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There are many different ways that counsellors work with their clients. We can discuss these during our first few sessions to decide together which approach might work best for you. The three approaches that I most commonly work with are outlined below.

Cognitive Therapy

Cognitive therapy works on the theory that how a person thinks in a stressful situation determines their feelings and behavior. Change occurs when a client’s maladaptive thoughts, how they perceive and interpret stressful situations in their lives, are restructured in a way that is more helpful for them. Using the cognitive approach brings about change in those people who are able and prepared to work towards open-mindedness. By accepting challenges in stressful situations, change can occur.

Psychodynamic Therapy

The primary aim of psychodynamic counselling is to help the unconscious to become conscious by uncovering the clients’ thoughts and feelings that have been forgotten. As a child, early environments and experiences will have helped shape your current being and will hold the basis for areas of strength and vulnerability in the present. Gaining insight into early childhood experiences can lead to a more mature and effective way of living a happier and more productive life (Sarason & Sarason, 1999).

Relationship Therapy

Relationships can be challenging sometimes, especially if having healthy communication can seem impossible to achieve because we often close down when it comes to those difficult conversations. As your counsellor, I hope to provide you both with a safe non-judgemental space where you are able to express your needs, wants, and expectations of the other and self, trusting that you cannot get it wrong within your sessions. The fact that you have both decided to start relationship counselling is a great start.

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