Counselling

There are many different styles of counselling and theoretical frameworks.  I am not in the business of analysing or judging people. I work humanistically, integrating different theories. I especially like Existential, Gestalt, and Transactional Analysis  concepts. People’s needs vary in counselling and 1 way of working doesn’t suit all.  I have noticed many appreciate coaching and some absolutely don’t! My way of working is to attempt to step into your world and understand your reality. I enjoy supporting people to a better self awareness. I think the tone of the sessions should be conversational where we make sense of your existence together.  I will offer interpretations and challenge with compassion.

Sex Therapy

Firstly we assess your issue. We may look deeper into what is causing your difficulty and what is maintaining it. Ultimately we will explore strategies that help you to manage the situation better. Therapy might involve some behavioural work. For example  I might suggest various exercises to do outside of the sessions.

We all have different parts of us that we engage depending where we are or who we’re with. I am fascinated by that sexual part of people and how it operates. For some its shy, for others playful, for others vulnerable, and for some energetic. The list goes on. What’s your sexual identity like?

Existentialism

Through life, right from childhood so much happens to us.  All those experiences, relationships, & events will impact and affect the way we make sense of things.  The minds we have developed, the hearts with which we feel, the bodies that we live in, and the beliefs we have will all determine our realities and our worlds.
I am also interested by how much responsibility people feel or think they have in the choices they make both every day and in life in general. If we work together you will hear me talking about living your life in good faith.  You will also hear me talking about authenticity.

Frequency of sessions

I am moving away from a same time every week model.  I see some clients for which this formality works well.  But I am also aware we live very busy lives, some people work shifts and some people need longer in between sessions to digest stuff.  I work flexibly and am happy to see people every 10-14 days. If you are only available evenings then we might have to stick to the same evening going forward.

Cost

I have an affordable & competitive fee for individuals and a slightly higher fee for couples.  I can let you know this at the time of enquiry.  I also offer low cost sessions (20% discount) to those on low income. (benefit/students etc)