Counselling in Bristol with Ambrose Gillham BA, MBACP (Accred.)
Counselling in Bristol with Ambrose Gillham BA, MBACP (Accred.)
Call me on 07867527688
Anxiety? Depression? Can counselling help? What is counselling and how does it work?
When you come for help you may be feeling lonely, confused or experiencing stress, inability to relax, insomnia, anxiety, loss of confidence or despair. You may even be having thoughts of ending your life. This is when counselling can really help. For counselling to work well you want to feel comfortable and safe with your therapist. My aim is to help you feel at ease and safe while we discuss your concerns . We can then talk through what you want from your counselling.
The first session is a chance for me to explain how I work and to answer any questions you may have. If you find the first session helpful we can, if you wish, arrange further sessions. I would usually recommend we meet on a weekly basis, at least for the first month. Sometimes one or two sessions is all you will need. For other clients, longer is helpful or even necessary. My sessions are led by you, the client. I bring my counselling skills and experience. This is your chance to gain confidence, rediscover peace of mind, take back control, reduce your suffering and work towards feeling happier and healthier and more hopeful.
Whatever the anxieties or problems you are dealing with, we can look at them together. This on its own can bring great relief very quickly. Then you can find a new and more balanced perspective and begin to plan for the future. Acceptance is one of the keys.
Counselling works by giving you a safe, confidential space to share your worries with a trained listener who can support you as you make sense of what is happening to you and find a way to move forward.
Sometimes we feel guilt about things we have said or done in the past. It is really helpful to share these thoughts in strict confidence. Nothing you tell me will shock me or cause me to think less of you.
Some common issues which cause anxiety and depression and undermine confidence include;
constant or acute anxiety
constant worry
troubling thoughts
worry
depression
panic and panic disorder
chronic stress
worries about appearance or body-image
bereavement, grief and loss
suicidal thoughts and feelings
physical and psychological abuse
anxiety about relationships
social anxiety
divorce with its stress and sadness
domestic violence
physical and sexual abuse
sadness about childhood events
work related stress
studying, the stress of being a student
academic stress and anxiety
bullying and its effect on confidence
fears and phobias
insomnia and other sleep problems
anxiety about medical issues
anger management
psychosomatic illness
weight problems
smoking addiction
low self esteem
loss of confidence
mental stress or suffering of any kind
struggling with life,
feeling overwhelmed
Whatever is on your mind I can work on it with you. I am confident that therapy will bring you relief.