COMPASSIONATE|CALM|CONFIDENTIAL
Let everything happen to you: beauty and terror.
Just keep going. No feeling is final.
Don’t let yourself lose me.
Nearby is the country they call life.
You will know it by its seriousness.
Give me your hand.
Rainer Maria Rilke
AN EXISTENTIAL HUMANIST APPROACH
WHAT IS COUNSELLING?
“The only journey is the one within.”
- Rainer Maria Rilke
Counselling provides a safe and confidential space for you to talk to a trained professional about your issues and concerns. Your counsellor will help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours so you can develop a better understanding of yourself and of others.
WHO IS IT FOR?
"The shoe that fits one person pinches another; there is no recipe for living that suits all cases."
- Carl Jung
In short: everyone. Whether you are dealing with challenges in your present life such as loss of an important relationship or job, or you simply want to understand yourself better, the counselling relationship will give you the safe space to explore your feelings. Counselling can be short term and focused on specific issues or can take place over years
HOW CAN I HELP?
The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change.
- Carl Rogers
I believe that you are the expert on your own life. Sometimes it is enough to speak and be really heard, and sometimes more practical support is needed. As an Integrative Counsellor, I work closely with you to support you in the way that you need.
ABOUT ME
Helen Skene MA (Hons) Ad.Dip MBACP
I am a fully qualified counsellor with an Advanced Diploma in Integrative Counselling, and am a registered member of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
I believe that the relationship is the most important aspect of the counselling process, with a safe and empathetic connection facilitating healing. I offer a non-judgmental and friendly space to talk and work through any issues which you may be struggling with.
As an integrative counsellor I work with a variety of different modalities, tailored to fit each client. I work in a client led way and offer a non-judgmental space to support and explore my client’s individual needs.
As a member of the BACP I have undertaken accredited training and meet certain standards within my practice. I follow the BACP ethical framework to ensure my practice is safe, ethical and puts my clients first.
CONTACT
Get in touch for further information or for a free informal chat.