Welcome to my Counselling & Psychotherapy services page. Below you can see a typical list of concerns people present to me when seeking Counselling or Psychotherapy support.
I understand some people have a hesitation about seeking professional help. I encourage you to simply think of your sessions with me as support and personal growth. I welcome you to read the Personal Development services page to fully understand the scope of what it is that we can do in our sessions together.
I understand some people have a hesitation about seeking professional help. I encourage you to simply think of your sessions with me as support and personal growth. I welcome you to read the Personal Development services page to fully understand the scope of what it is that we can do in our sessions together.
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Making that first appointment is a great start on your new path. You may be wondering if I can assist you with your particular concerns. People come to me typically with emotional upsets, life adjustment, coping problems and issues around relationships.
Since 2008, which is when I first began as a professional counsellor in a supportive role, my clients mostly have been female. This is why I say that I specialise in women's issues. Rest assured you will be in understanding and compassionate hands. Feel free to contact me and inquire if you wish to schedule an appointment or you wish to ask me about my services.
Since 2008, which is when I first began as a professional counsellor in a supportive role, my clients mostly have been female. This is why I say that I specialise in women's issues. Rest assured you will be in understanding and compassionate hands. Feel free to contact me and inquire if you wish to schedule an appointment or you wish to ask me about my services.
WHAT TO EXPECT IN A SESSION
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THE 'CLARITY THERAPY' APPROACH TO PERSONAL GROWTH
My main approach with you will be 'talk therapy.' This means us speaking and listening to each other in a supportive, nurturing space conducive to your personal growth. This is a person centred and cognitive behavioural approach to personal development. I don’t only use talk therapy however. When and where useful I use mindfulness based techniques, creative visualisations and goal setting exercises. The creative visualisations I use are closely linked with NLP (neuro linguistic programming.) |
My focus is on supporting you and listening to what you need. To work with you and help you to feel and have better results in your life. So, dependent on your needs we will approach your sessions with your emotional health and general balance in mind.
Before our initial session I will ask you to complete an intake form and when we first meet I will have carefully read this and be prepared for you. In that form you get an opportunity to give some background as to what you are experiencing that is causing you issue. My approach is 'holistic'or 'wellness' in that I look at all areas of your life and not just the area you are finding issue in. In our first session we will agree at least initially how many consultations we are considering and what our goals are for you. Creating a road map of sorts so you and I are clear.
I believe in personal empowerment and so as your therapist I don’t view me as 'fixing' you. I see your sessions with me as being collaborative. As part of a 'person centered' approach to therapy, my role is to respectfully help and support you through your current circumstances to something more positive. Us working together, so as to progress you along your path to a point where life is better for you.
So that your work with me gets a real opportunity to continue when you are living your daily life. I encourage the use of journaling and self-monitoring whereby you keep notes of your daily experiences. The idea behind this is for you to get a greater degree of understanding as to where your feeling and thinking is coming from and why. Self monitoring in this way is very linked with Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) techniques and Cognitive Behavioural therapy.
The intention is always positive and for you to progress and grow personally. It is not my approach to keep the focus on the past. Nor to keep the focus in our sessions on what you experience to be your issue or problem. My approach is more forward looking and solution focused, more energised. More optimistic. So, while we may need to explore the history of a situation, or to examine the issue you are experiencing it is what you can do in the here and now and the future that we will focus most on.
You may be wondering the difference between Psychotherapy and Counselling. The two can overlap but there are distinctions. Remember that I offer both face to face sessions in my office either in Riviera del Sol or Marbella where we can sit and talk or using phone and video calling sessions. I have many years experience offering phone and online video counselling sessions.
To find out more about me and my educational background please view the 'About Clair & Clarity Therapy' page. (click the link to take you there)
Before our initial session I will ask you to complete an intake form and when we first meet I will have carefully read this and be prepared for you. In that form you get an opportunity to give some background as to what you are experiencing that is causing you issue. My approach is 'holistic'or 'wellness' in that I look at all areas of your life and not just the area you are finding issue in. In our first session we will agree at least initially how many consultations we are considering and what our goals are for you. Creating a road map of sorts so you and I are clear.
I believe in personal empowerment and so as your therapist I don’t view me as 'fixing' you. I see your sessions with me as being collaborative. As part of a 'person centered' approach to therapy, my role is to respectfully help and support you through your current circumstances to something more positive. Us working together, so as to progress you along your path to a point where life is better for you.
So that your work with me gets a real opportunity to continue when you are living your daily life. I encourage the use of journaling and self-monitoring whereby you keep notes of your daily experiences. The idea behind this is for you to get a greater degree of understanding as to where your feeling and thinking is coming from and why. Self monitoring in this way is very linked with Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) techniques and Cognitive Behavioural therapy.
