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Sydney Counselling – A Brief Overview Of The Counselling Process

If you have never been to a Sydney counselling session before (or a counselling session anywhere , for that matter), you may not be familiar with how psychotherapy or counselling works and the counselling process. (you may want to read the ‘What Is Counselling” page for explanation of the terms ‘Counselling’ and ‘Psychotherapy’ and general information about Counselling. In this first article we will address the  first counselling or psychotherapy session.

Sydney Counselling – The First Counselling Session

Your first counselling session is a helpful opportunity for the counsellor and the client to get to know each other and , very importantly , for the client to get to feel comfortable. It often takes a few sessions for the client to feel totally at ease and comfortable enough to discuss issues ,concerns and worries they not previously have spoken about before. It takes time to build trust and a ‘space’ where the client begins to feel ‘safe’ and comfortable in sharing. Obviously every psychotherapist and  counsellor is different and there are many of approaches and ‘therapies’ offered. What you have envisaged or read about may differ when it comes to seeing a particular psychotherapist or counsellor and there will be differences in how a counsellor begins the counselling session. Some counsellors’ may want to establish ground rules’ or gather background information whilst others may prefer to more quickly commence the session and let the client take the lead.  It is always useful to briefly discuss with the counsellor on the telephone your expectations and needs regarding counselling and get a feel for the type of approach that a particular counsellor may take.

 

Sydney Counselling – After the initial session

Depending on the type of psychotherapist or counsellor that the client meets with, they may be given ‘homework’ or follow up exercises which may be discussed in the following counselling session. This could include journaling or written work, time spent thinking about and reflecting on a particular issue, reading  articles, or possibly carrying out behavioural tasks and exercises set by the counsellor during the session.This ‘homework’ ,for want of a better term can be very helpful and will allow the client to get more out of their following session .

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Address Of Practice Location(s):                                                                

126 Booth St, Annandale 2038

137 Military Rd, Mosman 2088

 

Contact Phone Number : 

0407 978 234

Email Address :

ejones@myemailaddress.com

Website :

ejonescounselling.com.au

Profile:

Hi my name is Elizabeth. I am a ACA and CAPA accredited counsellor and psychotherapist with over 3 years experience. I offer counselling and psychotherapy to individuals and couples for short and long-term work. Sharing what troubles you in a caring, professional setting is a very positive step towards creating change and a better life for yourself. My role is to help support you and steadily bring about the positive changes you seek in your life. This may relate to issues that have arisen recently or it may be things that have troubled and concerned you for many years. I work with the belief that you know how to support yourself and how to solve your own problems, but sometimes you may get stuck in an unhelpful pattern and need someone else to help you to get out of it. However difficult these issues may seem , they can be helped and real positive change is possible. I aim to provide the support you need in finding a more satisfying way to live. My aim is to help you:

• Identify your current difficulties more clearly
• Explore these patterns in your life that lead to you feeling ‘stuck’
• Support the process of your change and assisting you to find new ways to move forward

Training Qualifications And Experience :

Diploma of Counselling, Graduate Diploma In Counselling
Three years of Psychotherapy training completed 2010
Additional workshops undertaken in Psychodynamics, Creativity, bodywork, CBT
and Brief Therapy

Issues, Problems, Challenges I work with :

Abuse
Addiction(s)
Anger Management
Anxiety
Bereavement
Bullying
Child Related Issues
Couples Counselling
Depression
Eating Disorders
Emotional Abuse
Generalised Anxiety
Low Self-Confidence
Low Self-Esteem
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Panic Disorder
Phobias
Physical Abuse
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Postnatal Depression

Styles Of Therapy I Work With :

Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive Therapy
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
General Counselling and Psychotherapy

Further Information :

I offer counselling for disabled people in their own home.
Session Times: Monday to Saturday

Member Organisations :

ACA CAPA

Address Of Practice :

36 hubert avenue

balmain 2234

Contact Phone Number :

0466775889

Email Address :

mary@fff.com

Website :

marycounsellin.com

Profile :

Hi my name is Diane.
I am an experienced trained counsellor. My work is with individuals, couples and groups. I am a British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Member and work within their Ethical Framework.

I work from my home and offer a confidential and safe place to share inner secrets that may have been hindering, living life to the full. This is also a time to explore and find a new way ahead.
Call Diane now, for a quick chat on: 0121 749 1621 or mobile 079 61055779.

