Breda Collins
Counselling, Psychotherapy and Clinical Supervision
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Breda Collins REG. SRN. MBACP. ACCRED.
Sometimes life events can overwhelm us and we can feel stuck and unable to find a way forward. At other times we just need someone who will really listen to us and treat us with respect. At these times talking to a professional can be helpful.
It takes great courage to ask for help. The therapeutic relationship is different from other relationships because it is all about you. I am pleased that you are considering whether counselling could help you. It is vital that a trusting relationship is built up, which is supportive and non-judgmental. My hope in facilitating this process, is to empower you and to help you find resources within yourself.
Counselling
Counselling is a therapeutic process where verbal communication is the tool to understanding difficulties. It is very different from social interaction, advice or suggestion.
Counselling is a place where a person can expect to be listened to at the deepest level. During one’s lifetime it is not unusual to have times of difficulty and sadness; or to feel ill at ease with oneself. It may be that those difficulties are short lived or prolonged.
No matter how big or small the challenges faced, the counselling experience offered will be professional, confidential, safe, supportive and ethical. As an integrative counsellor, I do not work with a one size fits all approach. My belief is that each person is a unique individual, who seeks counselling for different reasons with the hope of gaining a positive outcome in life.
How long will it take?
Sometimes changes can happen quite quickly. Other times they are more gradual. It is you who will choose how long your counselling should continue for and the duration is entirely dependent upon your needs.
For those who are diagnosed with mental health orders such as schizophrenia, bipolar personality disorder, paranoia, acute anxiety, or eating problems, it can take more time to work with these difficulties, but in a therapeutic relationship, a person can develop strength to make choices and see the possibilities of change.