Counselling: I am in the final year of a three year Counselling Diploma at the Gestalt Centre. Gestalt is a humanistic practice, offering a holistic approach to therapy, looking at the whole person; mind, body and soul. The work we engage in together is likely to focus on the here and now, and how you experience past events in the present. This approach is existential, as is my coaching practice. Awareness is key to Gestalt therapy, together we will explore whatever you choose to bring to sessions.
Coaching: I have an MA in Existential Coaching from the New School of Psychotherapy and Counselling. Coaching is a creative relationship between you and me, working together to support you at this time in your life. I am happy to work in blocks of 6, 8, 12 sessions or longer term. Bring a project, a plan, an idea, a dream. Together we can get you started or keep you going or help you let go and fly. Maybe all three!
In both counselling and coaching you may want to challenge yourself, whether it is related to work or your relationships, but have not yet made that first move. What’s stopping you? Fear? Anxiety? Lack of confidence? Time management? How can we work towards you taking that first leap? With my support, we will explore areas of interest that perhaps you have not yet fully recognised. I have worked with people from all backgrounds on how best to move forwards, to become unstuck, to reach that goal that has been evading you. I can’t do the work for you, but work with you so you can live and lead an authentic life, getting the most of out every day.
Differences between therapy and coaching
Therapy is usually open-ended and can be more in-depth than coaching. Coaching can be time-limited (though adjustments can be made to suit the individual) and often with specific aims. As either coach or counsellor, I work with you to find your way forwards, to create your experience and make the changes you want to make.
My Approach
My clients are from diverse backgrounds and ages. Both counselling and coaching are co-creative. We work together to find the best way forward for you. Accepting the person you are and the life you are currently living instead of hoping to be someone you can never be, opens up possibilities, so that you can begin to develop and grow. Self-acceptance and awareness are key to moving forward. We all experience transitions in our lives, we can all get stuck, and being stuck is a good place to start breaking patterns and looking ahead. While I may challenge you, I will respect you.
Creative Mentorship is very much about what I can offer from my past experience as a writer. I have worked as a creative mentor for many people at different stages in their creativity. Those who are stuck with their creativity, mid-way in a piece of work, not yet started or who want support while they create, have benefitted from one to one sessions.