The intention is always positive and for you to progress and grow personally. It is not my approach to keep the focus on the past. Nor to keep the focus in our sessions on what you experience to be your issue or problem. My approach is more forward looking and solution focused, more energised. More optimistic. So, while we may need to explore the history of a situation, or to examine the issue you are experiencing it is what you can do in the here and now and the future that we will focus most on.
You may be wondering the difference between Psychotherapy and Counselling. The two can overlap but there are distinctions. Remember that I offer both face to face sessions in my office either in Riviera del Sol or Marbella where we can sit and talk or using phone and video calling sessions. I have many years experience offering phone and online video counselling sessions.
To find out more about me and my educational background please view the 'About Clair & Clarity Therapy' page. (click the link to take you there)
WHAT COUNSELLING IS:
Counselling is where you get the support you need to get through a difficult period. When there isn't a suitable support structure from family or friends to turn to, then coping alone is often challenging.
In Counselling sessions, the communication between you and I is honest and you will be heard and respected. This supportive, nurturing environment is a place for you to verbally and emotionally unburden. The intention is to be listened to in a non-judgmental way.
A clearer perspective and a greater sense of empowerment is a powerful result of the Counselling process. Your need for Counselling ends when your ability to cope is restored and the initial crisis period has passed. The timeframe of this is individual. How many consultations you have is dependent on your needs and personal to you.
I suggest you read the Personal Development section of this website to get a more clear idea of what we can seek to accomplish together as regards your growth and positive change. We can conduct sessions face to face in one of my office locations or by using technological means, Phone, Skype etc. in a distant session. For information about scheduling sessions please read below.
In Counselling sessions, the communication between you and I is honest and you will be heard and respected. This supportive, nurturing environment is a place for you to verbally and emotionally unburden. The intention is to be listened to in a non-judgmental way.
A clearer perspective and a greater sense of empowerment is a powerful result of the Counselling process. Your need for Counselling ends when your ability to cope is restored and the initial crisis period has passed. The timeframe of this is individual. How many consultations you have is dependent on your needs and personal to you.
I suggest you read the Personal Development section of this website to get a more clear idea of what we can seek to accomplish together as regards your growth and positive change. We can conduct sessions face to face in one of my office locations or by using technological means, Phone, Skype etc. in a distant session. For information about scheduling sessions please read below.
WHAT PSYCHOTHERAPY IS:
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Psychotherapy differs in that it is an exploration of what is going on at a deeper level with your thinking and behaviour. Why certain situations, feelings or thoughts are occurring.
Together, we will explore your behaviour, relationships and your self-talk. So, in our work together you will be reflecting on not only how you think but what you think and why. We may also look at your dreams. |
Psychotherapy helps you to understand patterns of behaviour you may be repeating and to assist you in experiencing positive personal development.
I suggest you read the Personal Development section of this website to get a more clear idea of what we can seek to accomplish together as regards your growth and positive change.
How many sessions you have is dependent on your needs and personal to you. We can conduct sessions face to face in one of my office locations or using technological means, Phone, Skype etc. in a distant session.
I suggest you read the Personal Development section of this website to get a more clear idea of what we can seek to accomplish together as regards your growth and positive change.
How many sessions you have is dependent on your needs and personal to you. We can conduct sessions face to face in one of my office locations or using technological means, Phone, Skype etc. in a distant session.
SCHEDULING SESSIONS
With Psychotherapy or Counselling typically at first a person would schedule weekly sessions and then taper off to perhaps every two weeks and then monthly sessions as is needed or wanted.
You then have the option to schedule with me on a one off basis as you require. You can 'drop in' and have a single session as you need and want it.
Together we can work through a situation, feeling or thought process that is affecting you at that time. Get you back to clarity and balance. Many of my clients find it is helpful to have this support structure and back up.
You then have the option to schedule with me on a one off basis as you require. You can 'drop in' and have a single session as you need and want it.
Together we can work through a situation, feeling or thought process that is affecting you at that time. Get you back to clarity and balance. Many of my clients find it is helpful to have this support structure and back up.
MORE INFORMATION
I offer in person appointments in my Riviera del Sol & Marbella office locations and also appointments using video calling with either WhatsApp, Skype or Facebook messenger. Clarity Therapy has a Facebook page and through it we can use the video call function for your consultation.
For information about scheduling and pricing please go to the Payments & Scheduling page on this website.
You may have more questions and so there is a 'Frequently Asked Questions' section in this website. You may also find the 'Informed Consent' document informative. More information about me and my therapeutic approach can be sourced at the 'About Clair & Clarity Therapy' website page. Please click the links to view.
For information about scheduling and pricing please go to the Payments & Scheduling page on this website.
You may have more questions and so there is a 'Frequently Asked Questions' section in this website. You may also find the 'Informed Consent' document informative. More information about me and my therapeutic approach can be sourced at the 'About Clair & Clarity Therapy' website page. Please click the links to view.