'Counselling and psychotherapy, when seen in terms of role value and effectiveness, the BACP believes that each occupational area has equal value'.

To contact us:

Tel: 01935 824595
Mobile: 07799 707 150
Email: carole.ray@tiscali.co.uk

From our experience of working with clients on a one to one basis or in a group setting we have noticed that there are times when some guidance may be offered as to which of the modalities may be useful for that moment and at other times the client has been happy making their own choice.
The 'depth' to which one goes when working on personal issues varies greatly. So the degree of 'counselling' or 'psychotherapy' varies according to the clients need during the therapy session. Children often work through 'issues' during a 'play' session. Maybe the presenting issue is not mentioned by the child directly, yet when the 'play' is completed there can be an inner resolution or change in behaviour that continues on into everyday life. The Modalities are our 'toolbox' as it were, and for different clients and situations we are usually able to introduce one or more of the 'tools' that enables the client to work through the presenting issue effectively.
We follow our clients in their journey towards understanding. In the process we encourage free expression of emotions, in the safe and supportive environment. A period of integration follows, to absorb the deeper contents of the emotional experience, thus coming to a degree of completion for that session (although that maybe within a larger frame of incompletion), the client draws out their cognitive understanding from their experience.
We have worked with children, teens and adult clients covering a wide range of presenting issues including; anger, abuse, addictions, relationships, sexuality, neglect, behavioural problems, parental issues, abandonment, self esteem and worth, and much more. Group sessions for women and men can be arranged and the process of 'sharing experiences' can be of great value for all.