Why counselling or therapy?

There are times in life when talking with someone in complete confidence as openly and honestly as we can, is an important first step in getting the support we need.

A qualified therapist is trained to listen and sensitively explore personal difficulties, especially when the underlying cause may be emotional.

Therapy can provide a safe space for this. It is recognized by the medical profession as appropriate and effective in times of personal & emotional difficulty.

Seeking therapy is a brave step, especially if you have no previous experience of it. But it can be a huge relief to be with a professional person in a confidential space where only you matter.

Emotional difficulties can have a very depleting affect on everyday life. They may be experienced mentally, physically or on a feeling level.

The more obvious signs are: anxiety, depression, problems in relationships, irritability, fatigue, insomnia, or other physical symptoms. Significant life events such as bereavement, separation, moving house, menopause and retirement can also provoke difficulties.

Therapy can help to achieve inner and outer changes. It is a journey of courage and commitment to help bring about healing and a deeper understanding of yourself. Therapy can provide you with more energy for engaging in every day life.

How I work

I will always offer a new client or a new couple an initial meeting to explore what they are looking for and why they have come at this point in time. The initial meeting is a structured and a form of assessment.

If the individual or couple wishes to work with me, we agree a contract, which is either open-ended or time-limited.

Couple Therapy

I am an experienced couple therapist. I did some additional training with Tavistock Relationships. I work with couples in person in my consulting room in the centre of Frome and online.

Brief dynamic Therapy

This is a time-limited contract, where the numbers of sessions are agreed and the ending date is set at the beginning of the work. A theme or focus will be chosen by the client and the work has a more active & dynamic quality to it.

Much attention is given to the interaction between client & counsellor in the room.