As a result of many years of counselling practice, I have observed that the effectiveness of  counselling comes from the therapeutic relationship that develops between the counsellor and  the person seeking support . Seeing a counsellor for the first time may promote a sense of  uncertainty and vulnerability.  It may take a burst of courage to feel able to share your unique concerns, hurts and emotional distress.  Feeling able to engage with a counsellor is supported when they offer positive regard and a nurturing and safe environment.

 

Whist the counselling technique/s have significance, it is the quality of the counselling relationship that facilitates a process of deep exploration and growth.  As a counsellor, I aim to travel with you on the counselling journey as a trusted collaborator or ally.  Your strengths, resilience and insights will be encouraged and very much utilised in the process.

 

Being mindful of the priorities above, I am able to draw on a range of therapeutic approaches including Person Centred, Somatic, Narrative , Cognitive/Behavioural and Acceptance and Commitment Therapies. It is my hope from these approaches that the therapy offered is multi-dimensional and responsive  to your preferred way of  communicating, learning and reflecting.  I actively work to facilitate an environment that is warm, collaborative, respectful and inclusive. I hope that anyone seeking support from Tulip Tree Therapy feels welcomed and that their unique qualities are valued and upheld in the counselling process.

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My home page details the areas in which I can provide counselling support and below you will find pages detailing specific areas of interest or experience that I focus on within my practice.

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