At Turning Tides we understand the bravery it takes to admit you want help and to access the relevant support necessary to achieve change. The first time you make contact can be a daunting experience but we believe that the benefits and the peace you can experience will make it worth while.
Counselling is a time set aside by you and your counsellor to look at what has brought you to therapy. The counsellor will do their best to help you to look at your issues, counsellors will not give advice on what to do with your life, however they will help you to identify the right course of action, either to help resolve your difficulties or help find ways of coping. Talking about these things may take time and it is often a difficult process, however it is also beneficial in helping you to move forward.
The overall aim of counselling is to provide an opportunity for you to work towards living in a way that you experience as more satisfying and resourceful. This might include talking about life events, (past and present), feelings, emotions, relationships, ways of thinking and patterns of behaviour. It’s a way of helping you to express your thoughts and feelings, clarify your situation and come to terms with experiences. It helps to see difficulties more objectively and with less anxiety. The relationship between us is equal, taking place in an atmosphere of trust and mutual respect. You won’t tell you what to do, advise or pass judgement. I hope to create a safe atmosphere to help explore issues that are important to you. Of course there are times when it doesn’t work miracles. It’s like most things in life, you get out of it what you put in.
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You can reach us on:
Bexley area -
Caroline Gladdish
Email -
turningtidescounselling@yahoo.co.uk
You can also use our contact form.