Why Counselling?
Some of the reasons you may seek the help of Ellerslie Counselling: for a quick list view - refer to "about me - experience")
Do you want to make changes to any of your relationships?
Are you feeling stuck?
Maybe you have sustained a loss in your life and you are struggling with grief?
Are you in need of pruning? Will some weeding or just plain feeding do in order to produce the fruit that you would like? Some replanting may be wise. Are you in need of developing resilience or do you need a dose of good old fashioned common sense - you may want to learn how be able to give yourself a rest physically or mentally.
Are you feeling conflicted within yourself? You may be feeling isolated and disconnected from those around you. Maybe you are finding that you don't like yourself! Knowing how to get rid of unhelpful and disabling ideas and stories which can confine and limit, is worthwhile, and as such, is a part of the counselling process that I consider invaluable.
You may want to work out what's important to you in terms of where you are in your life. Would you like to change or broaden your perspective or manage or get rid of a problem?
Are you facing a crisis? A crisis can be seen as a dangerous opportunity for change and can be exciting although exhausting and scary as well.
Are you having a problem with change and the gains and losses it brings with it? Do you want to gain balance and understanding in some area?
Perhaps you want to Improve the way you handle conflicts both within yourself and with others. It can be frustrating and limiting having reactive responses which then create more turmoil and distress for you.
You may be wanting to get away from feeling undervalued, insignificant, disrespected or burdened with blame and guilt and struggling with emotional responses which are resulting in unhelpful behaviours and isolation. You may feel trapped in your situation and unable to see your way through. You may need some assistance to help you make an important decision.
The value of being heard can not be underestimated and it is from this starting point that we can work out what it is you are wanting and assess the situation. I like to work in such a way that will clarify what is important to you and eventually uncover strengths that may be currently hidden from view. Help you access or develop wisdom, knowledge and courage. Having a sense of the value of who you are, an appreciation of what you have and an understanding and ability to relate well and resolve conflicts with others is an asset.
Are you feeling stuck?
Maybe you have sustained a loss in your life and you are struggling with grief?
Are you in need of pruning? Will some weeding or just plain feeding do in order to produce the fruit that you would like? Some replanting may be wise. Are you in need of developing resilience or do you need a dose of good old fashioned common sense - you may want to learn how be able to give yourself a rest physically or mentally.
Are you feeling conflicted within yourself? You may be feeling isolated and disconnected from those around you. Maybe you are finding that you don't like yourself! Knowing how to get rid of unhelpful and disabling ideas and stories which can confine and limit, is worthwhile, and as such, is a part of the counselling process that I consider invaluable.
You may want to work out what's important to you in terms of where you are in your life. Would you like to change or broaden your perspective or manage or get rid of a problem?
Are you facing a crisis? A crisis can be seen as a dangerous opportunity for change and can be exciting although exhausting and scary as well.
Are you having a problem with change and the gains and losses it brings with it? Do you want to gain balance and understanding in some area?
Perhaps you want to Improve the way you handle conflicts both within yourself and with others. It can be frustrating and limiting having reactive responses which then create more turmoil and distress for you.
You may be wanting to get away from feeling undervalued, insignificant, disrespected or burdened with blame and guilt and struggling with emotional responses which are resulting in unhelpful behaviours and isolation. You may feel trapped in your situation and unable to see your way through. You may need some assistance to help you make an important decision.
The value of being heard can not be underestimated and it is from this starting point that we can work out what it is you are wanting and assess the situation. I like to work in such a way that will clarify what is important to you and eventually uncover strengths that may be currently hidden from view. Help you access or develop wisdom, knowledge and courage. Having a sense of the value of who you are, an appreciation of what you have and an understanding and ability to relate well and resolve conflicts with others is an asset.