Counselling is used by many people to look at difficulties in their lives. I provide a confidential space in which you can receive help to resolve issues and create a life with more clarity. This may be achieved through exploring your hopes, fears, beliefs and gaining awareness about the relationships you have with yourself and others.
Counselling can create a window through which you may see new choices, other ways of approaching past or present problems and behaviours, and make changes -
If you do things the way you always did, you will get what you always got, if you want something different, make a change.
Call Diane on 0121 749 1621 or mobile 079 61055779

I can use different interventions like; shells and stones, metaphors, guided imagery to help people find a way to move on or explore their difficulties in a way that suits them best.

Call me now for a chat, on 0121 7491621 or mobile 07961055779 before you decide to book a session

Training Qualifications And Experience :

I am trained in Humanistic Integrative therapy including; CBT, Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Solution Focused, short term therapy.

I work for a nation wide service (Mind) offering counselling with mental health issues and general counselling.

My qualifications include Certificates in Person Centred Counselling, Integrative Counselling, Time Limited Counselling, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and adult education.
I offer both short and long term counselling, depending on your needs.

I have an Integrative approach to counselling. This means I draw on a number of therapeutic models according to your needs. The core counselling model underpinning all my work is called Person Centred.

My approach is to treat my clients with empathy, understanding, acceptance, authenticity, and listen carefully to what they speak about. I am neither directive nor judgmental but I can certainly be challenging.
Give me a call and have a chat today.

Areas of counselling I work with :

• Abuse
• Addiction(s)
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Bullying
• Child Related Issues
• Couples Counselling
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• Emotional Abuse
• Generalised Anxiety
• Low Self-Confidence
• Low Self-Esteem
• Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
• Panic Disorder
• Phobias
• Physical Abuse
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
• Postnatal Depression
• Relationship Issues

Therapies Available :

• Behavioural Therapy
• Cognitive Therapy
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

Further Information :

I offer counselling for disabled people in their own home.
If you do things the way you always did, you will get what you always got, if you want something different, make a change.
Call Diane now and have a free confidential 10 min chat before you decide.

Member Organisations :

A.C.A.  C.A.P.A.

Counsellors Sydney – How To Find A Counsellor Or Psychotherapist

 

The Counsellors Sydney website was designed to allow residents of Sydney to quickly and easily locate a professional counsellor or psychotherapist in there area . Simply enter your postcode into the search box to the right and a listing of professional counsellors and psychotherapists in and around your suburb will be displayed. Alternatively visit the Advanced Search Page

 

Counsellors Sydney – Advanced Search

Counselling Parramatta

 

Welcome to the Counselling Parramatta page of the ‘Find A Counsellor Sydney’  directory. To locate a counsellor or psychotherapist  in Parramatta ,N.S.W. or a counsellor in suburbs surrounding Parramatta simply enter your postcode in the search box to the right. Alternatively go to the Advanced Search page for more options in locating a counsellor.

Counselling Parramatta -About Counselling

Counselling is about being able to talk about what is happening in your life in a confidential,very safe and private way.The counsellor is very skilled in listening and you will not be judged. Counsellors are specially trained to understand your difficulties and work with you to help you work through those problems and issues. You can discuss with your counsellor the frequency of the counselling sessions . Read more about the Counselling process on the What is Counselling page.

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Counselling Parramatta – What Counselling Is Not

Occasionally people that seek out counselling do so hoping to find advice. In general , counsellor or psychotherapist will not offer advice or tell you what to do. The counselling process is designed so that the client will find their own solution and gain insights into the issues that bought them to counselling initially .The  client will receive support and guidance from the therapist or counsellor. Counselling is not meant to be a ‘quick fix’  , but might , for example , aim to empower the client to look at their situation in new ways or explore the underlying reasons as to why they feel the way they do.

Counselling Parramatta -How many Counselling  sessions will you need?

This can be a difficult question to answer ,however it is reasonable to assume that although you can achieve progress  in the your first counselling or psychotherapy session, the majority of people will need more than one session to help bring about the changes they are looking for in their lives. Generally speaking , the amount of sessions required will vary from individual to individual. For some people they may require just three or four counselling sessions, whereas other people can see a counsellor for many months or even years. It is a good idea to discuss this with the counsellor on your first visit.

 

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Marriage Counselling Sydney

Welcome to the Marriage Counselling Sydney  page of the Counselling Sydney website.

The term ‘Marriage Counselling’ is interchangeable with the term ‘Couples Counselling’ . In our lives our  closest and most intimate relationship is generally our  marriage  or relationship with our partner. When this relationship no longer ‘works’ the impact on our lives can be devastating and our whole way of functioning and interacting in the world can be affected. Our very well being ,health and happiness can suffer. For some people their very sense of  self-worth and identity has its foundation based on the quality of our relationships. When these primary relationships change our mental health can be severely affected and we can feel despair.

