What is counselling and what to expect
Welcome to clarity, I am passionate about helping people work through struggles, challenges, past and present trauma , relationship issues and low self worth. I help people to make sense of their lives and their thought patterns, which can often feel messy and present as past, present and future anxieties or negative thoughts or behaviors. However any presenting issue is welcome.
I offer one to one sessions as well as couples therapy. Our sessions will involve sitting ( or standing, whatever feels more comfortable) with myself and initially talking about what's brought you to the counselling room, then working together using reflection, reframing, and exploration to gain a better understanding of yourself and your life by helping you untangle your mind and gain a better perspective. I will actively listen to you with no judgement, i will work at your pace.
I am a person centered trauma informed therapist offering face to face sessions , online, email and telephone sessions along with walk and talk therapy. My approach is person centered however i am able to tailor my approach to each individual pulling on different modalities where needed.
I do not give advice.
I will assist you with finding ways to better navigate your way through life. I believe with the assistance of counselling people have the ability to find their own solutions and the power to make positive change by exploring their choices and circumstances/ life experiences. I offer a safe space for you to 'Be you' and to assist and help you to look at things from different perspectives which will encourage you to explore yourself and also the issues which you bring to the counselling sessions . when i talk about safe spaces i refer to a comfortable chair, a confidential environment and also a calming of your nervous system and racing thoughts by offering where needed grounding techniques and breathing tools to help regulate your mind and body.
Counselling can be short or long term. This is down to what you feel is most helpful. I offer an accepting space for you to express yourself and explore your world at your pace. Counselling has the potential to be the ultimate self care, which could help you to feel more positive about yourself by increasing self worth , alleviating pain and distress and help you feel better about your overall wellbeing and mental health. Counselling isn't a magic cure , it is a process of exploration and self awareness, to enable clarity, self worth and growth.
Clarity Counselling.....talking freely, being heard and feeling valued.
Is counselling for me ?
Do you have questions or concerns about starting personal therapy? I offer an initial telephone conversation where we can talk about your expectations of therapy and how counselling could help you. This initial contact is more like a pre session chat looking at how therapy can help you and how we will work together. This is free of charge and usually takes around 10 minutes.
I offer face to face sessions, email Counselling , online sessions and telephone counselling appointments. I also upon request and consideration offer home visit appointments.
All information disclosed during the telephone contact is kept confidential. This will be discussed in more detail when we initially meet /speak.
History of clarity counselling.
I have always enjoyed working with people in a helping role. this passion led me to train as a therapist. I am a Qualified Therapeutic private practitioner/ Counsellor. I am also a registered Member of the BACP.
I began counselling as a volunteer in 2007 during my diploma training. After qualifying I continued to work as a volunteer counsellor for a mental health charity in Cardiff ( Cardiff Mind)
I then set up my private practice (2012). I also along side counselling worked( until 2022 ) in domiciliary care for 21 years .
I have experience working with many people who have had different presenting issues ranging from Anxiety, obsessive compulsive behaviors, childhood trauma, adult trauma, low mood, low confidence, abuse, loss, grief, relationships struggles, self worth, work place challenges, upset, regret, guilt, shame, addiction, post trauma challenges.
I have also worked with older people and specifically those diagnosed with dementia and those caring for a loved one living with dementia and know first hand how challenging and life changing this can be.
Testimony , Kirsten Hobbs
For information on session cost or If you feel you'd like to learn more about how counselling could help you please contact me.
