What happens in a session?
When working with couples I slow things right down, observing and asking questions so that I can get a sense of what it is like for a couple in their relationship.
I observe how a couple respond to each other and the meaning they take from moments of engagement.
I take these moments and really unpack them so that couples can begin to get an insight into why they respond to each other in a certain way.
When working with individuals, how an appointment goes depends on the issues they bring into counselling. I spend time with an individual or couple working out the outcomes they are seeking to achieve in counselling.
These can change over time, but it is helpful for me to have an idea of what my clients hope to gain from counselling.
I observe how a couple respond to each other and the meaning they take from moments of engagement.
I take these moments and really unpack them so that couples can begin to get an insight into why they respond to each other in a certain way.
When working with individuals, how an appointment goes depends on the issues they bring into counselling. I spend time with an individual or couple working out the outcomes they are seeking to achieve in counselling.
These can change over time, but it is helpful for me to have an idea of what my clients hope to gain from counselling.
How frequently do most people attend counselling?
Most people attend counselling weekly.
John Gottman's research suggests that couples often live with pain or discomfort for up to 6 years before seeking help.
I believe there is no quick fix with couple counselling. If there has been an affair or an ongoing issue healing can take a while. This can differ from couple to couple and also depends on the nature of the issues that bring them into counselling.
The duration for which I see individuals depends on the person and what they bring to counselling. Some issues can be very complex and some quite straight forward.
I believe there is no quick fix with couple counselling. If there has been an affair or an ongoing issue healing can take a while. This can differ from couple to couple and also depends on the nature of the issues that bring them into counselling.
The duration for which I see individuals depends on the person and what they bring to counselling. Some issues can be very complex and some quite straight forward.
What if I don't feel comfortable or don't like your style as a counsellor?
I am not offended if a couple or an individual would prefer to work with someone else and I am happy to recommend other counsellors.