Couselling at the Creative Health Centre, Brierley Hill, Stourbridge

“ Everyone can find hidden strengths which they can use to defuse pain and boost confidence”

What is Counselling?

Counselling is a therapeutic process which takes place when the client and counsellor engages in a safe, warm, confidential and non judgemental environment to explore any issues or distresses the client is currently experiencing.

With active listening, the counsellor is able to see difficulties from the client’s perspective. This helps the client see their issues more clearly, and with choices or changes will enable to help the client work through their issues and help reduce any confusion or distresses which are placed upon them.

During the counselling process clients are able and encouraged to freely explore various issues, feelings and thoughts in such a way that may not be possible with friends and family. This may be due to many reasons including fears of being judged, gossiped about, receiving unwanted opinions or advice from others.

Symptoms Counselling Can Help

	Assertiveness.
	Bereavement.
	Jealousy.
	Job related difficulties.
	Lonliness, anger, anxiety, depression, low self esteem.
	Loss of direction.
	Not coping.
	Sense of dissatisfaction.
	Self development.
	Sleeping problems.

How does Counselling work?

Christine is a person centered counsellor using various techniques from different theories to meet the needs of her clients. As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy she adheres to their ethical framework and policies.

In her role as counsellor she does not judge, give advice, opinions or tell you what to do. Christine feels that clients are their own experts with their issues. She allows clients to have the freedom to explore and understand any issues or difficulties within a confidential, warm and safe environment. By being empathic and showing unconditional positive regard towards her clients allows them to make choices to help manage their issues better and help ease any distresses which they may be experiencing.

Length and cost of a Counselling session?

Initial consultation £20 approx 45-50 minutes.

Each counselling session will last about 50 minutes and costs £30.

The length of time that counselling may take depends on the particular person and the type of problem. An initial discussion with a counsellor may give an indication of the possible length of counselling that may be valuable.

All consultations are completely impartial and confidential.