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How many ‘Selves’ do you have?

March 1, 2017

The idea of multiple selves is a concept that describes how differing aspects of our-selves exist within one person. Rather than describing multiple people residing within one body, one person’s self is seen to include a range of selves – or parts of one-Self. Virginia Woolf (1882 – 1941) describes this idea beautifully: “…a biography is considered complete if it merely accounts for Continue Reading

Finding a therapist

November 6, 2016

Finding a therapist Where to begin ? When seeking counselling, start by checking the listings of counsellors on the ethical bodies websites such as the BACP.  Here you will find therapists who meets certain criteria including: • Having suitable qualifications. • Having current indemnity insurance. • Adhering to the professional body’s ethical code of practice. • Attending regular and Continue Reading

As a carer, it has been validating

As a carer, it has been validating as well as challenging, and a great support and safety valve at a difficult time in my life.

I found talking with James

I found talking with James covering my still feelings of grief after the death of my first husband most rewarding. We also discussed my own mortality and the feelings surrounding it as I enter my 76th year, usually a taboo subject but now I feel much more comfortable facing my own death… a journey we all must make. Thank you James for your listening ear.

James is an excellent listener

James is an excellent listener and has provided a safe space for me to be free to talk about and explore the things that are important to me, and that trouble me, past, present and future.

For me, James creates a very safe space

For me, James creates a very safe space where I know that I am listened to without judgement. He helps me to get in touch with the feelings that I struggle to express and uses approaches that push me towards finding the answers that I know are there but cannot always say out loud.

James has helped me to identify

James has helped me to identify and to express the thoughts and feelings I have, both positive and negative, in an atmosphere of acknowledgement and acceptance.