This is an excellent video from the British Acupuncture Council with someone describing their experience of Acupuncture during IVF.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xZ_Dlte4kt0
Saturday 3 November 2012
Sunday 19 August 2012
Frequently Asked Questions about Counselling
Person Centred Counselling
Person Centred Counselling is one of the
most well-known and popular types of Counselling. Developed by Carl Rogers in
the 1940’s 1950’s, there is an emphasis on the relationship between the client
and counsellor. The client remains the centre of this relationship and is in
charge of what happens in each session.
This is a very effective way for the client to talk about what is
important to them and to determine the right way forward for him or herself.
The aim is for the client to realize their potential and to trust and
understand their own inner voice about what is right for them and how they
would like their lives to be.
How does Person-Centred Counselling work?
As a Person-Centred Counsellor, I hope to
create and offer an environment that is non-judgmental, honest, open and safe
for people to discuss whatever their issues are. It is very important that the
client feels secure, that it is a confidential environment and that they are
able to bring what ever they want to the session and will feel that they are
being respected and accepted.
Who is Person Centred Counselling suitable
for?
I am tempted to say everyone. I think it is suitable for a wide range of
clients and a wide range of issues. The spirit of Person Centred Counselling is
to build trust and a helpful and supportive relationship, which offers the
freedom to express emotions and talk about difficult issues with no pressure or
judgment. There is no ‘technique’ other than providing an open and honest space
to talk. I hope that Counselling is seen as something that is for everyone.
There are often points in our life when talking to someone professionally might
be helpful. It can be a very empowering experience and a proactive choice for
people.
What issues / problems are suited to
person-centred counselling?
A wide range of issues; anxiety, stress,
depression, grief, relationship issues, transitions in life, addictions, anger
issues, career decisions, fertility. However I don’t know that you always need
a specific issue. It could just be that you don’t feel life is quite how you
want it to be and that there may be reasons that are worth looking at as a way
to find solutions.
How many sessions will I have?
That is entirely up to you. There is no
fixed amount. We might agree an initial number, say six, when you first come
and then we can review this after these are completed or at any point.
Sometimes knowing that you have an amount of sessions can help provide the
space for you to explore, what you have come to resolve, without pressure.
Sometimes people might find that there are further issues to look at or
sometimes they may feel that for the time being they have got what they wanted
from the sessions they have had.
How do I find out more information or book
an initial session?
For further information or to book an
initial session, you can contact Francesca directly and confidentially on francesca.therapies@gmail or 0141
423 4136
My thoughts on being a Counsellor - part 1
I trained as a Person Centred Counsellor at
Strathclyde University. My aim for my work as a Counsellor is to make Counselling
as approachable as possible for everyone. I really do believe that Counselling
is simply a place to talk and to be listened to by someone who has total regard
for what you are saying and feeling.
I think it can be a very profound
experience. It is also a very alive and interesting experience, to be finding
out and exploring your own emotional landscape. It is an opportunity for you to
think about yourself and how your life is and how you would like it to be. I
think it is very true that people ultimately have the answers themselves. My
role is to be alongside people in that process. Counselling should also provide
a very safe environment. As a client, it is important that you come to things at
your own pace and in a way that suits you. There is never an intention to push anyone
into feelings or bring up things that they are not ready to experience. It is
not a process that can be forced or rushed, it can take time to work back
through experiences and to find the route of a feeling or a self-belief that we
wish to change. And I hope that what I offer is the space and professionalism
to facilitate that.
Acupressure: Spleen 3 - A point to massage during late summer
Acupressure Point for Late Summer.
Picture from: Acupuncture.com
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