Counselling

There is often confusion about the difference between Psychotherapy and Counselling. There are similarities and overlap between the two, but put simply, Counselling tends to focus on supporting a client with specific and difficult life events. It is often shorter-term work and structured within a time frame. It can sometimes be a first and foundational therapeutic experience which may later be followed by a longer Psychotherapy journey.

Psychotherapy is a longer-term process which is often organic in nature. Working at depth, it can explore many themes and works towards a sense of growth, lasting change and healing. Psychotherapy training is often longer in duration and requires therapists to attend their own ongoing personal Psychotherapy. This promotes self awareness and ethical practice.

For more detailed information about how both Psychotherapy and Counselling can help, click here.

I tend to work with clients that are interested in long term therapy and a more in-depth process, but can adapt to working in a more time-limited way. We can discuss this in more detail at our first meeting.