Why do people seek counselling / psychotherapy ?

 

Going for therapy is not about being weak or being unable to cope (though sometimes clients may feel that way).Most people go to therapy because they recognise the need for change in their lives, not because they are "ill" or "mad" or "unable to cope". They are looking for the space to discuss these issues with a nutural person in a safe and nurturing enviroment. counselling and psychotherapy is a healthy way of exploring and addressing some of the difficulties and challange that comes with being on this journey of life.  ( more and more people are recknogeing that posotive mental health needs time much like phicial excercise. It is now emerging in Ireland as a tool to help people change how they view themselves and how they see the world.

 

Choosing to see a trained therapist can help you examine your approach to the challenges of life and can help you change how you see things. Very often increased awareness of why we do things can reduce stress and allow us to make changes.All too often we become transfixed with our own ideas of what 'should' be rather than remaining open to what is. The aim of therapy is to assist a person to better understand and accept themselves for who they are by loosening the grip (giving them the space to possibly see how they have been holding on to ideas and rules that may not be supporting them today. Therapy can also be used as a way to support a person to build coping mechanisms which can assist them to better manage the emotional difficulties they face.

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People often seek counselling to get support through a difficult period or transition in their life such as: bereavement, illness, relationship break-up or family problems, starting a new job or having moved to a new area or country.Some people might have identified specific problems in their life such as: anxiety, stress, depression, eating disorders, relationships or work related problems.Addiction and sexuality issues.

At times it might be less specific, such as a sense of being generally unhappy or stuck, not knowing why they have a growing sence of unease or emptyness, or just not feeling satified with their lives.

 

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What is the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?

 

 

Counselling can be helpful in a period of transition, focusing on a specific issue or problem. It can also provide you with the time and space to explore underlying thoughts and emotions.Counselling tends s to associate with more short term and focused work, and Psychotherapy explores issues in greater depth and requires more commitment to longer term of work.  It aims to reach the underlying, often unconscious, causes of distress

Counselling and Psychotherapy tend to overlap in practice.Therapy is a word that covers both Counselling and Psychotherapy

 

 

 

How many sessions will I need?

 

Sessions are usually once a week. Depending on the issue, short term counselling may be appropriate or longer term psychotherapy may be more beneficial. This can be discussed in the initial assessment session.

 

How long is a counselling/psychotherapy session?

 

A session lasts for one hour and is held in a private face-to-face setting.

-The first session is often called a consultation or assessment. This is an opportunity for you to get a sense of what counselling is like and to see if I am the right therapist for you.

 

How much does it Cost?

 

My fee's are 65.00 euro per session.

 

 

 

Do I get ‘homework’?

 

 

Some people find it useful to focus on certain tasks in and between sessions.

This is something we can discuss to find out what might work best for you.