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Choosing the right counsellor is an important part of the process to help enhance the therapeutic relationship. 

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So, what makes me different from any other counsellor you might ask yourself? In honesty, I do not think I am different; most people who choose this profession do so because they want to 'rescue' others — the old cliché of "wanting to help" springs to mind. In my case, it was a process of difficult childhood experiences that brought me to this career, and the desire to get underneath my problems and the constant poor choices I was making in my life.  My thinking was, if I can understand what makes me feel and do this, it will allow me to react differently, my want to get off the hamster wheel. To put some context to what holds me back in life, to empower myself to be more of the person I want to be and feel, regardless of my past.

 

This change in my approach has led me to new beginnings, it has enabled me to learn from my past, and to recognise my learned behaviour patterns that prevented me to live my life with a healthier outlook.

 

My mission of self-discovery brought me to the world of counselling. I feel it a privilege to be accepted into a stranger's world.  To support them on their journey, to provide genuine empathy in a non-judgmental way, allowing the client’s story to unfold in a secure and safe space.  It is important to allow everyone to address their internal challenges – although it can be difficult to manage one's inner critic. However, confronting these issues can have significant benefits.

 

What I ask of my clients is they are fully committed to the counselling process. they regard their sessions as personal self-care. This is a powerful and inspiring part of the process. We will work towards change and moving from entrenched negative thinking to one of positivity, which helps to focus and reframe. Setting goals to work towards an improved outlook with clarity to support a new sense of direction.

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When you struggle to make sense of how you feel, it becomes increasingly difficult to express yourself. It can be overwhelming, and the confusion can prevent us from functioning as we would like to.  It is true to say, I have been there, done that and read loads of self-help books.  Nothing worked in the same way as openly talking to a professional counsellor, someone who ultimately 'gets you', who has the tools, skill and the theory to help guide and walk alongside in times of need.

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So, how do you know when counselling is working?

We would have regular reviews to discuss the changes and agree the next steps together to help you feel in control. A sense of improved self-awareness of what YOU need - as opposed to what others expect of you. When this starts to happen you're well on the way! 

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If you're tired of struggling with problems and making poor choices, then counselling could be the place for you. With the help and support from a professionally accredited and qualified counsellor to help guide you through.   

 

Contact Kathy in complete confidence at info@kathystelfoxcounselling.space or 07730896759 for an assessment for us to meet and greet on making change happen.