Make Therapy Work for You

Not every therapist is for every client. Not every client is for every therapist.

My goal is to give you the best therapeutic experience that I can. This means being clear with my therapeutic strengths as well as transprent about the areas that fall outside of my scope of expertise so that you find find your therapeutic 'best fit'.

I will be GREAT for you if you want to...:
... develop your communication skills.
... learn how to set and implement boundaries.
... work on your relationship individually or with your partner.
... learn how to effectively manage conflict.
... understand and work through anxiety.
... challenge and reframe negative/anxious self-talk.
... reflect on life experiences and gain perspective and understanding. 

If you require support in any of the areas listed below, please see The ACA website and use the 'Find A Counsellor' tab to search for your requirements. CLICK HERE 

I will not be a good fit for you if you...:
... have moderate/severe depression or are self-harming/suicidal.
... are seeking support for addiction or substance use/abuse.
... are experiencing Domestic Violence.

60% of the benefits that you will receive from therapy come from: 
A. The relationship you have with your therapist, 
B. Your belief that the therapist can help you, and 
C. The techniques and models that the therapist uses during sessions. 

To ensure that you get value and benefit from your therapy experience, look for what I call 'The Three Cs of Counselling' and you can't go wrong: 

Choose someone who specialises in your required field (COMPETENCY), who you can connect with (CONNECTION), and who can communicate with you effectively (COMMUNICATION). 

Two out of three 'ain't good enough! You may get a 'good', 'alright', or 'decent' experience with one or two. If you want 'wow', 'exceptional', 'transformative', and 'life changing' you want to go for the trifecta. Look around, and don't be disheartened if it takes a few tries. I promise the patience will be worth it. Once you find your fit, you can have a therapist for life. What do I mean by that? I don't mean someone that you will speak to once a week for the rest of your life, or even once a month; absolutely not! Any good therapist will want to work towards making themselves redundant. There may be periods of consistency where challenges are faced, but ultimately you will be able to wean it down to annual check ins and spontaneous tune ups.