Other methods I use
Along with Talk and Art Therapy, I also offer other therapy methods that are effective. Every client is unique and thus, requires a unique approach. Although we all have similar feelings or experiences, we don’t all share the same ways of healing and recovery.
My approach incorporates a blend of counselling and psychotherapy methods to fit the needs of my clients including Family Therapy, Art/Play Therapies, Sandplay Therapy, Meditation and Mindfulness.
Sandplay Therapy
Sandplay is a nonverbal experiential form of therapy that touches preverbal level of the self. The confinement of the sand tray provides security, boundaries and a safe space to explore your inner and outer world. Representing an issue symbolically can provide a new understanding. Symbols and objects from nature, figurines and ornaments are used to communicate a story, and a new perspective and insight can emerge.
Person-centered Approach
Carl Rogers developed Client Centered therapy in the 1940’s and 1950’s and believed a non-directive therapeutic approach could facilitate growth and healing within the client.
According to Carl Rogers, in the person-centered approach the client has within himself or herself vast resources for self-understanding. This approach focuses on the ‘here and now’ principle, and encourages clients to explore and create positive change for themselves.
In order for change to occur, the therapeutic relationship must have 3 important elements:
Genuineness – the more the therapist is himself in the relationship, the greater is the likelihood that the client will grow in a constructive manner.
Unconditional positive regard. Creating a climate for change by accepting the client where he or she is.
Empathic understanding – listening without judgment, truly being present for the client
Benefits of Person-centered Approach
It encourages self-expression, self-awareness, self-development.
It recognises and values the client.
It encouraged the client to focus on the present and look forward!
I resonate with this approach’s main goal of releasing emotional distress, mental confusion and/or limiting beliefs. Person Centered supports the client with the opportunity to become more self aware, and more in control of creating the changes clients desire.
I use empathy, congruence and unconditional positive regard, throughout the one-to-one counselling relationship with my client, and I hope it will provide my client understanding, clarity and support, in order to make steady progress to self-realisation.
I feel gratitude and honoured that I am able to work as a counsellor and accompany you in your life journey.
If you think we might be a good fit to work together in counselling please contact me.
Mindful Therapy
Mindfulness is paying attention to the present moment with openness, curiosity and without judgment. Mindfulness is simply awareness.
What is so wonderful about mindfulness is that attention and awareness is shared by all of us. These practices are universal; anyone can practice the present moment. When we are aware of what’s going on.
What is happening right now?
Pause to ask yourself many times during the day, “what am I experiencing now? What’s the truth of what is happening in my body, mind and feeling?”
If something unpleasant is there, try to open to it rather than push it away. If something pleasant is there, notice how your mindfulness increases the pleasantness of this experience.
Benefits of Mindfulness
Reduce worries, anxiety and distress
Create a sense of calm
Learn how to relax and regulate emotions
Improve concentration and increased productivity
Develop a sense of empathy and connectivity
Enjoy better health and sleep