“Therapy should not be theory driven, but relationship driven”
Irvin Yalom.
 

“It is the relationship that heals”
Irvin Yalom.

The relationship between the counsellor and client is often referred to as the therapeutic relationship. Research has shown that the therapeutic relationship is the most important ingredient in achieving a successful outcome in counselling. 

Therefore, I believe that it is essential to build a good rapport and therapeutic relationship, based upon respect, trust, understanding and unconditional acceptance. 
 

It is important to maintain this relationship throughout the time that we 
work together. The therapeutic relationship that we establish will allow you to feel safe, held and able to explore whatever you bring to your sessions openly and confidentially without being judged.

I counsel clients using an integrative approach, which means that I draw on different schools of thought and ways of working to produce the most effective therapy for each individual client.  Counselling sessions often involve looking at past history, childhood, family or cultural experiences, as well as what is happening for you in the here and now.

The Integrative approach meets the needs of each individual client in a unique and personal way and allows for flexibility within the counselling room and avoids a one size fits all approach.
 

Each person needs to be considered as a whole and counselling techniques must be tailored to their individual needs and personal circumstances, as we are all unique individuals and integrative therapy respects that.

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I value each persons individuality and respect difference, diversity and inclusive practice within my work., therefore,  I am passionate about creating an inclusive, welcoming, nonjudgmental and affirming space, where clients feel seen, valued and understood, which is LGBTQ+ friendly and culturally sensitive.

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I offer neurodivergent affirming therapy and have experience of working with clients who are neurodivergent (including ADHD, Autism, Dyspraxia and Dyslexia) and clients with learning disabilities. I also work with neurotypical clients who help, support, care for or whose loved one is neurodivergent. 

 

I work with what each individual client brings to counselling and some of the issues I work with include:-
 

• Anxiety

• Feeling depressed, low, sad or empty 

• Feeling stressed and/or overwhelmed 

• Low self-confidence, worth and esteem

• Verbal, physical, emotional and sexual Abuse 

• Trauma and traumatic events

• Panic disorders/panic attacks

• Bereavement, grief and loss

• Feeling stuck, uninspired or lost 

• unresolved issues from the past​

• A sense of failure or shame or imposter syndrom

• Repeatedly becoming involved in unsatisfactory or destructive relationships

• Adjusting to university life (homesick and /or experiencing cultural shock)

• Difficulties impacting upon engagement with academic studies 

• Graduation anxiety 

• Relationship problems: family, partners, friends, flatmates, course-mates

• Lacking motivation or experiencing feelings of underachievement

• Parenting, be this becoming a new parent or navigating parenthood and other commitment

• Parenting issues, challenges and family conflict 

• Unresolved issues from the past 

• Cultural identity and belonging

• Gender, sexuality and relationship diversity

• Feeling adrift or uprooted - Living away from home

• Identity Issues

• Stress and burnout

• Creative block

• Work-life balance

• Work and workplace issues

• Loneliness and isolation

• Significant life events 

• Building a resilient sense of self

• Food and eating related problems

• Life changes and transitions

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This list is not comprehensive, therefore your reason for seeking counselling may not be listed above.
 

To find out more or to book a FREE consultation 
appointment call me on: +4407922705020 or email: roseagyemancounselling@gmail.com

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