Terms
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’).
This is a mutual agreement negotiated between the Counsellor and the Client prior to the commencement of counselling. It articulates the responsibilities of the Counsellor towards the Client, and also the Client's responsibilities in the counselling relationship.
Confidentiality
Our sessions will last for around 50 minutes, and we will usually meet once a week, at the same time and day each week, however there are occasions when it may not be possible, for example people who work shifts. Therefore I will try to accommodate these requirements. Please be aware that if you arrive part way through your session I am happy to see you however I will not be able to overrun on our allotted time.
Sessions
This is a very important aspect of the counselling relationship. Everything that we discuss in the counselling session is kept in the strictest confidence. As a Member of the BACP, every counsellor has regular supervision and sometimes I will discuss my work with my supervisor. However, I will not disclose your name or anything that would enable you to be identified. If you are being treated by your doctor for emotional difficulties, it is important that you inform him or her about me, and vice versa. I will not confer with your doctor without your knowledge and permission. I will keep brief notes after a session, which will be securely stored, and there is no way you would be able to be identified from the notes. Occasionally I might want to make an audio recording of our session for the purpose of monitoring my work, but this would only occur with your prior knowledge and permission. Again this data is securely stored and destroyed after use.
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’).
This is a mutual agreement negotiated between the Counsellor and the Client prior to the commencement of counselling. It articulates the responsibilities of the Counsellor towards the Client, and also the Client's responsibilities in the counselling relationship.
Confidentiality
Our sessions will last for around 50 minutes, and we will usually meet once a week, at the same time and day each week, however there are occasions when it may not be possible, for example people who work shifts. Therefore, I will try to accommodate these requirements. Please be aware that if you arrive part way through your session, I am happy to see you however I will not be able to overrun on our allotted time.
Sessions
This is a very important aspect of the counselling relationship. Everything that we discuss in the counselling session is kept in the strictest confidence. As a Member of the BACP, every counsellor has regular supervision and sometimes I will discuss my work with my supervisor. However, I will not disclose your name or anything that would enable you to be identified. If you are being treated by your doctor for emotional difficulties, it is important that you inform him or her about me, and vice versa. I will not confer with your doctor without your knowledge and permission. I will keep brief notes after a session, which will be securely stored, and there is no way you would be able to be identified from the notes. this data is securely stored and destroyed after 3 years after our work together has finished
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