What is counselling
How can we help you…?
Counselling is a helping relationship.
We have many helping relationships in our lives, and counselling does not aim to be a substitute for your friendships, relationships, partners, loved ones or other significant people.
It is however a different and distinct relationship based on trust, respect, listening and empathy. It provides a unique opportunity to have time and attention focused on you. A space controlled and determined by you in relationship with your counsellor.
This 'therapeutic relationship' provides an opportunity for exploration, reflection, change and growth on your terms and at your pace in a safe, structured and supportive environment.
Our approach is called ‘Person’ or ‘Client Centred’. This approach, founded 60 years ago by Carl Rogers puts you, the client, at the centre of therapy, not the counsellor, or expert.
It follows your agenda, not the counsellors, and does not seek to lead, diagnose, control, label or blame.