The first step can be one of the most challenging steps of many life journeys. Today, you’ve taken that step towards reaching out and I’m glad you’re here.
Contact:
23 Rubislaw Den North, Aberdeen, AB15 4AL
Office hours are 09:00-18:00 Monday - Friday
Out with these hours, a message can be left on answering machine or email and I will get back in touch usually within 24 hours.
If it is urgent that you speak with someone now, please see below some 24hr emergency support services.
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Emergency Support Services
Samaritans
www.samaritans.org
24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Call 116 123 (free from any phone).
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Shout
For immediate support text SHOUT to 85258 to chat by text to a trained and supervised volunteer.
Free, confidential and available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
“The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I change”
Carl Rogers, On Becoming a Person: A Therapist’s View of Psychotherapy
What is Person Centered Counselling?
Person Centered Counselling is one of the humanistic approaches to psychotherapy which was founded by an American Psychologist Carl Rogers in the 1940’s, so has been around a long time and it’s effectiveness researched thoroughly. Person Centered Therapists believe in Carl Rogers’ idea that, given the right conditions a person can reach their full potential and become their true self.
To help a client achieve their full potential, a Person Centered Therapist will offer:
Unconditional Positive Regard - accept and value a client
Congruence - being honest and transparent in how they value you and your world
Empathy - walk alongside you and see your viewpoint as if they were you
BACP website offers guidance about what therapy is and what to expect from a counselling session.
https://www.bacp.co.uk/about-therapy/what-is-counselling/
Get in Touch!
Schedule a free 1:1 introductory session with me to discuss your needs.
FAQ
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Email or call to arrange a free initial consultation to discuss your needs. From there, if you are happy to go ahead, we will make an appointment for you which is usually in person, on the same time each week, for as long as you need the sessions.
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An initial consultation (up to 20mins) is free, this will usually be a telephone call to discuss your needs. thereafter, it will be £60 per counselling hour (which is 50 minutes)
There is a discount available for NHS/ Blue light workers
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The amount of therapy sessions varies greatly, it is a very individual experience. Some clients are short term (around 6 sessions) some clients need a little longer to explore their difficulties. Counselling is unique to you, most clients know when they are ready to move on from counselling. With Person Centered Counselling, the client is in control of how many sessions they have, it is not prescriptive. Client and Therapist will review and discuss the client’s needs throughout the therapy.