As couples, we bring our whole selves into the mix and somehow expect a magical meeting of minds! The focus of couples counselling is the 'relationship' - how it has evolved over time, what has come in that needs to go; what has gone that needs to come back! Relationship counselling looks at your individual influences from childhood, helps you to gain self-awareness together to increase mutual understanding as to how you convey your needs , and uses tools to help you both find effective and healthy ways to communicate.
I am an accredited integrative psycho-dynamic counsellor, and I work with adults and couples. You can simply email me, or we can have an initial chat on the phone to discuss your needs. I am happy to do our sessions face to face, or via zoom if preferable, due to distance or access issues. If we agree to work together, I will then email you a referral form to complete prior to arranging your first session. There are no rules as to how long counselling takes but we will have regular six-weekly reviews to see how you are feeling about the sessions and your progress in general. You can stop your sessions at any time.
Consisting of eight two-hour sessions, we will cover topics such as relationship goals, individual family history, communication tools, conflict resolution, and faith/cultural differences, as well as focussing on some important discussion topics. Get in touch for a full break-down of content of each session. Special introductory price! (see price list)
I am a CPCAB Level 6 Supervisor, with a psychodynamic integrative counselling modality that includes person centred, SFBT and Couples Counselling. I use the 7-eyed model of supervision (Hawkins & Shohet), incorporating the Integrative Developmental Model, and receive monthly supervisory supervision in accordance with ethical practice. I work to the supervisee's code of ethics and practice. I will work with supervisees educationally and managerially in a supportive and challenging way that encourages counsellor autonomy and growth. I offer both in-person or remote sessions, to qualified and student counsellors.