Many people have concerns and anxieties prior to seeing a counsellor. People have described experiences prior to and after counselling thus:
"I feel stupid going to see a counsellor" -people often feel anxious or "silly" coming for counselling. But if something is bothering you, no matter how small you might think it is, I can help you to deal with it. People come to see me with all kinds of 'stuff' they want to work on.
"My problem is too big/small to take to a counsellor'" - I am willing to help you to deal with any problems , or issue's that you may have, or which may arise throughout your counselling, nothing is too big, or too small.
"It's like having your own space to be who you really are...it's empowering" - counselling can lead to a sense of freedom, like a weight has been lifted.
"I don't like talking about myself, but I got used to it" - I work in different styles and mediums to help you with this, we will discover what is the best approach for you.
"What if the counsellor doesn't understand me?" - I would facilitate this process until I do understand.
"I was worried the counsellor would be like Claire Raynor - I wanted someone normal!" - I am not an agony aunt!
More quotes:
"It's like talking to someone who really listens without judging you"
"It's a place where I could unravel the messy ball of my problems"
"I was like being in another world, and then when I finished each session, something in the normal world had changed"
"The counsellor helped me get what I wanted from therapy"
"Counselling was a place where I could touch down at, it was a place where I felt grounded"
"Counselling could be draining, but worthwhile"
"It was a cathartic process"
If you have any uncertainties I welcome your call or visit to ask any questions.