Below
is a brief outline of my background and my counselling work. For more
details about me, my fees and person-centred counselling, please see my
website:
www.provencecounselling.com
I am
a professionally qualified Counsellor and Psychologist currently working
in the centre of Avignon, and in Malaucène, having relocated to the
Vaucluse from Glasgow.
I work from a Person-Centred perspective which essentially
means that I believe in the individual’s ability to grow and develop in
the way that is best for them. I place great importance and emphasis on
the relationship between the Client and the Counsellor. I believe that
if a Client experiences warmth, empathy and a non-judgmental attitude
within an honest, trusting and secure environment, then the facilitation
that results from this can be pivotal in effecting personal growth and
change.
I gained the BACP accredited Postgraduate Diploma in Counselling from
the University of Strathclyde's Counselling Unit, which has an
international reputation for teaching, development and research in the
Person-Centred Approach. I also worked at the Tom Allan Centre in
Glasgow, which offers a generic counselling service for adults. I worked
with clients with a wide range of issues including eating disorders,
bereavement issues, depression, anger management, alcohol problems,
anxiety and relationship difficulties.
Person-Centred counselling is a type of ‘talking’ therapy that aims to
offer the client a warm and understanding environment in which to
discuss concerns and issues about their life. It is an opportunity to
develop your self-awareness and for you to be able to make sense of your
life and experiences. It is not the kind of therapy where you will be
given advice or told what to do.
Counselling can help a person gain insight and clarity on a wide range
of issues:
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Coming to terms with loss (e.g., divorce or
bereavement) |
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Coping with changes in life circumstances
(e.g. retirement) |
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Dealing with a crisis |
Relationship difficulties |
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Depression |
Eating disorders |
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Alcohol or drug problems |
Sexual abuse |
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Anger management |
Stress |
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Anxiety |
Problems with self-esteem |
I
offer a free initial assessment session for us to see if we wish to work
together.
www.provencecounselling.com |
