Counseling
Counselling and Life Direction
While the fear of stigma associated with counselling is not as ubiquitous as previously thought, ‘perceived stigma’ is still one of the most common barriers to seeking counselling. Often thought of, (especially among those who have never ‘needed’ counselling), as a service for the weak or mentally ill, and as a consequence is often shunned by those who could benefit..
Counselling is not about advice giving, but is an interactive, interpersonal relationship that enables the client to explore their own feelings, thoughts and what they can do to change and develop their life. Every human being is a unique individual with their own personal and unique characteristics. Everyone has a different perspective of the world and a myriad of ways of dealing with it.
The service is client led and in this case, person centred. Only you really know what you want from your life. The mission of the counsellor is to empower the client into discovering what negative and counterproductive issues are unbalancing their existence and then encouraging the client to gently apply their own discovered strengths and so determining their own life path.
About Lynn
I am a mother, divorcee, wife, partner and teacher. I have been a bereaved parent, survived an abusive childhood, a violent marriage and worked my way through the effects of a brutal attack when I was a teenager. I believe that even the worse of experiences can in time be turned into a positive outlook for the future.
I have qualifications in nursing, law, engineering as well as being a freelance writer and researcher. I also on occasion, tutor script and creative writing.
I am a member of the BACP (www. BACP.co.uk) and aim to abide by their standards and codes of ethics set out for counsellors and psychotherapists to adhere to. I hold a BACP recognised Diploma in Counselling, along with various recognised certificates in counselling techniques, anger management techniques, mental health issues, mediation, and abuse issues.
My subjects include:
Bereavement, Stress, Anger Management, Careers advice, Divorce, Self esteem issues, Relationships, Mediation and Self confidence issues
If I feel I cannot work with you for your benefit I will point you in the direction of someone who might be able to.
My Mission Statement
I promise to:
Have good will towards you, and be optimistic about your experiences and hopeful about your dreams.
Treat you with unconditional personal regard and be non judgmental about you, your deeds or your lifestyle, because I am not you.
Be empathetic and compassionate towards you.
Actively “listen” to you and learn from your experiences and deeds so that in turn others may benefit from that knowledge.
Turn my mistakes into learning experiences, and deal appropriately with those mistakes I cannot change.
Continue with my own personal development.
Demonstrate patience
Contact mellands@aol.com
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