About therapy / counselling

Life has its ups and downs. All of us can be confronted with:
·    Relationship difficulties
·    Separation from, or the death, of a loved one
·    Acute or chronic illness
·    Problems at work
·    Emotional and physical stress
·    Depression and anxiety
·    Feelings of hopelessness and fear about  world events

Often we can get through these phases in life through our inner strength and with the help and support of friends and family. However, sometimes friends or family may be part of the problem. Or we just can't see a light at the end of the tunnel.   Old survival mechanisms just do not work any more. Change seems inevitable but we don't know how. We can feel frustrated and depressed. And unable to communicate clearly.
At times like this therapy can be useful.

"However high the mountain is, there is always a way to the top." - African saying


How does therapy work?

A safe space
The therapist can provide a safe, non-judgemental place to access and express emotion, to reflect, and to clarify. She can also give the support you may need to (re)discover your own capacities and internal strength.

Challenge
Having established a bond of trust and openness the therapist can also challenge and confront where necessary.

 

Exploring your potential

"In the final analysis, we count for something only because of the essential we embody, and if we do not embody that, life is wasted." C.G.Jung

Crisis is not the only reason that people decide to enter therapy. The decision can be based on the desire for self-knowledge and the search for meaning.  Every human being has an innate capacity and drive to develop their potential. This drive can be supported or suppressed by our surroundings. It is up to each of us to take responsibility for ourselves and our place in the world.

The process of therapy may involve any or all of the following:
* Evaluating your personal beliefs
* Separating yourself from those that no longer support your growth
* Dealing with self criticism
* Making new choices
* Developing compassion towards  yourself and others
* Expanding your identity
* (Re)-discovering your dreams and vision


Frequency

A session normally lasts one hour. At the beginning on a weekly basis. This may later change to once every two or three weeks. It is also possible that there may be periods where more frequent appointments are necessary. Client and therapist decide this together.

Making an appointment

Usually it is possible to make an appointment at relatively short notice. The easiest way to make an appointment is to call 020-6831892 preferably between 8.30a.m. and 9.15a.m. Monday till Friday. You can also mail Zelda.


Changing or cancelling an appointment

If you cannot keep the appointment then it can be changed or cancelled by voice-mail. However this must be no less than two days in advance so that someone else can take that time. In the case of later cancellation you will be charged the full amount for the reserved time.