment issues.
Psychotherapeutic Counselling places an emphasis on the whole person and its focus is on developing an in-depth therapeutic relationship with clients. It is different from traditional counselling because it views the client as a whole person in the context of their life situation and developmental stage. It is designed to encourage insight into problems thereby allowing the person to understand their patterns and where they wish, make changes and grow.
What is Psychotherapeutic Counselling?
Integrative counselling means drawing on and blending specific types of therapies. This approach is not linked to one particular type of therapy, as those practicing integrative counselling do not believe that only one approach works for each client in all situations.
As an Integrative counsellor I can draw on and blend the different types of behavioural therapies (focusing on peoples thoughts and their behavior), psychoanalytical and psychodynamic therapies (which focus on the unconscious relationship patterns that evolved from childhood) and humanistic therapies (which focus on self-development in the 'here and now’).
How can therapy help you?
Sometimes in the beginning you may find it difficult to talk about what is troubling you particularly if you feel embarrassed or are shy, therefore I believe it is important for you to set your own pace for the sessions and to feel supported and understood. I offer a confidential, non-judgemental, warm and caring environment for my clients, a place where you can talk about painful issues safe in the knowledge that someone is listening and supporting you to come to terms with your problems and where possible helping you to find solutions.
What can I expect in my therapy?
People come into therapy for all sorts of reasons, they may be depressed, anxious or stressed. It may be triggered by life events for example bereavement or a difficult life transition. People also come to talk about their relationships, sex, culture or gender issues. Many have experienced trauma that they are struggling to come to terms with. These are just a few examples, generally therapists work alongside people who are unhappy with their life at the present time.
What is Integrative Counselling?
Integrative counselling means drawing on and blending specific types of therapies. This approach is not linked to one particular type of therapy, as those practicing integrative counselling do not believe that only one approach works for each client in all situations.
As an Integrative counsellor I can draw on and blend the different types of behavioural therapies (focusing on peoples thoughts and their behavior), psychoanalytical and psychodynamic therapies (which focus on the unconscious relationship patterns that evolved from childhood) and humanistic therapies (which focus on self-development in the 'here and now’).
What is Psychotherapeutic Counselling?
I have a BA/Hons degree in Integrative Counselling. I also have a Certificate in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) from the Greenwich Centre for Stress Management and I have undergone training in Eating Disorders, Self Harm and Attachment issues.
Psychotherapeutic Counselling places an emphasis on the whole person and its focus is on developing an in-depth therapeutic relationship with clients. It is different from traditional counselling because it views the client as a whole person in the context of their life situation and developmental stage. It is designed to encourage insight into problems thereby allowing the person to understand their patterns and where they wish, make changes and grow.
What is Psychotherapeutic Counselling?
Integrative counselling means drawing on and blending specific types of therapies. This approach is not linked to one particular type of therapy, as those practicing integrative counselling do not believe that only one approach works for each client in all situations.
As an Integrative counsellor I can draw on and blend the different types of behavioural therapies (focusing on peoples thoughts and their behavior), psychoanalytical and psychodynamic therapies (which focus on the unconscious relationship patterns that evolved from childhood) and humanistic therapies (which focus on self-development in the 'here and now’).
How can therapy help you?
Sometimes in the beginning you may find it difficult to talk about what is troubling you particularly if you feel embarrassed or are shy, therefore I believe it is important for you to set your own pace for the sessions and to feel supported and understood. I offer a confidential, non-judgemental, warm and caring environment for my clients, a place where you can talk about painful issues safe in the knowledge that someone is listening and supporting you to come to terms with your problems and where possible helping you to find solutions.
What can I expect in my therapy?
People come into therapy for all sorts of reasons, they may be depressed, anxious or stressed. It may be triggered by life events for example bereavement or a difficult life transition. People also come to talk about their relationships, sex, culture or gender issues. Many have experienced trauma that they are struggling to come to terms with. These are just a few examples, generally therapists work alongside people who are unhappy with their life at the present time.
"Thank you so much for helping me to accept what happened, I now realise I still have many wonderful memories and no one can take these away "... Viv