Counselling/Psychotherapy

Firstly, just to acknowledge the reality that nobody has the perfect life where nothing goes wrong. Life happens to all of us and can sometimes leave us feeling confused, overwhelmed, numb, dissociative, alone and lost. When emotions are running high it can be hard to see the woods through the trees and this is when we are likely to resort to old, or create new, unhealthy behaviours/coping strategies that keep us stuck in our own suffering. Becoming masters at self-sabotage and being our own worst critic.

At MJB Counselling and Psychotherapy the aim is to offer you a safe, non-judgemental, empathic, impartial and confidential place to talk about your past/present/future challenges/traumas and the associated emotions, beliefs/thoughts and behaviours. At times this will feel uncomfortable and as your counsellor I will be there to guide and support you through your healing journey. I believe that seeking counselling is a strength as it takes courage to work through traumatic experiences.

There are many situations/reasons as to why somebody might seek counselling. MJB Counselling has experience in working with many different issues, but here are some of the more specialised areas:

  • Anxiety/OCD/Panic disorder

  • Depression

  • Stress

  • Trauma

  • Bereavement

  • Abuse (sexual/emotional/physical/financial)

  • Bullying

  • Phobias/habits

  • Low self-esteem/self-worth/self-confidence

  • Relationships

  • Self-defeating behaviours and addictions

  • Anger management

  • Strong inner-critic

  • Health related issues

What can I expect from Counselling or Psychotherapy? 

At MJB Counselling you can expect a very interactive style of counselling. I’ll be looking out for any negative limiting beliefs that you have, which are holding you back. I’ll be looking to identify any blind spots that you are not yet consciously aware of. So, that these can be explored in a respectful and empathic way to bring clarity, leading to healthier and more truthful alternative perspectives, behaviours and emotional responses.

At MJB Counselling therapeutic intervention is tailored to the client’s specific individual needs. Therefore, the length and focus of work will vary according to individual needs and circumstances.  However, in each case the aim is to help you to explore who you are and why you are experiencing the problems and crises in your life.  Whether they arise from recent circumstances, health issues, childhood adverse events or long-standing negative attitudes and beliefs. Counselling will also help and encourage you to develop healthier ways of coping, so that you can start to take positive steps to resolve your issues and start to live the life you deserve.

During counselling I will act as your guide and provide a safe environment where you can freely express and manage uncomfortable feelings, take responsibility for your own behaviours/thoughts/feelings, draw upon your own natural resources using memory, imagination, problem solving abilities, self-awareness, and offer a range of complementary thinking styles to employ in various different situations.  My aim at MJB Counselling is to create an environment that enables effective healing and change to take place. This will involve uncovering and working with the root cause of the emotional distress, opposed to just working with the symptom.

How will I know if MJB Counselling is right for me?

I acknowledge that my personality and style of working will not be suited to every client. Therefore, I offer a no obligation initial consultation to start with, so that clients can have the opportunity to meet me either in person or remotely. The consultation will allow me to gain an understanding of your current situation, what changes you believe you need to make to improve your quality of life, and to explain the different techniques I offer. By the end of the consultation, it’ll give us both the opportunity to assess if we are a good fit together.   

Disclaimer 

I do not provide medical advice or diagnosis. All therapies provided are not intended to diagnose or treat any particular individual or condition. If you have a professionally diagnosed mental or physical condition, please consult with your registered medical practitioner first. By seeking therapy with MJB Counselling you are agreeing to this Disclaimer.