BACP Senior Accredited Counsellor in Winchester

Pauline A Hughes MBACP (Snr. Accred)

I offer support and help in the following areas:

 

Relationships

   

We are all individuals.  Sometimes we find it hard to communicate and feel we must take care of others whilst neglecting our own needs.   We expect others to understand us whilst not expressing what it is we are feeling.  It can be difficult to be vulnerable and to accept the vulnerability of others.  Counselling can help you to learn to express yourself with less anxiety.

 

I can’t thank you enough and feel very fortunate to have had you as my counsellor.

 

Transitions

 

Sometimes we have the feeling that something is missing.  We are not sure what, but are aware of a feeling of emptiness.  Exploring this feeling in counselling can be  helpful.  Change and loss can be scary but it can also be an opportunity for growth, development and exciting possibilities.

 

Thank you very much for your support, acceptance and being with me on my journey.

 

Anxiety and Stress

 

Anxiety and stress usually indicate something needs to change, but we are not sure what.  Once we are able to recognise this, we can move forward, in our own way..  Nothing needs to be forced, slowly, with support the road will become easier.

 

I couldn’t have managed it without you, so many thanks.

 

Sexual, Physical and Emotional Abuse

 

Abuse is usually to do with power.  The abuser will often control the abused by demanding secrecy.  There is a feeling of guilt and shame and a feeling that no one will understand. You will be free to discuss anything with me.  However, I will not ask you to discuss any aspect of your life until you feel ready to do so.

 

I just wanted to say thank you for your kindness and patience.

 

Bereavement and Loss

 

Bereavement is a natural process,  the pain of grief is the price we pay for love.  Most of us will love and most of us will grieve.  Mourning is something we need to do in order to adapt to the changes which occur when we lose something precious.  Having a compassionate , caring witness to our grief, can help this process.

 

Thank you for your help and support.  I really found it helped considerably.

 

Personal Development

 

As adults we may feel that we are fully grown and developed.  In counselling we become aware of our strengths as well as our fragility.  We may be surprised to discover that we are more able than we ever imagined.  Intellectualism is only one aspect of personality, we all have gifts to offer.

 

Thank you for all your support.  I don’t know what I would have done without you!

 

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Any questions?

I appreciate that prior to booking an appointment you may simply want to chat. If this is the case you can book a free counselling consultation, so that we can make an informed decision to whether Counselling is right for you. Call me confidentially for any questions or to make an appointment.

Your call maybe answered by a member of Redwood Health Therapies, you can be assured that everything you may talk about will remain in strict confidence and you will be professionally assisted with your counselling enquiry. If you prefer to speak directly with myself, then please ask and a telephone call will be arranged. T: 0845 47 57 032.

Tel: 0845 47 57 032 or email counselling@redwoodhealth.co.uk