Person-Centred Therapy
Person-Centred Therapy is a compassionate and non-directive therapeutic approach that places you at the centre of the healing process. Developed by Carl Rogers, this therapy focuses on creating a safe, supportive, and non-judgemental space where you can explore your emotions and experiences freely. At Restorative Counselling, I use Person-Centred Therapy to help you reconnect with your inner strength and find your own path to healing.
What is Person-Centred Therapy?
Person-Centred Therapy (also known as Client-Centred Therapy) is rooted in the belief that every individual has the innate ability to grow and heal when provided with the right environment. The therapist’s role is to offer empathy, unconditional positive regard, and genuineness, allowing you to discover your own solutions. This approach is particularly beneficial for individuals dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma, or those seeking personal growth.
By focusing on self-discovery and self-acceptance, Person-Centred Therapy empowers you to understand your emotions and make decisions that align with your authentic self.
For more about Carl Rogers and his contributions to psychology, visit The British Psychological Society.
How Person-Centred Therapy Works
In Person-Centred Therapy, the therapeutic relationship is at the heart of the process. As your therapist, I provide a safe, empathetic environment where you feel heard and valued. Our sessions are non-directive, meaning you are in control of the topics we explore, allowing you to lead the conversation at your own pace.
The key principles of Person-Centred Therapy include:
- Empathy: I aim to deeply understand your feelings and experiences from your perspective.
- Unconditional Positive Regard: You are accepted without judgement, fostering an environment where you feel safe and supported.
- Congruence: I am genuine and transparent in our sessions, building a foundation of trust and openness.
Benefits of Person-Centred Therapy
Person-Centred Therapy is known for its ability to help individuals improve self-esteem, reduce anxiety, and achieve greater emotional resilience. By focusing on your strengths and supporting you in your journey of self-discovery, this therapy empowers you to make meaningful, lasting changes in your life.
Whether you are navigating personal challenges, seeking greater self-awareness, or working through emotional struggles, Person-Centred Therapy provides the supportive framework needed for healing and growth.
Why Choose Restorative Counselling for Person-Centred Therapy?
At Restorative Counselling, I offer Person-Centred Therapy with a compassionate and empathetic approach, helping you take control of your emotional well-being. I am here to support you as you navigate your feelings, find balance, and discover a path to personal growth.
If you’re ready to begin your journey with Person-Centred Therapy, contact me today to schedule a consultation and learn how this approach can help you. Together, we can work towards restoring balance and emotional well-being in your life.
FAQs
Counselling works best when you recognise that you’re struggling and can no longer continue as you are, and you want to make changes in your life but don’t know how. Sometimes, it may feel almost impossible to know what these changes should be. Often, the insights that arise are created during sessions through deep discussions and are developed between sessions.
Counselling can be challenging, as it may bring old memories, feelings, and past hurts to the surface. However, sharing these thoughts and feelings will give you a clearer understanding of why they still cause you pain, an ability to reduce that pain, and even help you find healing from those experiences.
I offer a Humanistic Integrative approach in a person-centred way. This means that we focus on you as an individual, working with your agenda, allowing you to explore those difficult memories and feelings. I use a combination of approaches to suit your individual needs because I believe one size does not fit all. We are all unique.
This is entirely up to you and something we can discuss during our initial consultation. Sometimes, starting with six sessions can be beneficial, and during these sessions, we can review whether you would like to continue or terminate them. Short-term counselling can be helpful during an immediate crisis to support you through it.
Long-term counselling allows for a deeper exploration of your problems, helping you understand how they affect you and where they stem from. We can start with weekly sessions and later move to fortnightly or every three weeks, depending on the situation and what would benefit you. Remember, this is your decision. At the end, we can have a final review and look at ways to help you move forward in your life, making the transition as safe and comfortable as possible.
Often, you will know when your counselling is nearing its end. You will feel more confident and at peace within yourself, and the memories will not cause you as much pain. You will be able to reflect on them in a way that no longer distresses you. We will discuss how you would like to conclude the counselling process.
We can have a final review a few weeks after counselling ends to see how you have been coping and how you’ve incorporated these changes into your daily life.
I currently charge £50 per session. I also offer concessions for those in need and will try to match your income, as I understand that affording regular counselling can be challenging.
For students studying for their Diploma or another qualification who need hours towards their personal counselling, I also offer a concession if needed.
Your first appointment may seem daunting, but it’s an opportunity for us to meet and get to know each other. We can then discuss how we can best work together and how I may be able to help you.
I also offer a free 20-minute phone call to briefly discuss the therapy and how we can begin.
