Introducing our new Counsellor
Hi, my name is Sarah, I am a Person-Centred Counsellor based in Central Wigan, currently offering online sessions to adults only.
Why did I want to become a Counsellor?
I have been in situations where people I know have gone through life-changing events and I didn't have a clue what to do, what to say, or how to help. Because of this I found myself not doing much at all, not because I didn't care, but because I was afraid of making them feel worse.
Over time I came to realise that all they needed was a safe space where they could talk if they wanted to, or just sit in silence knowing that someone was there. I remember apologising to one of them that I wasn't doing much to help, because I simply didn't know what to do. I recall her saying that I was doing more than I knew just by being there and offering that emotional support.
This got me to thinking about all the people out there suffering in silence, and for some, it was because they had no-one to turn to, no one they felt they could trust, and maybe they were just afraid of being judged.
Mental Health issues are at an all-time high, and I felt an urge to train and provide a listening ear for anyone who needed one, in the hope of reducing the number of people suffering in silence.
What is Person-centred Counselling?
Person-centred Counselling is a non-directive approach where clients lead the sessions. It helps individuals explore personal issues, develop self-awareness, and achieve personal growth by relying on their own capacity to heal.
It is a highly effective form of therapy that helps with a range of personal, emotional, and relational issues, including:
Anxiety
Depression
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder
Difficulties with communication and boundary setting
Low self-worth and self-esteem
And many more
What can I provide as a Counsellor?
I will provide a safe non-judgemental space, to allow a trusting therapeutic relationship start to build, where you will feel safe to explore your issues. The answers lie within you and I will walk beside you on your journey offering support and a listening ear to help you find those answers. I will apply counselling skills to aid you on your journey and over time you will collect enough tools to become your own therapist.