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be the first time they will have en- countered respect and acceptance. It is important to note that therapy
is not about providing you with the answers; counsellors support you to reach an insight and understanding of your issues enabling you to develop the tools required to resolve those issues yourself. People see a counsellor for all
reasons, at all times, not just when in crisis. When our everyday lives cause stress, or we are struggling to cope, it should be perfectly normal to seek help whenever we need it. Prevention is always better than cure so taking care of our mental wellbeing is as important as looking after our physical health – and the one is frequently determined by the other. Georgina has worked with adults
and young people (16+) with a wide range of issues such as anxiety and relationship problems; young mothers and those caring for others through Dart- mouth Children’s Centre and Kingsbridge Community College, as well as volunteering for Mind in Plymouth and Counselling 4 Carers. Some of the areas she has worked in include
depression; eating disorders; addiction and the effect on family members of addicts; domestic violence and abuse; bereavement, loss and grief; relationship problems and many more. This can be triggered by a single incident or long term behaviour patterns but the time to seek help is long before someone reaches rock bottom. “Counselling is not a last resort; it is a tool for personal development and growth and I believe everyone deserves that investment.” A member of the British Association of Counselling
and Psychotherapy (BACP) and National Counselling Society (NCS), Georgina undertook her training at Heartwood in Dartington. She has completed her Level 5 Diploma and Level 5 in Psychotherapeutic Counselling and holds a Batchelor of Law (LLB) degree from Nottingham Trent University. “It is vitally important that when seeking a counsellor, you do check their accreditations to ensure they operate within an ethical framework. Regrettably, there are unregulated ‘practitioners’ who may not conform to the high standards that need to be upheld.” And the burning question, particularly for those
who have never experienced therapy before... “What is being ‘in therapy’ like?” Sometimes, it can feel tough because it does require
commitment but there will come a point when you recognise those repeated patterns and challenges
“Counselling is not a last resort; it is a tool for personal
development and growth and I believe
everyone deserves that investment.”
more clearly; with your sense of in- creased awareness of the problem or situations which caused you pain or tripped you up, you can choose not to go back to the way things were before you began counselling or therapy. It’s a process that deepens with time allowing you to become more confident in being you. Counselling is often seen as a per- sonal journey requiring time and commitment and regular weekly sessions maximise that process. “It is a big step for someone to
ask for support, many feel nervous in their first session as they don’t know what to expect. The aim of counselling and psychotherapy is not to change ourselves, but how we relate to the world, our experi- ences and people.” If you, or someone you care
about, feel Georgina may be able
to help, contact her on 07726 568 159. If she is not available, please leave a message and Georgina will return your call. Or email: contact@empathicatherapy.
co.uk and she will be happy to help with any initial questions or concerns you have about the process.
empathica
Counselling and psychotherapy
www.empathicatherapy.co.uk Tel.07726 568 159
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