Counselling and Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) Christine
provides bespoke therapy for adults and children to overcome problems,
acquire skills, improve performance and maximise their potential. Her aim is to
empower clients through solution focussed therapy, lead
a fulfilling, happy and healthy life.
Counselling Counselling
is a talking therapy that provides the opportunity to discuss issues of concern
in a safe environment with an experienced professional therapist.
A Counsellor’s
role is to highlight the range of options available to a client, which enables
them to make informed choices and resolve concerns.
Christine
uses a combination of techniques to address presenting issues ranging from
anger management, to disorders such as obsessive, compulsive or addictive
behaviour - whether food, alcohol or drug related. Other areas of focus include
enhancement of artistic talent, academic or study skills and support for
athletes wishing to improve their sports performance.
Regardless
of whether Counselling is for personal, professional or marital relationships, between
three to six sessions are usually sufficient however, much depends on each
client’s needs.
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
CBT is
a combination of therapeutic techniques and strategies to facilitate changes in
the way people think, feel and behave.
This clinically
proven, multi-faceted therapy, involves interpersonal communication to address
personal issues and explore a range of solutions for an improved quality of
life.
It is
widely acknowledged our thoughts, otherwise known as cognitive processes, are
influenced by our emotions and moods thus, are inextricably linked to the way
we behave and act.
Cognitive
Therapy relates to psychological processes that include attention, attitudes,
beliefs, information processing, memory and personal perceptions. Treatment is
based on helping clients change the way they think and feel by replacing
negative thoughts with realistic, positive ones.
Behaviour
Therapy focuses on assisting clients to change the way they act and behave in
response to the presenting negative cognitive processes.
The
aim of CBT is to help identify and gain awareness about oneself, others, and
the world around, in relation to personal problems. Clients are encouraged to
consider what thoughts, emotions, physical feelings and actions are
contributing to the presenting issues. This approach highlights the range of
possibilities available and helps to set realistic and achievable outcomes. By making
just one simple change at a time, can alter and improve the quality of daily life.
CBT
may be supportive in helping: anger issues, panic attacks, anxiety, depression,
confidence, addictions, eating disorders, obsessions, health issues including
persistent pain, phobias, stress, relationship issues, and sleep problems,
amongst others.
On average, between
six and twelve sessions are recommended however; this may vary depending on the
type of issues. Success of CBT depends on the level of commitment and
participation by the client
