Counselling and Psychotherapy

I am often asked "What is the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?"

My simplified answer is something like this:

Counselling tends to focus on specific, current situations that are causing difficulty for the client now.  This work tends to be focussed on problem-solving and goal-setting, It is more likely to be short-term work.

Psychotherapy may be more focussed on understanding the origins and causes of difficulties in order to deal with them and move on.  Being more process-oriented, it may support the client to connect with their feelings from situations in the past as well as the present.  It is more likely to be long-term work.

My work with clients will tend to draw on both styles.  Much will depend on the contract or agreement I make with the client at the start of our work together.

Support to enhance your

• Self-awareness
• Self-esteem and effectiveness
• Well-being
• Decision-making ability
• Relationships
• Communication skills

Managing change

My work is about facilitating people to have a greater number of choices.  Being able to make better choices for you can result in a greater degree of satisfaction with the life you want for yourself.  I work with individuals and groups, using a range of skills to help you make the changes and improvements you want for yourself.

I have practices in Inverness, Scotland, and in North London.

New  Fortnightly Saturday morning class in Inverness - Creative Self-Management for Well-Being, includes:

*Self-Help skills for emotional health and well-being;
*Improved concentration and focus;
*Mental balance;
*Self-awareness and self-esteem;
*Increased self-confidence.

In this dynamic and empowering class, activities include self-knowledge exercises, deep relaxation, meditation, personal sharing, positive self-talk, and other strategies for strengthening your communication skills, confidence and well-being, and specific tools tailored to your individual needs.

Contact me for details.