Psychotherapists and Counsellors Answer your Questions

I have dedicated the past twenty years to support people. I believe that a person's mental health should at all times be prioritised. I do believe I add value to my client's lives, however in return I...

I have dedicated the past twenty years to support people. I believe that a person's mental health should at all times be prioritised. I do believe I add value to my client's lives, however in return I learn from their experiences. Providing therapy is an enriching journey. Working for many years in the forensic space and returning to a more clinical and therapeutic setting provides me with additional skills as a practitioner. I provide a holistic understanding to clients and working with younger and more mature clients has been an enriching experience. Serving in the helping profession and providing assistance with mental health concerns remain to be a fulfilling profession and calling.

For me, therapy has provided an outlet to discuss my internal experiences out loud and given an opportunity to reflect on blindspots, things I haven't considered, things I haven't realised are...

For me, therapy has provided an outlet to discuss my internal experiences out loud and given an opportunity to reflect on blindspots, things I haven't considered, things I haven't realised are connected. It helps me to get out of my own head, and see things more laterally- which I think is good!

Therapy has supported me to understand, know and accept myself. I have learned to tolerate the pain that I ran from for many years. I have found ways to express myself through drawing and clay...

Therapy has supported me to understand, know and accept myself. I have learned to tolerate the pain that I ran from for many years. I have found ways to express myself through drawing and clay therapy, that I had no words or logic for. It has brought me hope.

Therapy was helpful in my life as it taught me that we are the only ones who can make ourselves happy. If we rely on others and their view of us, we will often chase something that may never be...

Therapy was helpful in my life as it taught me that we are the only ones who can make ourselves happy. If we rely on others and their view of us, we will often chase something that may never be achievable. By focusing on what I do and how I do it, my well-being and mental health was positively impacted and my relationships in life improved.

I am no better than anyone else, but I have been fortunate enough to use some wonderful methods, and meet some wonderful teachers to examine myself and my own actions as fully as possible so far in my...

I am no better than anyone else, but I have been fortunate enough to use some wonderful methods, and meet some wonderful teachers to examine myself and my own actions as fully as possible so far in my life.

I am happy and fulfilled because I am doing what is my real passion. I feel I make a difference in people's life - and one can not ask for a better reward.

I am happy and fulfilled because I am doing what is my real passion. I feel I make a difference in people's life - and one can not ask for a better reward.

I have been on my own emotional healing journey for many years and have integrated many of my wounded parts that have allowed me to have more meaningful relationship in my life. I have learnt to...

I have been on my own emotional healing journey for many years and have integrated many of my wounded parts that have allowed me to have more meaningful relationship in my life. I have learnt to regulate my nervous system and create deep connections with self and others.