Many people ask what the difference is between counselling and psychotherapy, and the response may vary depending on who you talk to. They are often thought of as interchangeable but essentially counselling is generally thought to be more fixed term or focused, and psychotherapy more open ended to explore what may arise.
As a client you don’t need to decide which you want to engage with me as when we meet we will create a plan together. This will include what your goals are, and how long you want to work together (you may not know at this stage and that’s OK)
Read here for more about what happens at a free initial consultation and in therapy sessions…
I work as an Integrative therapist which means that I draw on various models and theories that I have been trained in. This enables me to fully support your therapy goals as an individual. Some of these theories and models include:
- Psychodynamic psychotherapy – explores how our past influences our present. Psychodynamic theory holds the view that the mind conceals or retains feelings or memories that are too painful or difficult for it to process. Therefore one of the aims is to assist us to bring our unconscious mind into conscious awareness.
- Humanistic psychotherapy – aims to focus on our self-development and growth by recognising our strengths, resourcefulness and creativity. In addition, Humanistic theory places emphasis on our self-worth. Being valued as a person, without being judged, can assist us to make changes in our life.
- Existentialism – explores how we relate to the big questions of life, or the fundamental limitations of our existence.
- Structured interventions and Psychoeducation – includes elements of CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy), Motivational Therapy, Mentalisation, Phased Trauma Models, Mapping, and Mindfulness
