|
East Neuk Counselling offers person-centred counselling conducted in a non-judgemental and positive manner.
SERVICES
Hi, my name is Anji Gold. I am 54 years old. I have three daughters, and three cats. I am a qualified person-centred counsellor with a wealth of experience, having obtained my psychology diploma and my certificate in counselling skills in 1994. I then worked as a volunteer on a counselling helpline; for an HIV/AIDS charity; as a guidance coach for young parents; as a private counsellor; and eventually as a facilitator and supervisor to other counsellors. I am experienced in helping people to deal with a variety of trauma, especially those resulting from childhood abuse and PTSD; coping with loss and illness, including terminal illness; issues around bullying; and the very common, but often debilitating illnesses caused by chronic pain, such as stress, depression and anxiety. I recently completed my undergraduate science degree in Glasgow and have since moved to the beautiful East Neuk of Fife, where I am setting up a new person-centred counselling practise to serve the people of Fife. All issues are dealt with warmly, at the client's pace, and always in strictest confidence.
Why Person-Centred Counselling?
Person-centred counselling is conducted in a non-judgemental and positive manner. During our lives, we are often subjected to negative influences that can lead us to develop low self esteem, and which may cause us to experience many other issues that negatively affect our daily lives and our mental health. A person-centred counsellor offers companionship and acts as a positive mirror to the client, assisting them to find their way out of the maze of problems in which we can become lost and overwhelmed. The person-centred model is the gentlest of the counselling methods available, yet it has the potential to completely unlock the self, enabling the client to become fully self-actualized and fulfilled. At first, the lack of expression of either disapproval or approval from the person-centred counsellor can be difficult for a new client to accept, but if the process is allowed to continue, the benefits of this approach, allowing as it does for the client to discover that they can exist and indeed thrive without needing to conform or to look for permission from others, are soon felt, the unconditional positive regard of the counsellor for their client is appreciated, and the path toward self-actualization begins.
About Person-Centred Counselling
Person-centred counselling originated with Dr Carl Rogers in the 1950s, its goal to help the client to achieve self actualization
Carl Rogers believed that every person is able to find their own path to achieve self actualisation. Unfortunately, the demands of society, traumatic events, and even the need to conform to what are considered to be societal norms, can interfere with our self view, distorting it and making us feel that we have to behave in a certain way in order to be loved, or even accepted.
The person-centred counsellor attempts to accompany the client on their journey and help them to achieve their full potential. They do this by providing a safe space in which the client can explore their feelings, a listening ear, and by acting as a mirror to reflect back the client's true self, rather than the distorted version of ourselves that may have been reflected by abusive persons in our lives.
Person-centred counselling is completely confidential and non-judgemental and is carried out in a warm, empathetic manner, at a pace with which the client is comfortable.
The following may be of help:
Client confidentiality is paramount, and nothing will be discussed outside the counselling room without the client's permission, even with parents- Counselling is open to all, regardless of race, sexual orientation, gender, age, religion or any other criteria
- The counselling room will always be a safe space in which to discuss any subject
- Individual sessions are usually 50 minutes long
- Couple sessions are usually 90 minutes long
- First sessions will usually be longer
How it works:
There is a short form to complete at the first session, covering basic personal details, medications, a brief history of the problem and any previous work undertaken.
At the beginning of the first session we will discuss issues such as confidentiality, contact details etc, and the client can ask any general questions.
The session will then continue according to the needs of the client(s). The client can set both the agenda and the pace. However, the counsellor is not a mere spectator, and will reflect back the client's inner emotions, help them to overcome issues standing in the way of their mental well-being, and challenge them to grow.
At the end of session one, we will decide whether we can work together and make an appointment for a second session if appropriate. Any reductions can be discussed at this time.
Further sessions will be much less structured, providing a chance for the client to bring anything they need to talk about. Each session will be guided by the needs of the client.
Person-centred counselling is a journey along a winding path that gradually reveals the true self.
As such, it is the ultimate voyage of discovery.
Get in touch with me today
QUALIFICATION DETAILS
Cerificate in Counselling Skills CSCT (AEB) 1994
Diploma in Psychology (Rusland) 1994
Currently studying for a Diploma in Clinical and Pastoral Counselling Skills (Institute of Counselling / Glasgow Caledonian)
Service Categories
Children’s Health, Counselling, Life Coaching, Mens Health, Womens Health
|
|
 |
