He who looks inside awakes

Counselling

At my Northern Beaches counselling practice, I offer the opportunity to work through your own unique situation in a respectful, confidential environment. Together we will begin to explore what is troubling you; allowing you to gain greater understanding and move forward in ways that fit with your own values and goals.

My Approach to Counselling

An emotionally focused approach, as the name suggests, always holds at its centre the individual’s emotional experience. It involves learning how to heed our emotions as information; enabling us to understand and recognise what is important to us, what our needs are and how to meet them. Together we work towards gaining understanding around your experience and how it influences your reactions in situations or relationships. This awareness brings with it the possibility for;

• relief from emotional pain
• greater self-acceptance and understanding
• feeling more in control of your reactions and responses
• authentic connection with others
• clearer life direction.

At times it may involve working at a deeper level; working with “unfinished business” from the past where previous experiences can be explored and processed safely, thus creating room for healing. We are all part of a story, both our own and those of others. These stories have shaped us; shaped our beliefs, expectations, how we view ourselves and our place in the world. Unfortunately, not all of the chapters necessarily serve to support and empower us, rather they keep us smaller, stuck and in places of pain. Growth may require revisiting these chapters; discovering their impact and learning how to move out from under their power and influence.

Working creatively, where appropriate, through means such as drawing, writing, imagery and body awareness allows an element of curiousity to enter our exploration as well as deepen the knowledge of self.

I am passionate about delivering a professional counselling service; providing the space, support, guidance and safety necessary to move towards a stronger, healthier life.