Counselling
We all have times when we are experiencing discomfort in our lives. These experiences can be related to relationships, bereavement, choices to be made, work and many other stress factors.
The construction of ones story and the putting of it into words that takes place during counselling enable a perspective - literally a mental distance from ones emotions and problems.
A counsellor, unlike a friend, doesn't give advice. It is up to each person to know what is good for themselves.
The exploration and support within counselling allows an understanding of difficulties which empowers finding a way of dealing with the difficulties, giving opportunities to a more satisfactory, resourceful life.
For me, counselling doesn't need to be for immediate difficulties, I believe it can re-enforce a mentally healthy mind.
As a trainee counsellor and a member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) I am bound by its Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. I work within a contractual arrangement, providing privacy, a safe non-judgemental environment and total confidentiality.
My main aims are to tailor-make a therapy that is appropriate for each individual's need using an integrative approach and to help individuals from feeling a victim of circumstances to feeling there is some control over their lives.
There is no right way; there is only your way.
If you would like to contact me for an appointment please telephone
Lorraine Petrie
01634 843750
Mobile 07749221032
Email lorrainepetrie@tiscali.co.uk
This is a free service.