What is the difference between Counselling and Psychotherapy?

Counselling tends to be time-limited and is suitable for people who want to deal with something specific e.g. bereavement or panic attacks. Being able to talk about experiences and share the burden with someone who is not a family member or a friend, can provide relief and a new perspective.

The intention is that you can emerge feeling refreshed and clearer about your options, and with skills and tools that help you cope with problems and to thrive.

Psychotherapy tends to be on-going and takes place over a longer time period. It is suitable for people who wish to consider their life more broadly. It is particularly suitable for those who experience complex or recurring issues, such as relationship problems, emotional difficulties, repetitive behaviour patterns, and for those who experienced troubles, and perhaps abuse, in childhood.

The intention is that you will develop more self-awareness, a deeper sense of who you are and skills and strategies to help you to act more effectively in the world. And also that you can come to feel happier, more calm and hopeful, and more able to enjoy your life. 

Inclusive practice 

Anyone can come for counselling /psychotherapy, regardless of their age, race, sexual orientation, gender, disability or religious/faith background. I work with people from all kinds of backgrounds, with a range of experiences, and I am open to conversations about all kinds of difference.

It is with regret that I am not able to offer wheelchair access to my practice room, due to steps leading up to the property. However, I am happy to discuss ways to enable wheelchair users to access my outdoor services. Please call me if this is something you would like to explore.

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