Marriage Counselling Sydney – Symptoms and Indicators of Marriage Issues.

• Communication between the couple may have broken down
• The Sexual relationship has diminished or ended or causes problems
•  Lack of resolution of disagreements and arguments
• Violence or threats of violence
• Anxiety ,depression or other health issues recur
• Trust within the relationship is diminished or broken

Relationships can suffer with the pressures and strains of daily life . Love may change or disappear and may be replaced by feelings of resentment or anger. Commonly, each partner can view the situation quite differently . This difference can be dependent on their own earlier experiences of family life. One partner may view the changes within the relationship with concern ,even despair, whilst the other partner may these changes as being temporary.

Marriage Counselling Sydney -When is the right time for Couple Counselling?

• Arguments and disagreements continue within the relationship without resolution
• Discussion within the couple becomes difficult .Conversations may become confused and rage or anger may arise frequently.
• One or both of the couple believe that separation or divorce may be the only option to resolve the situation
• The sexual side of the relationship lacks passion , enjoyment or no longer exists
• A diminishing of trust . This may be as a result of financial issues , an affair, or secretiveness

Marriage Counselling Sydney – Additional Considerations

• It is generally (though not always) preferable that both of the couple attend the marriage counselling sessions together. If there is domestic violence or fear then this may well not be the case and counselling can be undertaken with one partner .
• Negotiation and healthy conflict resolution skills are the foundation of healthy relationships. Whilst arguments may always occur , being able to negotiate and work through them is  very important.
• When two people enter into a relationship the bring with them their own values and beliefs. Both partners must feel ‘heard’ in order to thrive within the relationship. This often mean developing new communication skills.
• Within any relationship ,but particularly a relationship between a couple it is very important that differences are acknowledged. If not the couple may ‘merge’ or one partner may be ‘unheard’. Sometimes one partner may dominate while the other may ‘disappear’.
• Disagreements and arguments are a healthy and essential part of any relationship . They can  energise it if carried out in a healthy and skillful way. Indirect or covert anger and domestic violence are destructive.

Marriage Counselling can assist with understanding the messages around and about conflict. These may have inherited from our family of origin . Counselling can offer couples the opportunity to learn valuable new skills.

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Relationship Counselling Sydney

 

Welcome to the Relationship Counselling Sydney page of the ‘ Counselling Sydney‘ web directory .The Australian Bureau Of Statistics (A.B.S.) currently reports that 48 percent of marriages end in divorce. This does not take into account the number of de-facto relationships that end. Relationships can be complex and at times seem very difficult to navigate , however , a healthy loving relationship can be joyous and add hugely to our quality of life.

 

 

Relationship Counselling Sydney – Why Seek Out A Sydney Relationship Counsellor?

When a relationship is experiencing difficult times it can be extremely difficult for both parties to clearly see what is happening within the relationship and what may be helpful in revitalising the relationship or overcoming the issues a couple may be struggling with.

Relationship counselling is designed to help you to make the most of your current relationship and even explore past,  future relationships. Relationship counselling can even be very helpful if you even if you are not currently in a relationship. Many people only consider seeing a Sydney relationship counsellor  when there is a major crises in their relationship or possibly when people are facing a divorce ,a separationor if an affair or major conflict has arisen within that relationship. But a skilled Sydney relationship counsellor can be very helpful if a couple is experiencing issues or worries that may  seem quite trivial . Even when couples perceive that things are going smoothly within their relationship relationship counselling is sometimes employed to help keep the relationship ‘healthy’ and vibrant.

 

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Relationship Counselling Sydney – How Will Seeing A Sydney Relationship Counsellor Help You?

Making an appointment to visit a Sydney relationship counsellor can be a very worthwhile option if you or your partner are having difficulties or concerns within your relationship . Couples counselling has been an increasing important area of counselling in Sydney .Regardless of exactly what you want to get out of relationship counselling,  it is very rare that you will leave a relationship counselling session without feeling some positive change. In many instances they have seen a transformation in their relationships , flowing through to their lives. In some cases people will seek out a relationship counsellor to assist with a specific issue or problem that the couple has been struggling to overcome and wish to move forward with. The relationship counselling process will hopefully provide the couple with more confidence in their ability to deal with the issues they are facing and move on and less anxiety and more confidence in their relationship.

 

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