Often people choose to have relationship counselling on their own. Their partner might not want to come, or they may feel more comfortable and able to speak more openly, alone. This is an opportunity to express feelings and situations that haven’t been able to be discussed as a couple or haven’t been resolved. Counselling can help you to discover what your thoughts and feelings are and enable more positive responses and changes.
Individual Personal Counselling
Personal counselling is an opportunity to build a therapeutic relationship with your counsellor through which you can explore the intricacies of your individual circumstances which have prompted you to request counselling. There may be events or situations, either past or present which are affecting you in the present moment and hampering or distressing you in some way. You may not wish to share these things with family or friends and instead want an objective perspective from someone impartial and not involved, which will be confidential and free from judgement or criticism. As your counsellor, I will work at all times for your personal well-being.
When is a good time to have counselling?
If you have circumstances in your life that are causing you unease or unhappiness and you want an impartial perspective on it, then counselling may be the answer. You may have discussed your situation with people in your support network – family and friends, but don’t feel you have resolved it, or you don’t want to feel you are burdening them with your problems. You may also feel you can express yourself in a more honest and open way with a counsellor without feeling criticised or judged.
How will it help me?
My clients often feel it is a great relief to be able talk freely and honestly about things affecting them which they have felt too uncomfortable or embarrassed to talk about, or simply haven’t trusted anyone enough to do so. They may also feel they aren’t getting the professional help they need from family and friends.
Personal counselling is a journey of exploration and insight. It is a time when you can, with my help and guidance, focus on your thoughts, feelings and actions – what circumstances are affecting you in a negative way and how you respond to them. You will gain an understanding of your attitudes and belief systems and where they came from and whether they are affecting you in the present, either negatively or positively.
Counselling is a process of exploration, gaining understanding and then working to make changes which will enhance your life in a positive way.