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 Counselling in Gloucester, Stroud and Cheltenham / Stress Management in GloucestershireWelcome to my website. Perhaps you are having a casual browse or you may be looking for some counselling / stress management in Gloucester, Stroud or Cheltenham. Either way I welcome you and hope I can be of some help.There may be times when something is troubling you, but you are unable to think or work things through on your own. I can provide a professional and safe environment in which you can speak openly and confidentially about whatever is on your mind. I am trained to listen to you in a way that can help you recognise the source of your present difficulties, which may be rooted in the past. This process can offer the possibility of long lasting change. My Approach to Counselling I would like to think that at the heart of my Gloucestershire practice is what Carl Rogers refers to as the ability of the counsellor to treat each individual with "unconditional positive regard". This phrase has helped me appreciate the importance of the uniqueness and individuality of each person and mould my therapeutic approach to each person's individual needs. ONE SIZE does not fit all. My main theoretical framework is psychodynamic and I draw from a number of sources within psychodynamic parameters in my clinical practice. I am also experienced enough to work with people in solution focused therapy over a short period of time when that is more appropriate. Whatever approach I adopt I will endeavor to treat you with gentleness, sensitivity and respect. My approach to Stress Management In recent years it has become more clear that stress is a major contributor to our declining physical and emotional health. It would be unrealistic to believe that in both the workplace and our personal relationships, we can live a totally stress free life. To understand the nature of our stress is becoming more important. In order to manage and reduce our levels of stress we need to work at changing our thinking and behaviour. In my Stress Management Practice I have devised an eight session model to help a person identify and understand the sources of their stress. The visual work sessions can aid in empowering the person to make changes through revised thinking and behaviour, thus reducing their stress level. The positive experience of change can become the building blocks for increased self esteem and self confidence. The result can help restore a sense of internal peace and wellbeing. Session 1 - Introduction and Stress Test Session 2 - Identification of Stress Areas Session 3 - Visual Stress Mapping Session 4 - Understanding the Emotional, Psychological and Physiological aspects of Stress Session 5 - Visual Charting of Emotional, Psychological and Physiological impact of Stress Session6 - Exploration of how stress affects Thinking, Behaviour and a person's quality of life Session 7 - Exploration around Change - Thinking/Behaviour Session 8 -Working at Implementing New Thinking and Behaviour and working towards Sress Reduction Invitation I know very well that it is never easy to ask for help of this kind. You do not have to be alone in all of this. I have worked very closely with people in various capacities over the last 25 years. I am an experienced counsellor and have been established in private practice in Gloucester, Stroud, and Cheltenham for the last nine years. My training and experience allows me to work competently in open-ended and short-term counselling. I am a professional member of The Foundation for Psychotherapy and Counselling (FPC), UKCP Registered (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy), and an Accredited counsellor with BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and follow the BACP code of ethics. I'm here to understand and help, not to judge. Clinical Supervision I also offer Professional Clinical Supervision to Counsellors, Trainee Counsellors and Care Organisations. Location I have three consulting rooms in Gloucestershire: Central Gloucester GL1, Central Stroud GL5, and Central Cheltenham GL53. All locations are very private and 2/3 minutes walk from the centre. Telephone Counselling A specified number of telephone counselling sessions can be arranged for those who, for whatever reason, are unable to travel to one of my consulting rooms. On-Line Counselling Arrangements are under way for the provision of On-Line counselling. Please get in touch if this this way of working appeals to you. Private Counselling Line: 01452 542177 and 07775780524. I have much experience in working with the following issues: Work Related Stress, Anger Management, Bereavement, Relationship Problems including Same Sex Partnerships, Depression, Anxiety, Culture Difference, Minority Groups, Sexual Identity Issues, Spirituality, Anxiety around Retirement and other major Life Changes, Change of Work Direction, and Dependency Issues / Addictions. |
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| email: bill.dillon@blueyonder.co.uk | Ph 01452 542177 |