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Confidential Counselling and Psychotherapy

Coming to terms with a problem is difficult enough for most people. However, taking the first steps to recovery doesn't have to be as traumatic as most people think.

It is understandable that you might feel nervous, embarrassed, frightened or even despondent, because you think there is no point in addressing the issues that are affecting your life. But what if you did take the first steps to dealing with the issues that are affecting you and causing you unhappiness. Wouldn't you rather be on top of things?

The relationship between two people (the client & the counsellor) enables you to explore your innermost thoughts, feelings, fears and concerns in a safe, trusting, confidential & non-judgmental environment. It will help you to move towards new goals and develop more effective ways of dealing with life's issues.

There are differences between the two therapies, although there are also many similarities. Both can be enriching and help clients to deal with problems more effectively. Counselling focuses on specific problems such as addictions, whereas Psychotherapy tends to deal with more deep-seated issues arising from the past. Many people who seek psychotherapy are not in crisis, but are interested in finding out more about themselves, improving relationships or living a more rewarding life.

Counselling can help in any of these areas:

How long does it take? On the first meeting your Counsellor will discuss the therapy and how it will benefit you. You will also discuss whether open-ended or time limited therapy would work best for you: open-ended therapy means attending regular weekly sessions until you reach a stage when you feel ready to finish, whereas time limited therapy is geared towards a specific number of sessions, usually ranging from six to twelve.

Think of counselling as part of your personal journey: you will know when you reach the end of the journey, or feel that you want to stop. For some clients a few sessions may be sufficient to reach their goal, whilst others may prefer to continue longer.

Will I become upset during a session? Many clients may have unknowingly suppressed various emotions such as anger, pain, sadness or resentment. The session is a time to experiment with those. There are natural means of releasing various emotions, and you will not be judged for whatever takes place during the session. We aim to provide you with a safe and secure environment where you are able to express and release your emotions. Before the session ends your counsellor will ensure that you feel secure and that you are able to finish safely.

You may be concerned as to what may come up and wonder how to deal with it. Your counsellor will examine and explore your feelings in a safe environment at your own pace. Sometimes simply addressing hidden feelings can be enough in providing clients with a sense of release. However, deeper exploration is a delicate and intricate process and there will be limitations, which will be respected at all times.

You will know if the therapy is working as the counsellor monitors your progress. It is common to feel an immediate relief from therapy as you begin to deal with issues, possibly for the first time. There may not be any sudden revelations or answers which turn things around, but changes are often more subtle and generally take place over time. Some clients may only realise the benefits once the therapy has come to an end.

Are there any risks? Some clients have concerns about what might happen if they start exploring their own psychological make up, or are concerned that a therapist might cause emotional harm or read their thoughts. It is natural to be apprehensive about something new, and it is important to discuss any concerns and ask questions before making a decision. Counsellors are trained and experienced in supporting clients who may be feeling apprehensive, lost, scared, sad or vulnerable.

For treatment costs please see our price list. Our counsellors are Juliet Layton and Fiona Payne.

Juliet is qualified with an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling; she is also an Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. She is a counselling tutor and supervises trainee counsellors.

Fiona is a qualified psychotherapist specialising in eating disorders, alcohol and drug addiction, and relationship problems.

Over several years Fiona has developed a technique called Chartering. Through this, a program of recovery can be established to help you to come to terms with the issues that are causing you to suffer in your every day life. By working on a one to one basis with Fiona, you can start to take control of your life and work towards a happier and more fulfilling life.