What is Counselling – Colin Thomson Counselling

What is Counselling?

Person-Centred 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.

Through my own personal experience I appreciate the difference it can make, and how it can take courage and bravery to reach out and seek help and support.

Counselling Relationship

The relationship between therapist and client is the bedrock of the Person-Centred approach and as your therapist, I aim to help you find clarity and a way forward at your own pace.

In our relationship I will be open, honest and listen to you with empathy and without judgement, offering a confidential and safe environment to help our relationship flourish.

Our sessions together will be based on trust and kindness and I will give myself fully to you to ensure that you have the best possible chance of a positive outcome from attending counselling.

If you decide to attend counselling I can assure you that I do not put on a “counselling hat” for our sessions together, the person you meet is who I am and you will get all of me in our time together.

Counselling for Young People

In addition to working in Private Practice I also work as a School Counsellor.

The pressure of cuts to school counselling services can limit access to see a counsellor, and as a school counsellor I see the need for the service at first hand, and understand the importance of counselling support for young people.

BACP

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