My Approach
Anyone who would be better off gaining more self-confidence, a stronger sense of identity, and the ability to build healthy interpersonal relationships and to trust his or her own decisions could benefit from person-centred therapy.
This approach, alone or in combination with other types of therapy, can also be helpful for those who suffer from grief, depression, anxiety, stress, abuse, or other mental health conditions.
What to Expect
Person-centred therapy is talk therapy wherein the client does most of the talking. I will not judge or try to interpret what you say, but I may restate your words in an attempt to fully understand your thoughts and feelings.
When you hear your own words repeated back to you, you may then wish to self-edit and clarify your meaning. This may happen several times until you decide that you have expressed exactly what you are thinking and how you feel. There may be moments of silence to allow your thoughts to sink in.
This client-focused process facilitates your self-discovery, self-acceptance, and provides a means toward healing and positive growth.
"The person-centred counsellor is not an expert; rather the client is seen as an expert on themselves and the person-centred counsellor encourages the client to explore and understand themselves and their troubles".