​Counselling

Generally, focuses on addressing specific issues or challenges, such as coping with stress, relationship problems, or life transitions. It is often shorter-term and focuses on immediate concerns.
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Psychotherapy

Tends to be longer-term and more in-depth, focusing on underlying psychological issues, such as trauma, deep-rooted emotional patterns, or mental health struggles. It often involves a longer duration, sometimes extending over months or even years.
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Both can be very effective depending on the person's needs and the nature of the issue they're dealing with.
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How I Work with People in Counselling and Therapy
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Building a Strong Therapeutic Relationship:
I create a warm, empathetic, and safe environment where clients feel respected and heard. Trust is at the core of our work together.
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Using the TA Model:
I help clients explore their Parent, Adult, and Child Ego States (the three core components in TA). This helps people understand the internal voices and behaviours that influence how they interact with themselves and others.
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Identifying and Challenging Unhealthy Patterns:
Many people develop repetitive patterns in their relationships and behaviours. Through TA, we identify these patterns and work on shifting them toward healthier ways of thinking and interacting.
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Empowering Clients to Make Conscious Choices:
A key part of TA is encouraging individuals to move from automatic responses to more mindful, conscious decision-making. This allows clients to take responsibility for their choices and create lasting change.
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Working with the Past and Present:
While TA is often focused on the present and practical change, we may also explore significant past experiences, especially from childhood, to uncover how they continue to influence current thoughts, emotions, and relationships.
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