The genuinely supportive presence of another is invaluable; particularly one who is removed from our everyday life, and can thus listen with a completely attentive and open attitude without bias or judgement. How often have you been listened to, or indeed listened to another in this way – with complete acceptance and without judgement? Sadly, it’s a relatively rare occurrence, but we all remember such times vividly and with a feeling of satisfaction. It feels particularly good to be received in this way; our guard can finally drop and in so doing we learn new things about ourselves. I believe there’s no deeper or more meaningful way to self-understanding and change than this. And the change part – that comes as a consequence of this new self-knowledge. I am not talking of some general theory or esoteric knowledge ‘out there’, but rather genuine awareness of ourselves – of you – your individual self as you are in this moment. We change and grow to the degree to which we can, unflinchingly, look at ourselves in this way. It is my experience (in myself and with my clients) that when we do this, change occurs spontaneously; and it’s always in a life-affirming direction – this is our deepest natural tendency but it needs the right environment to be realised. As your therapist my aim is to facilitate this process by helping to provide such a space.
What clients say:
‘I came in somewhat sceptical, but wow, what a life-changing experience! – thank you so much Chris’ – TV producer, Twickenham
‘Such an eye-opener! I never dreamed there was so much to me – so many different layers. I really appreciate your patient support and, at times challenge’ – Advertising Executive, Richmond
‘I can’t begin to tell you what these sessions have meant to me. I feel I have found myself again, and I’m not ashamed to say – I like me!’ – Artist and mother-of-three, Strawberry Hill
‘We both appreciated that you didn’t take sides, and that you gave us each space to breathe (and vent!). Over the course of the therapy that helped us open up and be more emotionally honest with each other. It hasn’t been pain-free, but it sure has been worth it in the end’ – Couples counselling clients, Twickenham