What is Counselling – Colin Thomson Counselling

What is Counselling?

The Person-Centred Counselling approach was developed in the 1940’s by American psychologist Carl Rogers, who believed that we all have the potential for personal growth and that those who attend counselling should be accepted unconditionally by a counsellor who is genuine, honest and kind.

Having attended my own Counselling only a few years ago I appreciate the difference it can make, but that is also takes courage and bravery to reach out and seek help and support.

As a Person-Centred Counsellor (based in East Kilbride), I will be there to support and help you find both perspective and clarity which can lead to positive change in your life; to listen without making judgements and help you understand your own value and that there can be light at the end of a dark tunnel.

Counselling is based on mutual trust, maintaining confidentiality and no judgements will be made of you regardless of what you wish to talk about during our sessions together.

People who attend counselling can often be struggling with a range of concerns which may include anxiety, low self-esteem, anger, feeling stuck, abuse, low and grief.

In our sessions I will always work in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework and put you and your feelings first and protect your confidentiality.

More information on the Person-Centred Counselling Approach can be found by clicking the link below:

www.simplypsychology.org/client-centred-therapy.html

Client Testimonials

I went to Colin not really knowing what to expect as I was lost and in a rut, and needed to do something about it. Colin became more than just a Counsellor, offerong a safe place which let me get my own worries off my chest. After spending time with Colin I am now happy and take each day as it comes and I am very happy to recommend him.

Colin has helped me get out of a place where I didn’t want to be. He has helped me change my mindset and outlook on life. With Colin I learned to put myself first more often and he helped me understand why this is so important. I was nervous about talking to someone and didn’t know how I would feel about sharing my emotions however he immediately made me feel so comfortable and I was able to open up without any doubts. I would recommend counselling to anyone in need, thanks again Colin for all the help and support.

Colin has helped me so much with not just my personal issues but also supporting me to find myself again. Counselling for me was such a big step and I never thought I would open up to someone I have never met before, but after speaking to Colin on my consultation call my mindset had changed He has helped me to have a better understanding and belief in myself and of my own self worth as a person. Thank you Colin for helping me through my bad times and supporting me.

It was soul-destroying for me to see my 15-year-old daughter, enduring so much stress and torment over the last three years After contacting Colin, I was able to have a one on one with him, and he informed me about counselling in a kind and professional manner, and I instantly felt a great sense of relief. With my opportunity to ask what we would hope for in our child's counselling, I asked Colin only that I would like to get our child back to somewhere near her old self, where she was positive and happy. We thank you Colin, from the bottom of our hearts, our daughter is back to her near best and thriving

When I began to speak to Colin I was really struggling with my feelings and emotions. This was during the covid pandemic and I had also just come out of a relationship. Colin helped me to think about how to manage my emotions, not to bottle up my feelings and to understand why I was feeling upset. Now I can see a light at the end of the tunnel. He has helped me to have a better understanding and belief in myself and of my own self worth as a person. Thank you Colin for helping me through my bad times and supporting me.

Since being in counselling with Colin I have been able to calm my inner turmoil and find strength to keep moving forward during a very difficult time in my life. He has helped me to understand that it is the negative and the positive experiences in life that shape who I am and that I do not need to be afraid or ashamed of the negative. Today I am able to confront the negative self-talk and work through to a place of strength, and counselling has helped me control the whirlwind that has been going through my mind throughout this trying time in my life. It is truly a lifeline thank you Colin.

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m: 07984309972