Jane Todd Psychotherapy

INDIVIDUAL COUNSELLING

The terms psychotherapy, counselling and therapy can be used to describe a similar process. How I differentiate is that counselling has a specific focus on an event or issue that the client wishes to concentrate on in order to resolve that particular problem. These may include:

redundancy

recent bereavement

work issues

stress management

Pyschotherapy, however, is less task focused and the process tends to concentrate more on underlying aspects of personality that arise from deep seated issues from childhood and are preventing the person from living life to the full. These long standing issues do take a longer time to explore, understand and shift into having a different impact on the person. Issues here may include:

chronic low self esteem

repeating patterns of negative behaviour

an inability to make or stay in relationships

addictions

eating disorders

Whether you choose short term counselling or longer term psychotherapy/therapy, the basic approach of Transactional Analysis remains the same. This means that there is an emphasis on the importance of creating a clear contract from the very beginning; this enables both the client and the therapist to have a clear idea on what the client wishes to focus on and for both parties to take equal responsibility in achieving the contracted goals.


COUPLES COUNSELLING

I offer short or long term therapy for couples. Reasons for presenting for couples therapy may include:

persistant arguments/tension

feelings of isolation in the relationship

infidelity

sexual difficulties

coping with separation or divorce

The main focus for couples is usually to focus on assisting couples to communicate positively with each other in order to deal with the problems they are facing. I offer a safe environment in which couples are supported as they explore ways in which they can vocalise the things they feel need to be said and learning to listen to each other in a constructive way; these communication skills being important for the stengthening of relationships. Couples are also encouraged to explore the dynamics between them in order to strengthen and mediate conciliation.


EAP (EMPLOYER ASSISTED PROGRAMME) SERVICES

I belong to several employee support agencies and have experience in working with the many issues that arise in the work place, whether they are personal or professional.

Please contact me to discuss your personal requirements


COACHING

The option of coaching is also available, again please contact me to talk about your specific issues.