What Is Counselling?

 

Counselling is a form of talk therapy. The aim of counselling is to give individuals a safe space where they can work through and understand their problems more fully with the help from a trained professional. The counsellor will generally utilise specific interventions and strategies to help the client find out what's occurring for them, and from there work on ways to help get them back to living a life aligned with their values again. 

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The Counselling Approach.

 

Simone uses a person-centred approach. This means that she works with the client collaboratively to help  them come up with their own solutions and explore why they are feeling the way they do, allowing them to feel confidant and empowered to move forward. Simone believes that everyone has the answers but they may just need some support and assistance in times of struggle and confusion.

 

Simone uses a number of interventions to assist her clients, these may include Cognitive  Behavioural Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy ,Solution Focused Therapy, Strength Based, and Mindfulness Interventions.

 

Simone will always discuss the interventions used in therapy prior to implementing them in session, ensuring her clients are familiar and comfortable with the process.

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All counselling sessions are conducted online. Telehealth counselling gives clients flexibility and the comfort of being in familiar surroundings. 

An online session runs for approximately 55 mins for a 60 min appointment, and 70 mins for a 75 min appointment, the remainder of the time is used to rebook and to finalise notes of the session.

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There may be times when a client's issue is beyond the counsellors scope of practice. If this happens Simone will discuss this with the client and look at appropriate referral options.

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