The raw emotion I have encountered from athletes who had just lost or failed to reach their goal was immense. In counselling, I encounter many people whose lives are troubled whether through addiction or other forms of self-harm and their emotional pain is clear to see. Approaches such as CBT empower individuals to rationalise and seek evidence regarding their current situation rather then deal with irrational beliefs driven perhaps driven by emotional turmoil they perceive surrounds them.

Why Thinkstrong?

Dealing with thoughts, behaviours, emotions and physical feelings CBT can provide a clearer picture and a route forward. A short number of sessions with goals agreed by the client and myself focusing on a immediate problem can be a very successful way of dealing with issues of anxiety or low self-esteem. CBT is recommended by NICE (National Institute of Health and Clinical Excellence) for a number of conditions which include addiction, depression, obsessive compulsive disorder chronic fatigue, behavioural difficulties and anxiety disorders in children, chronic pain, sleep difficulties and anger management

With CBT in particular, I believe that there is a great opportunity to reframe to a more positive experience where the client and counsellor engage towards agreed solutions and timeframes. The latest statistics show that only around 20% of men seek counselling, the common reason often given as “do not have the time”. In this frantic world where time management and life / work balance may be one of the key issues, Skype or Face Time can be the solution providing counselling when and where you are available. The BACP list the advantages as convenience, cost-effectiveness and particularly for those who find the idea of sitting in a clinic as daunting.

If you are interested, or even just thinking about how counselling may help you, do not hesitate to contact me – I will be more than willing to discuss your requirements.