This page is here to provide psychoeducation about the counselling process. It explores common themes, reasons people choose counselling, and answers some of the most common questions to help you gain a deeper understanding of counselling and how it may support you.
If you have any questions about the topics discussed, or would like to know more about counselling or how I work, please feel free to use the contact form below.
Ambiguous Loss: Living with Uncertainty
Have you ever felt the loss of someone who is still alive? Or perhaps you've experienced the uncertainty of not knowing whether a relationship will ever return to what it once was. If so, you may have experienced what is known as ambiguous loss. Unlike bereavement, where there is a clear ending, ambiguous loss is defined…
Understanding the Drama Triangle: Why We Can Find Ourselves Switching Roles
Have you ever walked away from a conversation wondering how everything changed so quickly? Perhaps you began by trying to help someone, only to end up feeling frustrated. Maybe you've felt powerless in a situation, or found yourself becoming critical of someone despite not wanting to. These changing patterns of interaction are described in a…
Q & A: Your Questions Answered
Choosing the Right Counsellor: Common Questions Answered Making the decision to seek counselling can be a significant step. Alongside feelings of hope and determination, many people also experience uncertainty, vulnerability, and anxiety about sharing personal thoughts and feelings with someone they have never met before. Once you begin searching for a counsellor, you may find…
What Is the BACP and Why Does It Matter?
When choosing a counsellor, it can be difficult to know what qualifications, memberships, and professional standards to look for. One organisation you may come across is the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). The BACP is one of the largest professional bodies for counsellors and psychotherapists in the UK. Its role is to promote…
What Is Person-Centred Counselling?
Person-centred counselling is the approach that underpins my work as a counsellor. Developed by Carl Rogers, it is based on the belief that every person has the ability to grow, develop, and make meaningful changes in their life when provided with the right environment and support. Rather than giving advice or telling you what you…
Understanding Grief and Loss
Grief and loss can change who we are, and who we become moving forwards. The death of someone closest to us can affect our physical and mental well-being both in the short and long term We can feel a mix of emotions: numbness, emptiness, isolation, loneliness, and emotional exhaustion. Physical symptoms include insomnia, loss of…
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