Counselling can be a daunting prospect, but finding the right Counsellor can make a significant difference to your life.
Sometimes, people who come to me say they have tried Counselling in the past and it just didn’t seem to work for them. In other words, I don’t think the other Counsellors necessarily gave their clients what they needed at that moment.
Yes, often people just want to talk through their troubles, and I’m more than happy to listen and validate my client’s experiences. It is rewarding knowing someone is sharing their burden with you, and often this is all the person needed.
But that’s not what everyone wants or needs.
In my experience, people more often pick up the phone and make a booking with a Counsellor because there is something in their life that they want (or need) to change.
This could be something within them or an external factor.
I vary a little from the traditional model of Counselling as I believe strongly in helping you realize that you are the expert in you. Sure, I know the theories and the change models, but no one will ever know what makes you tick better than you.
So, for these clients who have decided that what they are doing (or experiencing) is no longer working for them, I believe the best thing is to help them increase two important parts of themselves – greater self-awareness, and increased skills.
No matter what you require from me I will tailor my approach to your needs and be invested in helping you achieve what you want to achieve.
I believe strongly in the potential of people and bring a caring, bespoke and professional approach to assisting you with your particular individual counselling needs.
I offer Adult Counselling sessions online that can be undertaken at times to meet your schedule (bookings are available here), and referrals aren’t required. More details on me can be found here, or, if you would like more information, please feel free to send me a message via the Contact Us page.
Joel Helmes (DipCouns.)